Chain Making Two-Day Workshop (SOLD OUT)

This two-day workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals of chain making, exploring how repeating handmade links create both structure and visual rhythm. Through demonstrations and guided practice, students will learn essential metalsmithing techniques while constructing a functional chain that can be worn or used as an accessory. By the end of the session, participants will leave with a completed chain that can be worn as a necklace or bracelet, or used as a keychain. 

 In this workshop, you will: 

• Form consistent jump rings from metal wire. 

• Saw and cut rings for clean, precise links. 

• Solder jump rings closed to create a continuous chain. 

• Experiment with surface textures and finishes. 

• Fabricate a simple functional closure. 

This work shop is sold out!

Instructor:Current Cranbrook Academy of Art Graduate student Megan Kerr, who approaches jewelry with a strong technical focus and a commitment to clear, practical skill-building. In addition to her studies at Cranbrook, she holds a BFA in Metal from SUNY New Paltz.  

Instructor Language: English

 Skill Level: This workshop is open to beginners and advanced students, age 18+. 

Max. participants: 7 

 Location: Metalsmithing department of Cranbrook Academy of Art in the New Studios Building. 

Parking: Cranbrook Art Museum Parking Lot. 

 Dates: Thursday, July 23 and Friday, July 24, 2026 

 Time: 10am–2pm each day 

 Food/Beverage: Snacks provided. The Academy also has water bottle refill stations and vending machines near the Metalsmithing department. 

 Cost: $600.00 USD total, for both days* Materials included  

 *If the workshop does not meet the minimum number of participants, it will be canceled, and any purchases will be fully refunded.