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:

American Modernist Jewelry
Sat. Jul 12, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sun. Jul 13, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)

Bail Me Out
Tue. 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)

Custom and Commission Work
Sat. Apr 5, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sun. Apr 6, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sat. Apr 12, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)

Drawing for Jewelry Design 101
Mon. Mar 3, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Mon. Mar 10, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)

Enameling: Plique-a-jour
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)

Graphite on Enamel
Tue. Apr 8, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Apr 15, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Apr 22, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Apr 29, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)

Growing Your Voice
Wed. Jun 4, 2PM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Jun 11, 2PM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Jun 18, 2PM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Jun 25, 2PM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Jul 2, 2PM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Jul 9, 2PM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Jul 16, 2PM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Jul 23, 2PM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)

Japanese Metalworking
Tue. Jun 17, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Jun 24, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Jul 1, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Jul 8, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Jul 15, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Jul 22, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)

Jewelry 1 - Basics
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)
Tue. Jun 3, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Jun 10, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Jun 17, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Jun 24, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sat. Aug 16, 10AM - 6PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sun. Aug 17, 10AM - 6PM PT (Pacific Time)

Jewelry 2 - Chain and Prong Setting
Wed. Feb 26, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Wed. Mar 5, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Thu. May 15, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Thu. May 22, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Thu. May 29, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Thu. Jun 5, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sat. Jun 7, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sun. Jun 8, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Jul 1, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Jul 8, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Jul 15, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Jul 22, 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)
Thu. Jun 12, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Thu. Jun 19, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Thu. Jun 26, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Thu. Jul 3, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Thu. Jul 10, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)
Fri. Jul 25, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sat. Jul 26, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sun. Jul 27, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)

JewelryTalk: Historical Jewelry, Ancient through Modern
Sun. Apr 27, 12PM - 1:30PM PT (Pacific Time)

Revere's Forged Bangle
Fri. Apr 11, 10AM - 2PM PT (Pacific Time)

Screw It!
Sun. Apr 13, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)

Setting Soft Stones
Tue. Mar 11, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Mar 18, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Mar 25, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Apr 1, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)

Sip and Smith: Pearl Pendant
Fri. Mar 21, 6PM - 9PM PT (Pacific Time)

Soldering Mastery
Fri. Jun 27, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sat. Jun 28, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sun. Jun 29, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)

Starting your Jewelry Business: Photography and Social Media
Sat. May 10, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)
Sun. May 11, 10AM - 5PM PT (Pacific Time)

Stone Setting: Bead Setting
Tue. Feb 25, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)
Tue. Mar 4, 10AM - 1PM PT (Pacific Time)