Metal Connections
Session 2 | June 22–July 4
Breath (a shouting flower) by Emily Cobb, 2024. Soldered brass, patinated brass, synthetic fibers, simulated pearls, steel, 20cm x 6cm x 40cm (with chain).
Explore the art of connecting materials with jewelry and metalsmithing techniques. Using non-ferrous metals like brass, copper, and sterling silver, participants will learn effective methods for fastening and joining components. Discover how to enhance objects with striking metal details, create modular structures, and incorporate alternative materials. This workshop focuses on creative cold connections, such as rivets and tabs, which facilitate disassembly, repairs, and repurposing, and is appropriate for anyone eager to expand their artistic toolkit through metalwork. All levels welcome.
Emily Cobb (she/her) is a jewelry and object maker based in Providence, RI. She received an MFA in Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM from Tyler School of Art. Her work examines human emotions and relationships through abstracted natural forms. She has been featured on the cover of Metalsmith Magazine, and exhibited at the Racine Art Museum, MFA Boston, and HOW Art Museum (Shanghai, China). Cobb is an Associate Professor of Jewelry and Metalsmithing at Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston, MA.