Session 3: Creating Compartments: Places for Precious Pieces

Beginner
June 21 - June 25, 2027

Creating Compartments: Places for Precious Pieces

Do you have small, cherished treasures that deserve a special home? This workshop is dedicated to designing and creating containers for your most treasured items. Using custom compartmentalization, these containers will protect and enclose items while focusing on display and presentation. Perhaps a secret hiding place is desired with only a hint to what is concealed. Hinges, pressure fitting, pivoting and sliding mechanisms will be explored. Start collecting your small precious items!

This workshop is suitable for beginners, but sawing and soldering skills will be helpful.

Students can expect to spend $80 – $105 on materials provided by Pocosin or the instructor. This number is an estimate based on projected student usage, the final amount could be outside of this range.

Meet the Instructor

Becky McDonah

Metalsmith Becky McDonah focuses on the format of the reliquary for its ability to elaborately protect and display venerated objects. She explores issues dealing with importance of position, presentation, and access or limited access to the contents. By using extensive ornamentation and precious materials, McDonah initiates contemplation that elevates the ordinary. This consideration of the…

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