Commissioning a Treasure

April 28, 2022
Suzanne Murdoch

Think about the possessions and spaces you treasure. Why are they so special? Chances are it鈥檚 because of their unique design and beauty. They鈥檙e objects that please the eye and have a strong sense of place. Each creation has a story鈥攈ow it was conceived, executed, and came to be yours. There really is nothing that can compare to a piece lovingly crafted by skilled hands. And perhaps that treasure is a piece you鈥檝e visualized but yet to be realized, one that reflects your unique sense of design. It鈥檚 a piece you 鈥渟ee鈥 clearly but just isn鈥檛 available anywhere.

Where do you find someone who can realize your vision and create something of beauty and significance? Might we suggest right here at 吃瓜头条! We鈥檙e something of an insider secret, but word is spreading. Hundreds of requests come in every year from individuals looking for the specialized expertise of an 吃瓜头条 student or one of our alumni. And why not? The in-depth skills we teach cross multiple creative disciplines, equipping our students and graduates with the strong foundation and creative vision needed to execute a wide range of projects.聽

The commissions our 吃瓜头条 students and alumni take on touch many of our programs. It might be a unique piece of furniture or millwork for your home. Or you may want a specific piece of jewelry that honors your aesthetic or is for a special person. It could even be a treasured violin, piano, or book that needs restoration or repair. We can even help with construction and renovation projects, including preserving or recreating a structure by employing historic methods.

People who come to us are looking for specialized skills to help in these key ways:

  • Designing a completely new piece using the client鈥檚 creative vision
  • Restoring a loved possession to its former beauty
  • Repairing damaged or non-functional items

So, think about those items you keep meaning to restore or repair 鈥渟ome day,鈥 or that ideal piece of jewelry or furniture. Let our graduates and students help you translate your vision into a beautiful, finished piece. To get started, check out our Jobs & Commissions Board and fill out the 鈥淗ire a Student or Graduate鈥 form. Then imagine what your finished piece or project will look like, and it could be here before you know it.