6-Hour Workshop

Date: Saturday, October 25th

Time: 10am-4pm

Description: During this 6-hour workshop, participants will each make one pierced copper cuff bracelet. This is an introductory metals workshop and will focus on developing strong sawing skills, and will also cover annealing, forming, texturing, sanding, finishing, and design. Step-by-step instruction will be geared toward beginning metalsmiths, but this workshop is also perfect for anyone looking to hone their sawing, finishing, and design skills.

Tuition: $95 + $15 materials fee

Materials: All materials will be provided

Location: Contemporary Craft – Raphael Building (5645 Butler St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201)

Cancellations and Refunds: Workshop cancellations are decided three business days before the start date. If workshops must be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, the entire class fee will be refunded through Eventbrite, or you may leave your workshop fee in your Contemporary Craft account for future workshops.

Refund Policy: Student refund requests must be made at least three business days before a class begins. There will be a $25 cancellation fee. No refunds will be given without three-business days notice. Processing of refunds takes approximately three weeks.

If you require accessibility accommodations, please let us know by calling 412.261.7003 and we are happy to assist you.

About the Artist

Kathryn Shriver is a visual artist from Western New York, now based in Pittsburgh. She uses metalwork, glass bead weaving, and the materials of home décor to explore perceptions of artistry and self-expression through the lens of her rural, working-class background. Kathryn holds an MFA in Painting & Drawing from Concordia University (Montreal). Her work has been shown across the US and Canada and she’s participated in residency programs at the Vermont Studio Center, the Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild, the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, and Contemporary Craft, among others.