Jewelry from found objects workshop at RAG
On Saturday, April 28th and May 5th the Roxbury Arts Group will present a workshop, “Jewelry From Found Objects” with jeweler Barbara Klar.
We all have drawers full of odd objects, old keys, single earrings, broken necklaces, etc. Klar will lead an intensive workshop in which participants will craft wearable jewelry from these disparate odds and ends. Jewelry From Found Objects will meet on two Saturdays, April 28th and May 5th from 12-4. $65 plus $10 materials fee.Participants will bring their own found objects, and Klar will provide the findings and the expertise she has garnered in nearly 30 years’ of creating unique and unusual collector’s pieces. Space is limited. Pre-registration is essential. (607) 326-7908.
Hailing originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Barbara Klar opened her first store,
Clear Metals, in NYC's East Village during the mid - 80's. In 1991 she moved
that store into the Soho section of NYC where it was for ten years until
June of 2001. Since that time, Barbara has moved her studio to Accord, New
York, where she is currently expanding her website, her wholesale line and
her special order commission work.
Clear Metals is a showcase to Barbara Klar's fascinating collection, a unique presentation of one-of-a kind and limited edition gold and silver jewelry which is completely designed and crafted by her in her Brooklyn studios. Originally a trained metalsmith, she was listed in NY Magazine as being one of the few jewelry designers who "will lend her eclectic touch to create just about anything her clients request, from unique wedding bands and pearl-drop earrings to chunky ID bracelets and mediaeval - style chains".
Barbara's work has been recognized on the editorial pages of Vogue, WWD, the New York Times and In-Style Magazine as well as featured on television shows such as "Friends", "Veronica's Closet" and "Judging Amy". Film credits have included " Meet The Parents", "Wall Street", "High Art". and the Eurythmic's "Missionary Man" video.
Symbolic, personal and timeless, Barbara Klar creates jewelry that becomes today's modern heirlooms. She combines elements of Celtic, Egyptian, and American Indian cultures with the symbology of contemporary Street Graffiti. Her cutting - edge designs often challenge the limitations of fine jewelry through her use of precious materials that are worked and designed into pieces that reveal a modern sensibility with a keen historical edge.