Description
Try something fun on a Saturday afternoon—making jewelry with Michael Opipari using alternative silver casting processes. Michael will bring his talent, expertise and creativity to demonstrate broom and bean casting.
Silver casting is the process of creating a metal object by pouring molten metal into a mold and allowing it to cool and solidify. Straw-casting silver is a low-tech direct casting method that’s a lot of fun to play with. You soak an old-fashioned straw broom in water for a few hours, then melt and pour molten silver from a crucible into the bunched bristles of the broom. The same technique is used with beans, and can use any shaped bean—kidney, pea, or black bean.
After the molten silver is poured over the bristles or beans, you will then continue the process of creating a necklace for your special someone—or yourself. You will leave with a finished piece of wearable art. If you’ve been interested in jewelry making, especially casting with silver, this is the workshop for you!
About Michael Opipari
After lengthy careers as a freelance photographer and retail designer, Michael Opipari embarked on a new path. Since 2017, his combined experiences have given him a unique perspective on the practical and aesthetic processes of crafting innovative, environmentally sound, and ethically sourced wearable art. Visit OpipariJewelry.com
How to Enroll
Flash Sale! Register by October 6 and get $20 off. Use discount code “JewelryFlash24”.
This workshop is organized by Maus Haus Gallery and will be held at Color | Ink Studio. The cost is just $100 (plus fees). A limited number of seats are available. Register by Thursday, October 10th. Registration will close at 10pm. If you have additional questions, please email maushausgallery@gmail.com
Click on the “Register” button above to enroll, then click on the “Check Out” button and complete your registration.
Workshops are subject to cancellation because of insufficient enrollment or for other reasons.
Workshop is cancelled
Cost
$100 (plus fees)
Date and Time
Saturday, October 12
12 – 4:30 pm
Location
Color | Ink Studio & Gallery
20919 John R Rd.
Hazel Park, MI 48030
248-398-6119