About the Workshop

Instructor: Join local artist Karin Butler, who brings more than 30 years of metalsmithing experience and an MFA from Rhode Island School of Design. Karin creates beautiful handmade jewelry through her business, Royal Andersen, and loves sharing her skills with others.

Description:

Turn a flat piece of copper into a beautiful, one-of-a-kind cuff bracelet! In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to use a jeweler's saw to prepare your copper, create and etch your own design, and explore metal texturing techniques.

Karin will also introduce you to annealing, safe torch use, filing, sanding, and polishing before guiding you through shaping your bracelet on a bracelet mandrel. You'll also learn about patina options that will be explored in a future class.

By the end of the workshop, you'll take home a handcrafted copper cuff bracelet and new metalsmithing skills!

No experience necessary. All materials included.

Lunch: Bring your own lunch or order from a local restaurant. A lunch break is included.

Class size: Minimum 4, maximum 6 participants.

Registration: $80 per person. Minimum enrollment decision November 30, 2026.

Location: The Workshop at Artistic Creations.

Photo examples are provided for inspiration. Each participant will create their own copper cuff bracelet, and finished designs and appearances will vary.