A great bonding experience for a mother + child, join us and learn the basics of hand-stamping metal jewelry in this engaging, hands-on class at Artspace. In this workshop, you’ll be introduced to the essential tools, materials, and techniques used in hand-stamped metal jewelry. Through demonstrations and guided practice, you’ll learn how to use metal stamps, hammer and customize your designs, and finish your pieces with professional results.

Each participant will create two metal cuff bracelets using aluminum blanks, one to keep and one to give! A variety of letters, numbers, and decorative symbols will be available so you can personalize your jewelry with meaningful words and patterns.

All tools and materials are provided. No experience necessary. The age for this workshop is suitable from pre-teen to 70+. Adult participants will also enjoy some refreshing mimosas, courtesy of Artspace. 

Tickets are sold in pairs and include all materials and wine. Participants are also welcome to bring their beverage of choice.

Are you an Artspace member? Email Danny Peña, Director of Education at [email protected] for your one-time promo code and receive your discount.

About the Instructor

HSIANG-TING YEN’S love of jewelry started at early age. Just like every little girl, she loved to play with her mother’s jewelry. She was drawn to the fun geometric shapes and the bold colors, especially the 80s clip resin earrings. Years later, she began to collect her own jewelry when she was in college. As a maker, she was fascinated with the idea of making her own jewelry and in 2006 she was introduced to “Beginning Metals and Jewelry” class in her junior year. As soon as she held that jeweler’s saw in her hand, she knew she had found her calling.

In 2012 she received her MA and MFA degrees in Metals and Jewelry from Savannah College of Art and Design. During the three and half year of her graduate school training she created one-of-kind jewelry not only for her loved ones but also for clients that she met at the Philadelphia Museum of Art craft shows. She enjoys the sense of achievement that comes from knowing how much joy her jewelry brings to her clients. She became absorbed with the challenge of problem-solving and brainstorming designs and making the jewelry. She didn’t want to stop, so in order to continuously share her passion with the world, she founded Raleigh-based HTY Jewelry in 2013.

About Artspace //

Artspace is a non-profit visual arts center located in Downtown Raleigh. Visit Artspace to explore exhibitions featuring national and community artists, engage with more than 35 artists working in their studios, and enjoy art classes and community events for all ages and abilities. To learn more about Artspace, visit artspacenc.org

Parking and Accessibility

Free street parking is available on Davie Street. Parking decks with free weekend parking include:

• City Center Deck, 429 S. Wilmington St.
• Moore Square Deck, 233 S. Wilmington St.
• Municipal Complex Deck, 201 W. Morgan St.
• Wilmington Street Station Deck, 117 S. Wilmington St.

Explore accessibility information with our Know Before You Go Guide.