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Summer Academy Offers Jewelry Making and Metalsmithing

The ConVal Summer Academy offers a unique course this year — Jewelry Making and Metalsmithing. With the help of art teacher Karry Mitschmyer, who demonstrates different techniques, students create rings, pendants, earrings, and more.

A sketchbook practice is utilized to plan and modify work as the class progresses. Functional design is the foundation for this class and students develop their ideas using mixed materials, from metal and glass to fiber and paper.  Beginners are welcome and no experience is

The course fulfills the 1/2 credit NH and ConVal requirement for Art.