{"title":"Workshops","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"2026-keumboo-and-reticulation-with-paulette-werger","title":"CANCELLED. Fusion! New Approach to Reticulation and Keum boo, Paulette Werger, June 19-21,  Diane Weimer's Studio in Long Beach, CA  Cost- $560. Kit- $175","description":"\u003ch2\u003e  CANCELLED ---\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFusion! New Approach to Reticulation and Keum boo with Paulette Werger \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJune 19-21  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e Diane Weimer's Studio, Long Beach, CA. \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCost-$560 \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKit-$175 \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #f20c0c; background: white; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eDO NOT PAY HERE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #f20c0c; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #241f1f; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e..\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e YOU WILL NEED A WAIVER FORM. IT WILL BE MAILED TO ME WITH PAYMENT.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eContact me at diaweimer@gmail.com if interested\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStatement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew technique fusing keum boo gold and 80\/20 reticulation silver \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etogether at the same time! I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enstructor: Paulette Werger, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJune 19-21, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn innovative new approach to reticulation and Keum boo fused gold! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eThat you can use to solder other elements too!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan height=\"8.38800048828125\"\u003eThis hands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan height=\"3.53997802734375\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan height=\"8.38800048828125\"\u003eon workshop combines the 11\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan height=\"5.61993408203125\"\u003eth \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan height=\"8.4119873046875\"\u003ecentury Korean technique of Keumboo with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan height=\"8.531982421875\"\u003e1800’s technique of reticulation \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan height=\"8.38800048828125\"\u003esilver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan height=\"3.53997802734375\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan height=\"8.38800048828125\"\u003etwo historic techniques combined to yield \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan height=\"8.38800048828125\"\u003econtemporary results\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan height=\"8.50799560546875\"\u003e. It’s a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan height=\"8.4119873046875\" id=\"m_-8455454203026757008gmail-highlight-tooltip-target\"\u003emash up! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003einnovative\u003cspan\u003e new technique!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing 80\/20 reticulation silver you will create billets or blanks of that can then be used to build pieces of jewelry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan height=\"8.4119873046875\"\u003e\"In combination, the gold stays flat and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan height=\"8.4119873046875\"\u003ereticulation is full of peaks and valleys, this is a prime opportunity for pattern combined with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan height=\"8.0040283203125\"\u003etexture! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan height=\"8.4119873046875\"\u003eHigh relief texture is combined with 24 Karat gold diffusion to yield pattern, design and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan height=\"7.043975830078125\"\u003etexture.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan height=\"8.4119873046875\"\u003eCapitalize on combining the peaks and valleys of a beautifully reticulated surface with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan height=\"8.4119873046875\"\u003erichness of gold to make a cuff, a brooch and more! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan height=\"8.4119873046875\"\u003eWe will start with 80\/20 reticulation alloy, its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan height=\"8.38800048828125\"\u003epreparation, and reticulation. Then move to t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan height=\"8.38800048828125\"\u003ehe Keumbo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan height=\"8.38800048828125\"\u003eo process including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan height=\"8.4119873046875\"\u003emaking gold foils and applying them \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan height=\"8.4119873046875\"\u003ein a variety of ways \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan height=\"8.38800048828125\"\u003eto create a design. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan height=\"8.003997802734375\"\u003eDay one: Power\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan height=\"3.540008544921875\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan height=\"8.4119873046875\"\u003epoint presentation, material preparation of 80\/20 alloy, gold foils, silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan height=\"8.4119873046875\"\u003efoils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan height=\"8.4119873046875\"\u003eDay Two: Demonstration of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan height=\"8.003997802734375\"\u003eK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan height=\"8.38800048828125\"\u003eeumboo on reticulation alloy, design discussion, creating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan height=\"7.89599609375\"\u003ereti\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan height=\"8.38800048828125\"\u003eculation pattern, torch control,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan height=\"8.4119873046875\"\u003ecombining reticulation with fabrication.