Online Workshop. Sketchbook: Inspiration, Ideas and Prototyping by Lara Sturzenbaum

Utilizing a sketchbook provides a structured approach to developing each artistic creation. It begins with your theme and you’ll work on research, sketching, sampling, prototyping and final design.
Sketchbooks also enable you to revisit previous pieces, re-design sketches and improve upon them, as well as reduce the margin of error when manufacturing the piece.

All of our online workshops are recorded and, with purchase of the seat in the class, you have access to the recording(s) between workshop sessions as well as for 45 days after the workshop ends.

When: July 13, 20, 27 & August 3, 2024
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Cost: 270.00 US dollars

Class Outline:

• 1st Class: Theoretical/Practical Introduction

- Introduction between participants and teacher.
- PowerPoint presentation: materials and tools to be used.
- Brainstorming exercise: the teacher will propose a theme for the students to develop in their sketchbook, then we will have a sharing session.
- Each student will share the theme with which they’ll work on during the workshop.

During the Week: the teacher will share with each student a PDF with information relevant to the topic they are working on (printable color images, concept map, important characteristics, and guidance).
 

• 2nd Class: Practical exercise

- PowerPoint presentation: examples of artists who use sketchbooks as a functional tool.
- Practical exercise: design a jewelry piece of your choice inspired by the theme chosen.
- PDF review with each student.
- Begin research and sketchbook development.
 

• 3rd Class: Continuation of practical exercise

- Begin sketches and possible designs. Choice of the piece to develop.
- Material testing and prototyping. Use of the sketchbook and note-taking.
- Consultation period.
 

• 4th Class: Incorporation of the sketchbook-

- Each person will present their theme, sketchbook, final prototypes and how this tool assisted their creative process.
- The teacher will provide two files: a list of artists, jewelry institutions, galleries, and books. In addition to a sketchbook development guide applicable to any theme.



About ​Lara Sturzenbaum:
Lara Sturzenbaum, from Río Gallegos, Argentina, began her journey into jewelry very young, starting with beadwork when she was twelve. She honed her skills over the years and integrated semi-precious stones and metals into her works. In 2022, she completed a BFA in Jewelry Design and Metalsmithing in Halifax, Canada. Inspired by her upbringing in Patagonia, Lara combines traditional techniques with unconventional materials, including biomaterials.


>> More information about the workshop and the Materials List HERE