Gem Trees II - Jerri Heer

Gem Trees II - Jerri Heer

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8/18/2024-8/23/2024

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$200.00

GEM TREES II

INSTRUCTOR: JERRI HEER

 

This class will expand on creating species-specific gem trees using the characteristics of natural trees. Students will be expected to design their own tree(s) using the techniques taught in class and should come prepared with several species in mind. A variety of designs will be studied as examples. The class fee includes wire, leaf stones, bases, and materials to make at least two trees of the student’s design. All instructions, patterns, tools, and materials are provided. A large variety of additional wire, leaf and base materials will be available for purchase.

 

Class Fee: $90

Est Materials Fee: $ 0-250

Consumables Fee: 0

Prerequisite: Gem Trees I

Additional Class Offerings: 05/5/2024, 08/18/2024

Heer, Jerri

Jerri has been making Gem Trees since 1995. She fell into rockhounding and Lapidary Arts in the process of home-schooling her four children. The family joined the Toledo Gem and Rockhound Club and learned rock collecting, cabbing, soapstone carving, gem trees and flint knapping together. She has also studied Silversmithing, Beading, and Scrimshaw. Jerri took Gem Trees to a new level, designing her own styles and patterns, as well as developing her own techniques. She specializes in “species specific” gem trees. She has taught Gem Trees for many Gem and Mineral Clubs, local schools, and scout groups, as well as William Holland and Wild Acres. Her Gem Tree competitive exhibits have earned awards with the Rocky Mountain Midwest Federation, American Federation, Florida State Fair, and the Florida Strawberry Festival. She lives in Tampa, Florida and is a member of several rock clubs. Her second specialty is Seed Beading & Bead Embroidery, especially with china cabs as focal points.