METALS – SUMMER SESSION 7
AUGUST 10-15, 2025 (4 STUDIO DAYS)
Suyu Chen
Magpie’s Jar: Mixed-Media Brooch
Inspired by the intriguing behavior of magpies collecting shiny objects for their nests, students are invited to bring their own curated collections of found objects, from vintage toys to organic items, ready to be transformed into wearable pieces. Our main emphasis will be on brooch making using found objects. We will cover fundamental jewelry-making techniques, including fabrication, cold connections to secure objects, metal surface treatment, and a touch of soldering for pin mechanisms. We will also explore the use of adhesive on non-metal materials. All levels. Upper metals studio.
Note: this workshop takes place in a studio with stairs that compromise access. It is made partially accessible by a stair lift.
Studio artist; teaching: Rochester Institute of Technology (NY); residencies: Baltimore Jewelry Center (MD), Haystack (ME), Penland Winter Residency (NC); exhibitions: Penland Gallery, American Craft Made Baltimore, NYC Jewelry Week, (Un)Avowable Secrets (Germany), Cluster Jewellery Art Fair (UK), Brussels Jewelry Week (Belgium).
November 15-December 16: Scholarship applications accepted
February 3: Regular enrollment opens
