Course Date: 6/24/2018
Join instructor Andrew Haviland for this scrimshaw workshop. Scrimshaw, an art form with deep roots in Rhode Island, refers to a process of scratching and carving lines and shapes onto a hard surface (originally bone and ivory) and then inking the carved area to make it come into view. Whalers practiced this art form in their spare time and brought it into prominence during the heyday of the whaling industry. In this course scrimshaw techniques are demonstrated and practiced, along with ways of inking individual pieces. The technique itself can be done anywhere, with limited tools and expertise. Work is done on a variety of materials including bone, mother of pearl and natural findings. Students utilize the technique to develop an individual design or image that tells their own contemporary story. Students push the technique to its limits as they create one-of-a-kind artistic objects and jewelry. Please note that in addition to the lab fee, you can expect to have to buy additional supplies for this course. We try to keep this cost under $100, but for specialized courses (jewelry, wood, metals) this may be higher. No experience necessary. Registration for this course is required: ce.risd.edu/westerly/
This course is one of 17 courses and workshops being offered this summer at the Westerly Education Center in Westerly, Rhode Island – an easy commute for students in southern Rhode Island and eastern Connecticut.
Photo by Andrew Haviland
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