Unnatural Naturally Workshop with Lauren Simeoni and Melinda Young

Unnatural Naturally Workshop

Saturday 5 Feb | 10am - 5pm | Metal Design Studio | Cost: $85

A one day workshop with Lauren Simeoni and Melinda Young exploring materials & deconstructing the found object.

Contemporary jewellers Lauren Simeoni and Melinda Young work with found materials alongside traditional techniques in their work – they have a keen interest in both the subversion of the natural and the role the deconstruction/reconstruction of the found object plays in the development of concept, visual language and narrative.

Simeoni and Young are working on a collaborative exhibition project Unnatural, Naturallywhich has been shown in Sydney and Melbourne as well as Auckland and Wellington, New Zealand. Unnatural, Naturallywill be shown in JamFactory Gallery 2 from 5 February – 20 March 2011.

Both artists are specifically working with artificial plant foliage as a shared material and using a shared sketchbook, which is posted back and forth between their hometowns of Sydney and Adelaide as a means of developing both their concepts and technique.

To coincide with the exhibition Unnatural Naturally, they are presenting a jewellery workshop focusing on the theme: Unnatural Jewellery. Participants will be encouraged to experiment with and deconstruct a variety of found materials whilst developing and working to a theme.

Workshop Aims

> Conceptual development – pushing boundaries of traditional jewellery techniques, experimentation with reference to the notion of the ‘unnatural’.

> The development of new ideas and approaches to making and materials.

> Experiment with jewellery making using found objects.

> Idea sharing and collaboration.

Workshop Outcomes

> Experiencing and developing new approaches to working with experimental materials.

> Consideration and development of a conceptual approach to the chosen materials to guide the making process.

> The development of a small collection of experimental (and some finished) pieces of jewellery using deconstructed found materials and new techniques.

Participants should have some basic jewellery or making experience in other media and will need to bring a small selection of materials and consumables along with a sketchbook and drawing implements. Basic jewellery hand tools will be provided. Participants are required to wear closed leather shoes and bring appropriate OHS including safety glasses and dust mask if possible. Participants are also encouraged to gather a collection of found materials prior to the workshop and bring a selection of these found objects to a shared table.

Fees

The price for this workshop will be $85 per person. This fee includes morning tea and a catered lunch. Workshop cancella­tions will not be refunded. Registrations close 1 February 2011.

For Bookings phone (08)8410 0727 or email contact@jamfactory.com.au