Events & Workshops

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.

Description

Eco-prints! Learn to make beautiful and unpredictable prints on paper using the natural dyes in leaves, flowers, and vegetables.

Join visual artists Candace Law and Melissa Rian in the studio for a fun 2-day workshop about this special kind of printmaking. Space is limited, so register early—this workshop is only offerred once a year and you won’t want to miss out.

You’ll learn what plants and vegetables work best for prints, about mordants and dyes, and then experiment with various papers. By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with lots of lovely printed papers to use in bookmaking, cards, collages, or as unique prints to frame. No experience is necessary.

A selection of papers and plant materials will be provided for the workshop. Other supplies to bring and a list of sugggested plants that print well are included in the confirmation email you’ll receive after registering.

Workshops have been filling fast and space is limited, so you won’t want to miss out. And sign up early to get the early-bird price! The cost is just $295 until October 11 or $345 for later registrations.

How to Enroll

Click on the “Register” button above, then follow the instructions to enroll. At checkout, you will be able to pay securely online with a credit card or PayPal. Payment plans are also available from PayPal.

Workshops are subject to cancellation because of insufficient enrollment or for other reasons. If a workshop is canceled, you will have the option to receive a full refund or transfer your registration to another scheduled workshop.