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan height=\"8.4119873046875\"\u003eRims, frames,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan height=\"8.4119873046875\"\u003efindings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan height=\"8.4119873046875\"\u003eDay Three: Forming, finishing, review, studio clean up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan height=\"8.0880126953125\"\u003eCom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan height=\"5.70001220703125\"\u003ee \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan height=\"8.4119873046875\"\u003eaway with two techniques and a lovely piece of wearable work!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan height=\"8.4119873046875\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan height=\"8.4119873046875\"\u003eA perfect class for those who like texture and want to use \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan height=\"8.38800048828125\"\u003egold in an economical way. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan height=\"8.38800048828125\"\u003eSoldering and torch skills are encouraged!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003eIf you have the materials below, bring them, otherwise you can buy them from PAULETTE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"p1\"\u003e22ga 80\/20 alloy cuff bracelet blanks and sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e24KT gold commercial foil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e30ga 24KT sheet gold (to make thicker foils)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eVariety of fine silver and argentium .940 sheet metal and wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e“Simple elegance for the body and the home”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMy metalwork relates to abstracted botanical form and line drawing. The work is intentionally spare as the first forms of spring or the last of winter. A three-dimensional kinetic drawing, “impermanent tattoo,” inspired by native plants found in the garden and during walks in the hills around my NH home. Whether macro or micro in focus the emphasis is to strip away excess and get to the core of the image, surface and the mechanics of simple function.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Paulette:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eI am originally from rural upstate New York. My great grandfather was a painter trained in the Hudson River School, who supported a family of ten from his artwork. Growing up, I was surrounded by his paintings and the landscapes that had inspired him. As a child, I spent many hours outdoors rambling through fields and woods, building tree forts and drawing pictures. My family was not surprised when I was inclined toward art and, because of my great grandfather’s example, very supportive. The importance of the natural world has persisted in the narrative of my work.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eI also have a love for working with tools influenced by my Dad, who was mechanic. The childhood activities of drawing and fixing things in the garage formed an interest and passion for metalsmithing and jewelry making. Throught the years I’ve been captivated by classical metalsmithing techniques, fusion and forging metal. My neckpieces reference the technique of historical fused link chains in construction but have a narrative that is clearly from this century!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEducation and Resume Highlights:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePaulette Werger is studio jeweler and educator living in New Hampshire. She received her B.S. in Painting and Sculpture from the College of Saint Rose and Skidmore College, NY, and her M.F.A. in Art Metal from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShe serves on the Board of trustees for Metalwerx, and has been a trustee of Society of Arts \u0026amp; Crafts, Society of North American Goldsmiths, and AVA Gallery and Art Center with a goal of broadening support for artists, art education and creating community.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout teaching:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePaulette’s classes are demo based with plenty of time to work in studio independently and with her guidance. The puzzle of technique combined with design is discussed and demonstrated through power-point  presentations, teaching samples and demonstrations.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBooks, exhibitions and awards:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMastering Contemporary Jewelry Design, Loretta Lam, Schiffer Publishing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShowcase 500 Art Necklaces, Lark Books\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Best in Jewelry Design, Art, Craft and Design Exhibition, League of NH Craftsmen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2025 Innovation Award, Art, Craft and Design Exhibition, League of NH Craftsmen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2023 Museum of Art and Design, NY, “MAD About Jewelry” Invitational\/Curated\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExhibition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2023 COMA Conference “Beneath the Surface,” Keynote Speaker, Fort Collins, CO\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2023 Armory Art Center West Palm Beach, FL “Verdant Bodies”\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2023 Art Center Manatee, Braedon, FL, 2nd place Commendation, “Metalworx,”\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2022 League of NH Craftsmen, Best in Multi-Media, “Art Craft and Design.”\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2022 Wayne Art Center, Wayne, PA, “Craft Forms.”\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2021 Attleboro Museum of Art, Attleboro, MA, “By Hand Invitational\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGovernor’s Award, “Woman of Craft Award and Feature”, NH Magazine, Manchester, NH\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Diane Weimer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52899554525344,"sku":null,"price":560.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1655\/1169\/files\/Wergerjpg.jpg?v=1776960763"}],"url":"https:\/\/dianeweimer.com\/collections\/workshops-1.oembed","provider":"Diane Weimer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}