Connecting To – Copper Brooch

This 5-hour copper jewellery making workshop is suitable for beginners.

Connect – the latin origin ‘together bind’, is the relationship in which a person or thing is linked or possibly how we as people are linked to that around us or for this workshop, how we connect with shapes and textures.

In this 5hr workshop you’ll work out your shapes and then design and create with texture, drilled/cut out holes, stamping, finishing and then how to raise and join together with the technique ‘cold connection’.

This technique is used when pieces generally cannot be soldered together due to material. A sterling silver wire is placed through the pre-drilled holes on the top and bottom metal sheet and then using small cut copper tube pieces to help raise the top piece to give that 3D look. Then the wire is slowly hammered on top to make the final rivet closure to hold all together. 

A selection of Brooch pins will be available to choose from to adhere to the back of your finished design (including one that has a bail attachment to then also hang onto a chain)

All materials and tools will be provided in the workshop fee, along with the use of Sonya’s own old heirloom Hand-Drill that she personally uses in her home studio on a daily basis, for drilling out larger holes. With Sonya’s fun and instructive advice, you’ll enjoy learning to make your own Copper Brooch.

Brooches at the end of the class will be left in its ‘raw’ state, so can patina.

About Sonya Flower

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Sonya Flower is a local Moreton Bay jewellery artist, specialising in reclaimed Copper. Her jewellery pieces are inspired by simplicity with a passion for organic shapes.

A beloved member of The Churn Room artisan family, Sonya has been growing her jewellery business for over 7 years. Participants of her workshops admire her generosity of both spirit and information, as well as her ability to teach in a fun and inspiring way regardless of skill level.

Notes for Workshop Participants

• Please arrive 15 minutes before the workshop start time to get settled in our Workshop Area

• Workshops are held in the Mezzanine, located upstairs within The Churn Room

• Street parking is available on Williams Street

• Workshop participants must wear closed in shoes and have long hair tied back.

• We suggest wearing comfortable, breathable clothes suitable for warm weather conditions - we have fans, but our building is not air-conditioned

• Access to the Mezzanine may be difficult for persons with significant mobility issues. It is not wheelchair accessible. Please consider this prior to booking.

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