Jewelry Techniques for Nature Finds - Jen Anfinson

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$540
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2018
End Date
April 2018
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Lincoln
Lincoln
Project Overview

Jewelry designer Jen Anfinson gives a presentation on how to wire wrap objects such as rocks, agates, driftwood and other pieces of nature and turn them into beautiful pieces of jewelry. Participants are encouraged to bring their own nature finds however the artist also has pieces on hand for them to use.

Project Details

11 participated

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2015 Chapter 2--S.F. No. 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$540
Other Funds Leveraged
$75
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Participants will learn the technique of wire wrapping and what materials to use including wire and natural items. They will gain a greater understanding of the various techniques and methods that artists employ in jewelry design. In addition they will see the library as a place in their community that promotes learning, exchanging of ideas and community engagement. Anecdotal responses will be collected.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Participants learned hands on in the session how to wrap rocks, sea glass and other natural items into wearable pieces of jewelry. The artist demonstrated how the finished pieces could be attached to a necklace or bracelet. There were several people new to a library program at the workshop and they along with the regular patrons, saw the library as a place to learn new skills and exchange ideas.

Source of Additional Funds

Ivanhoe Community Center (Venue)

Project Manager
First Name
Jim
Last Name
Trojanowski
Organization Name
Plum Creek Library System
Street Address
290 S. Lake Street, P.O. Box 697
City
Worthington
State
MN
Zip Code
56187
Phone
507-376-5803
Email
jtrojanowski@plumcreeklibrary.net
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200