In the Studio with Radical Jewelry Makeover
Recorded Webinar Series
Introducing the Radical Jewelry Box
Can an artist’s personal style survive—and thrive—when working with materials that carry a history?
How can a jewelry rental program benefit jewelry makers and jewelry consumers?
We invite you to In the Studio with Radical Jewelry Makeover, an immersive 4-part webinar series. Through each session we will build a powerful narrative, exploring how artists take donated, pre-loved materials and reinvent them into stunning "Madeover" jewelry for the Radical Jewelry Box, RJM’s new jewelry library program coming in 2027!
This is a deep dive into the philosophy of reuse. Together, we will tackle the inherent challenges of working with used materials, the environmental impact of our craft, and the evolution of modern studio practices. Join a community of forward-thinking makers and be inspired to bring a radical new perspective to your own jewelry collection or studio practice.
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Let’s Begin! What is RJM and how has participating affected your studio practice?
Artist Panel: Curtis Arima, Melissa Cameron, Sarah Holden and Taylor Zarkades King will introduce our audience to Radical Jewelry Makeover. Our panelists will reveal their creative process and their approach to working with reclaimed materials. We’ll tackle the ethics and hurdles of material sourcing, exploring how sustainability is a source for creative fabrication. Finally, we’ll discuss what fuels their persistence and the vital lessons learned when working with Radical Jewelry Makeover.
The True Cost of Reusing Materials. Is it worth it?
Artist Panel: Andy Lowrie, Jina Seo, Kathleen Kennedy, and Sarah Parker will explore the mindful philosophy and gritty reality of material stewardship, moving beyond the surface of recycling to examine the true cost of reusing materials. We will discuss the "discovery" inherent in the process, and what this means in the finished piece, and its potential to reenter the RJM supply chain, to be remade again and again.
RJM Design Challenges
Artist Panel: This conversation with Chelsea Nanfelt-Rowe, Deb Lozier, Kat Cole, and Raïssa Bump will go beyond discussions of technique to look at the psychology of the maker. We’ll investigate how RJM necessitates a mental pivot, often acting as a catalyst for new approaches or conceptual breakthroughs in an artist's general practice. When two worlds collide, this session offers a deep dive into how RJM fits into the larger narrative of a maker's studio life. Whether you view RJM as a distinct discipline or an integrated thread, this panel will offer insight on the specific design challenges of creating Madeover jewelry.
The Radical Jewelry Box
Artist Panel: Adam Foster, Emily Culver, Erica Bello and Yevgeniya Kaganovich will dive into how the transition from a scarcity mindset to a circular lending model challenges traditional business structures while fostering radical innovation in design. This session offers a deep look at how a closed-loop system doesn't just change how we source materials, but fundamentally shifts how we teach, design, and exist within the jewelry ecosystem.
