EDUCATION
1988 M.F.A. in Studio Arts (Jewelry) University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI
1976 B.S. in Art Education University of Wisconsin - River Falls, River Falls, WI


EXHIBITIONS
1995 Arts Midwest Exhibition; Eau Claire, WI
1994 Fiber Metal Exhibition; St. Paul, Mn
1995, 1994, 1992 Faculty Exhibitio; University of Wisconsin - River Falls, River Falls, WI
1993 Ursuline Gallery; San Antonio Craft Center, San Antonio, TX


UNIVERSITY OF WI - RIVER FALLS CONTRIBUTIONS:
1994-95 - Presenter for the Art Department at Junior Day (March 28 and May 5, 1995)
- Member Concert &r; Lectures Committee '95
- Phi Sigma Kappa (FSK) Advisor 93-95
- Senior Outreach Program Presenter on enameling, Spring '95
- Summer Freshman and Transfer Registration Advisor for Art Summer '94

Intro and Studio Metals

ART 228 3 cr.
Introduction to Metal
An introduction to the basic skills of working sheet metal, wire and cast metal with emphasis on their creative possibilities in jewelry making. Historical and cultural perspectives including personal expression in the arts will be introduced in this course. Materials fee is required. (F,Sp)

ART 328 3 cr.
Studio-Metals
Advanced investigation of non-ferrous metal working processes as they apply to jewelry, hollow-ware and flatware with emphasis on the creative use of the medium. Materials fee is required. Prerequisites: ART 228 and consent of instructor. (F,Sp)

Ms. Wernlund teaches two levels of metal classes: Introductory to Metals and Studio Metals.

In her introductory class, students have been working on cast projects and inlay soder projects. The inlay soder projects help students work with colors by using different metals such as copper, brass, and silver. Her introductory class is also working on a variety of different pieces for their open projects. Some have choosen to do enamel projects and sheet metal hammer projects, while some are even working with silver metal clay. This type of clay works like normal clay, but when heated in the kiln, the clay burns off and pure silver is left. The process takes about two hours. Using the silver metal clay is unique in that it allows students to create very intricate items.

In the studio metal class, students are working on a variety of projects of their choice. Most are choosing to make functional pieces such as rings and necklaces with various stone settings.