Using thin brass foil, participants will learn techniques for embossing, forming, and drawing to create their own charms and decorative ornaments. Finished pieces can be transformed into wearable jewelry using simple chains and jump rings or displayed as small works of art. Zahra Almajidi will introduce participants to drawing directly on metal using gesso and colored pencils.
Designed for beginners and experienced makers alike, the workshop does not require previous metalworking or jewelry-making experience. This is a simple, accessible way to create decorative objects out of metal foil. All materials are provided, and participants will leave with several finished pieces.
Participants
- learn how to draw on metal using gesso and colored pencils
- instructed how to make embossed brass foil charms and ornaments that can be worn as jewelry or displayed on the wall;
- bring reference images of patterns, shapes, and objects as inspiration for their charms and/or ornaments.
- walk away with several pieces.
Limited capacity.
No previous metal working/jewelry making skills required.
Casting the Net
On view through October 3, 2026 at PLAYGROUND DETROIT.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Zahra Almajidi is a visual artist raised and based in Detroit, MI. Her work explores the ways in which objects and adornment allow displaced people to continue to uphold and practice their craft traditions while living in the diaspora.
