Brass is a fun and intriguing choice for jewelry fabrication, offering a creative alternative to pricier metals. Join us for a FULL-DAY workshop where you'll transform from calling this metal a "BRASSHOLE!!!" to feeling confident and inspired in your creations.
The day kicks off with an immersive 4-hour session where you'll learn all about brass—how to work with it, the best tools and materials, and the techniques that make it shine. We’ll engage your creative brain by talking about it, seeing how it works, and then doing it. Whether you're an auditory learner, a visual learner, or both, we've got you covered.
Our ultimate goal? By the end of this session, you'll create a large brass bezel and gain the skills to repeat the process in your own home studio.
After a provided lunch, Mary Beth Hille will guide you through an exciting process to identify a unique mental image that will become a mini-mosaic inside the bezel. Whether it's abstract, holiday-themed, or a unique landscape, there are no wrong answers in this creative exploration. Mary Beth's unique approach incorporates the use of oxides, cutting richly-pigmented glass, and creating textures and flow.
And don't worry, we've got your sustenance covered—lunch, snacks, and drinks are provided because hangry artists are freaking scary!
Time: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Brass is a fun and intriguing choice for jewelry fabrication, offering a creative alternative to pricier metals. Join us for a FULL-DAY workshop where you'll transform from calling this metal a "BRASSHOLE!!!" to feeling confident and inspired in your creations.
The day kicks off with an immersive 4-hour session where you'll learn all about brass—how to work with it, the best tools and materials, and the techniques that make it shine. We’ll engage your creative brain by talking about it, seeing how it works, and then doing it. Whether you're an auditory learner, a visual learner, or both, we've got you covered.
Our ultimate goal? By the end of this session, you'll create a large brass bezel and gain the skills to repeat the process in your own home studio.
After a provided lunch, Mary Beth Hille will guide you through an exciting process to identify a unique mental image that will become a mini-mosaic inside the bezel. Whether it's abstract, holiday-themed, or a unique landscape, there are no wrong answers in this creative exploration. Mary Beth's unique approach incorporates the use of oxides, cutting richly-pigmented glass, and creating textures and flow.
And don't worry, we've got your sustenance covered—lunch, snacks, and drinks are provided because hangry artists are freaking scary!
Time: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm