Class Instructor: Jenn Parnell Kirkpatrick
Jenn Parnell Kirkpatrick graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) in 1999 with her BFA in Jewelry and Metalsmithing. In 2010 she received her MFA in Studio Art (Metals and Jewelry concentration) from Towson University. She founded Jenn Parnell Designs in 2000. Her work has been shown in national and international galleries, art shows and exhibition throughout the US, and published in several books. Jenn has been teaching all levels of jewelry classes since 2004 at the Baltimore Jewelry Center, MICA, and the Corcoran College of Art. Jenn joined the team at SIlvera Jewelry School in 2019, becoming a co-owner in 2021.
Jenn creates pieces based on organic and biological patterning and forms. By using a variety of techniques, she creates sculptural, colorful, and intricate pieces that are interesting both worn and off the body. Intrigued by the fluidity of the metal when hammers are applied, she enjoys stretching and reshaping the metal into her vision. Her jewelry is expressive and unique, at the same time very contemporary and retaining the wearability inherent in the definition of jewelry. Each piece involves exploration to make, and she hopes that those who wear it experience that same joy and discovery each time they put the work on.
Classes Taught By Jenn Parnell Kirkpatrick:
Bail Me OutTue. Mar 25, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Apr 1, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Apr 8, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Apr 15, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Electrolytic Etching- Etching without Acid
Tue. Jan 21, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Jan 28, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Enameling: Plique-a-jour
Tue. Feb 11, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Feb 18, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Feb 25, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Mar 4, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Mar 11, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Mar 18, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Fancy Cut Stone Setting
Fri. Jan 31, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sat. Feb 1, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sun. Feb 2, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Intro to Soldering with Enamels
Mon. Jan 27, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Introduction to Platinum
Wed. Jan 22, 2PM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Jan 29, 2PM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Jewelry 1 - Basics
Wed. Jan 8, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Jan 15, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Jan 22, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Jan 29, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sat. Feb 8, 10AM - 6PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sun. Feb 9, 10AM - 6PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sat. Mar 15, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sun. Mar 16, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Thu. Apr 10, 6PM - 9:30PM PT (Pacific Time)
Thu. Apr 17, 6PM - 9:30PM PT (Pacific Time)
Thu. Apr 24, 6PM - 9:30PM PT (Pacific Time)
Thu. May 1, 6PM - 9:30PM PT (Pacific Time)
Jewelry 2 - Chain and Prong Setting
Wed. Feb 12, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Feb 19, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Feb 26, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Mar 5, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Jewelry 3 - Bezels, Borders and Overlay
Wed. Mar 12, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Mar 19, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Mar 26, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Apr 2, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Apr 9, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Apr 16, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
JewelryTalk: Historical Jewelry, Ancient through Modern
Sun. Apr 27, 12PM - 1:30PM PT (Pacific Time)
Make Your Mark: Custom Bookmarks
Fri. Feb 7, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Piercework Mastery
Tue. Jan 7, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Jan 14, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Jan 21, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Jan 28, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Stone Setting: Bead Setting
Tue. Feb 11, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Feb 18, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Feb 25, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Mar 4, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)