From Waste To Wonder
This workshop will challenge students to look at their surroundings and consider locally-sourced waste materials in a new way, with curiosity and optimism. Through play, exploration, experimentation, and creative exercises, we will reexamine the creative process by altering, combining, reconfiguring, and designing with recycled and discarded materials.
Del Desperdicio A La Inspiracion
Este curso quiere retar al estudiante a ver su ambiente y materiales de desecho locales con ojos curiosos y optimistas. A través de juegos y ejercicios creativos vamos a ver el trabajo del artista desde un punto de vista nuevo. La exploración y experimentación con ideas nuevas va a ser más importante que hacer un trabajo final.
Workshop taught in both Spanish and English.
Costa Rican artist based in Scotland, with a background in graphic design, mixed-media and more recently in glass. Her most powerful works repurpose found objects and transform them into precious artifacts. Recent accolades: Jerwood Makers Open 2017, ELLE DECORATION British Design Awards 2015, Exceptional Talent Visa endorsed by Arts Council England, Inches Carr Scottish Craft Award 2017 and 2023.
Jimena is a Costa Rican jeweler who finds inspiration in her studies in graphic design, gemology and silversmithing techniques. She works with precious metals and natural stones. Her curiosity has led her to explore other mediums that influence her work, such as fiber arts, classical jewelry techniques, among others.
