Program Overview

Program Overview

The Arts Intensive program at Stanford University offers a range of courses designed to provide students with an immersive experience in the arts. The program is tailored to meet the needs of undergraduate students, with a focus on hands-on learning and creative exploration.

Course Description

The Design for Silver and Bronze course is a key component of the Arts Intensive program. This course teaches students fabrication techniques, including piercing saw work in sterling silver, light forming, and soldering. Students will also learn about design constraints and considerations when working with precious metals, with an emphasis on designing projects that incorporate domestically mined materials.

Course Objectives

The course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the techniques and principles involved in designing and creating silver and bronze pieces. Students will learn about the California gold mining industry and design and make a work that reflects their experience.

Meet the Instructors

The course is taught by Amanda Sather and Sara Shaughnessy, both of whom are experienced designers and lecturers in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Stanford University. Amanda and Sara have been teaching the Silversmithing in Design course at Stanford for over 20 years and are co-founders of RedStart Design, LLC.

Amanda Sather

Amanda is a Midwest native and second-generation artist. She earned two degrees from Stanford, a BA in Art History and an MA in Religious Studies, and later pursued a Design MFA. Amanda's design approach is intuitive and fluid, and she relies on her eye and instinct to create sculptural and flowing pieces.

Sara Shaughnessy

Sara grew up with a passion for art and later shifted her focus to mechanical engineering. She earned a BA in Biology and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and later pursued a graduate degree at Stanford. Sara's design approach is adventurous and entrepreneurial, and she is drawn to pattern, precision, and ordered complexity.

Program Structure

The Arts Intensive program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive and immersive experience in the arts. The program includes a range of courses, including the Design for Silver and Bronze course, as well as other courses in areas such as drawing, music production, and filmmaking.

Program Benefits

The Arts Intensive program offers students a unique opportunity to explore their creative interests and develop their skills in a supportive and stimulating environment. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the techniques and principles involved in the arts, as well as the opportunity to work with experienced instructors and like-minded students.

Program Details

• The program is open to undergraduate students at Stanford University.
• The program includes a range of courses, including the Design for Silver and Bronze course.
• The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive and immersive experience in the arts.
• The program is taught by experienced instructors, including Amanda Sather and Sara Shaughnessy.
• The program includes a range of activities, including lectures, workshops, and studio sessions.
• The program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop their skills and explore their creative interests in a supportive and stimulating environment.