Domed Copper Jewelry with Danielle Brannigan

Explore the possibilities of forming copper into jewelry in this beginner friendly metalsmithing workshop! 3-Hour Workshop Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026 Time: 6pm-9pm Description: Get hands on experience working with copper to create a one of a kind piece of jewelry! During this introductory workshop, you’ll learn how to cut, shape, and dome copper using basic metalsmithing techniques. Experiment with texture and form, and surfaces before turning your finished copper pieces into a unique pendant, earrings, or other wearable jewelry. No prior experience necessary, just bring your creativity! Tuition: $65 + $20 materials fee Materials: All studio materials are included. We really want you to join us in the studio! Full and partial tuition scholarships are available to offset some of the financial burden of attending a class. Please fill out the application here; you can expect to hear from someone on the CC staff within 2 weeks. 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 Danielle Brannigan is a Pittsburgh-based silversmith, blacksmith, artist, and educator who works across jewelry, small- and large-scale sculpture, metal fabrication, and welding. She loves working with all forms of metal, with a particular affinity for steel and copper. Her practice is rooted in experimentation, hands-on making, and discovering new possibilities within the material. She has a special interest in reclaimed steel and recycled materials, giving new life to materials through transformation and reuse. In her current explorations, Danielle is experimenting with enameling steel, exploring the interplay of color, surface, texture, and form. As an educator, she encourages curiosity, experimentation, and a willingness to push the material in unexpected directions.