Master Class with Marian Hosking A Search for Motif

[jewellery & small objects at qca]

Master Class

 

A search for motif  with    Marian Hosking

 

Key elements of Marian Hosking’s work are her sensitive interpretations of natural forms and her highly effective use of repetitive saw piercing; her works are both contemplative and poetic. In 2007 Marian’s contribution to Australian culture was recognized when she was acknowledged as a Master of Australian Craft, an Australian Living Treasure by Object through the publication of a book by Claudia Terstappen & Kit Wise and a national touring solo exhibition of her work. 

Visit http://www.marianhosking.com.au/main.htm

 

Jewellery carries power, desire folly and longing, in varying degrees. As Liesbeth Den Besten has stated ‘..a jewel is not only an ornament, a decoration – it prefers to be more. Like ethnological tattooing and scarification, jewellery is also a symbol: a sign that can communicate messages about social circumstances and identity.’[i]

[1] Liesbeth den Besten , JMGA conference On Location,making stories: siting, citing, sighting, JMGA NSW Inc., Sydney, 2006

 

Course Outline:

Marian will lead a two day intensive class, questioning the impact of signifiers in the development of jewellery motifs, the workshop discussion will include:

• Selecting motifs from a personal, an historic or cultural perspective.
• Collecting and framing as a method of reinforcing an idea,
• Identifying and transmitting ideas from the personal to the public.

 

Exploration and translation are features of the workshop.

 

Designed For: Jewellers and makers of small objects.

Course Content:

·      Marian Hosking will explain and share some of the techniques she employs and has developed during nearly 40 years as a jeweller.

·      Identity and motif will be the trigger for developing jewellery prototypes.

·      Participants will be invited to identify imagery that is relevant to their own practice and create impressions through low relief in variety of materials.

·      Using readily available materials including, plasticine, silicons, cool ice and wax to make prototypes.

 

Course Outcome:

On completion of the course participants will have an understanding of Marian’s technical, conceptual and design processes, and will have made some exploratory jewellery prototypes.

Prerequisites: An interest in jewellery and small scale work.

Materials:    

Participants will be given a list of suggested materials and tools to bring.  A range of precious and non precious metals suitable for samples will be available for sale at market prices during the master class. 

Enrolment Details:
The course is limited to 16 participants, 5 of these places are reserved for QCA students.

Fees (inc GST):QCA STUDENT $215.00 JMGQ MEMBER $275.00  NonQCA/JMGQ $300.00

Date: Tuesday 3 & Wednesday 4 July 2012 (two days)
Time: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm (includes 1 x 15 minute break and 1 x 45 minute lunch break)
Venue: The Jewellery & Small Objects Department
Queensland College of Art Griffith University, 226 Grey Street, South Bank Brisbane.

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