REGISTRATION BEGINS: February 8, 2023 at 12:00 PM

One of seven courses available for the May 11 – 14, 2023 MCA Weekend Workshop @ Haystack

COLD CONNECTIONS AND THE POWER OF FOUND OBJECTS-CURRENTLY FULL/ Waitlist only

Instructor: Tim McCreight 
Haystack Studio: Metals
Enrollment Limit: 13
Materials Fees: $10
Level: All levels are welcome!

Class Description:

This energetic workshop celebrates jewelry’s unique ability to lend power to everyday objects and techniques that make this not only possible but pretty easy. We start with the stones, bottle caps, and shells that we all collect (you know that you do), and invent ways to incorporate them into pendants, brooches, and necklaces. Along the way, we might discover a new understanding of design and intent. The workshop will offer instruction in making rivets, tabs, staples, and other ingenious ways of capturing materials that might otherwise escape our notice. Open to anyone with an open mind and a willingness to learn; experienced jewelers are invited but traditional skills are not required. Materials will include copper, brass, silver, wood and, you know, found objects.

Materials:

The instructor will provide all essential materials for each student that will be covered by the $10 studio materials fee. Students are asked to collect and bring their own found objects to include in their projects.

Examples of objects to bring:

  • stones
  • bottle caps
  • shells
  • pieces of wood
  • plastics
  • rubber
  • enameling samples from other workshops
  • momentos or any item found along the way in your travels

About the Instructor-

TIM MCCREIGHTPerhaps most widely known as a leader in craft publishing, McCreight has produced over twenty highly respected texts dedicated to the technique and design of metalsmithing and jewelry making. His works are known for their comprehensibility and clarity, including The Complete Metalsmith, known as a staple text in most metals education programs. The text is widely revered by developing students and accomplished craft artists alike. His publishing company Brynmorgen Press, founded in 1985, produces texts on a wide variety of craft media, written by renowned makers within the field.  Additionally, McCreight has created several videos dedicated to teaching techniques and has developed apps for mobile devices to connect with the modern maker.

Dedicated to furthering the education of younger generations of metalsmiths and designers, McCreight has taught full-time for over 25 years at institutions including Maine College of Art & Design. He has taught hundreds of workshops throughout the United States, as well as internationally, including Canada, Japan, Mexico, and the United Kingdom.

McCreight has served on several leading boards of directors including Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, the American Craft Council, and our own Maine Crafts Association. He has also served as the presiding member of the board of the Society of North American Goldsmiths.

Tim was awarded the MCA’s 2021 Maine Craft Artist Award.