Monday, September 5, 2016

Classes & Workshops

Are you looking to learn more about the craft of jewellery making? 
The Ottawa Jewellery collective has compiled this list of jewellery teachers and metalsmithing workshops in the Ottawa area to help further our community's interest in art jewellery making! Enjoy!

Jewellery Teachers in Ottawa:


Alex Jay (OJC Member)

"Alexandra Jay loves jewellery for its beauty, symbolism, and for the sentimental place it holds in our lives. This affection lead her to the Jewellery Arts program at George Brown College in Toronto Ontario. She now lives and works in her hometown of Gatineau Quebec. "
  • Classes Offered: Wedding Band Workshop; Stacking Ring Workshop Location: Heist Jewellery, 343 Richmond Road, Ottawa, (613) 422-4367 myheistjewellery.com
  • Website: www.alexjay.ca
  • Contact: alexjayjewellery@mail.com



Andrea Mueller (OJC Member)
"Andrea Mueller has a BA in History from Dalhousie University and a BFA in Jewellery and Metalsmithing from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design. Currently, Andrea is working on an MA in Art History at Carleton University. She designs and creates her jewellery in Ottawa at her downtown studio space at The Rectory Art House."
  • Classes Offered: Wedding Band Workshop; Stacking Ring Workshop
  • Location: Heist Jewellery, 343 Richmond Road, Ottawa, (613) 422-4367 myheistjewellery.com
  • Website: www.andreamueller.ca
  • Contact: jewellery@andreamueller.ca



"Karl Schutt trained as a visual artist and instructor in the fine arts graduating with aBachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Manitoba, and with a Master of Arts in Art History from the University of British Columbia."
  • Classes Offered: Lost Wax Casting; Silversmithing
  • Location: Ottawa Lapsmith & Mineral Club, 1000 Brookfield Road, Ottawa, (613) 700-4367
  • Website: http://schuttartstudios.blogspot.ca


Shannon Kennedy
"Shannon Kennedy graduated from OCA and from there furthered her training taking 2nd & 3rd year in the Jewellery Program at George Brown College. She runs her studio at her space in Globe Studios, Kitchener, Ontario while also teaching at George Brown College, Mohawk College, Ottawa School of Art as well as several galleries.  "
  • Classes Offered: Wedding Band Workshop, Metalsmithing & Stonesetting, Precious Metal Clay Bootcamp.
  • Location: Ottawa School of Art, 35 George Street, Ottawa, (613) 241-7471
  • Website: www.cynosure-jewelry.com
  • Contact: cynosure.jewelry@gmail.com


Jewellery Class Locations in Ottawa:

Heist Jewellery
343 Richmond Road, Ottawa
Phone: (613)-422-4367 

Ottawa School of Art
35 George Street, Ottawa
Phone: (613) 241-7471
Website: www.artottawa.ca
Email: info@artottawa.ca

Ottawa Lapsmith & Mineral Club
1000 Brookfield Road Ottawa
Phone: (613) 700-4367
Website: www.olmc.ca

Shenkman Arts Center
245 Centrum Blvd., Orleans
Phone: (613) 580.2787 (ARTS)
Wesbite: www.shenkmanarts.ca
Email: osao.info@artottawa.ca 



Are you a jewellery teacher or metalsmithing school in Ottawa?
Help the community out and send along your information!
Email: ottawajewellerycollective@gmail.com



Sunday, September 4, 2016

Jewellery Workshops!


Do you love jewellery? Have you ever wondered how jewellery is made? Come and experience jewellery workshops in the heart of Westboro at Heist Jewellery with Ottawa Jewellery Collective members Alex Jay and Andrea Mueller.

Join goldsmiths Alex Jay and Andrea Mueller for a series of one day workshops. Learn new skills in a relaxed and supportive environment and create a beautiful handmade piece of jewellery.

Wedding Band Workshop - This intensive 8 hour workshop is geared towards couples who want to share a truly unique experience by making their own wedding bands.

Stacking Ring Workshop - In this 3 hour workshop, you will experience the world of jewellery production by making three stacking rings. 

Get in touch for more information:
613.422-4367   myheistjewellery.com
Heist Jewellery 343 Richmond Road, Ottawa.