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No prerequisites required
Join Lilwen Jones in her creative course dedicated to instructing on the techniques used to craft artistry from the prairies, creeks, and forests of the Midwest. In Lilwen’s class, you’ll be guided through the basic methods of “cold connection” copper-smithing, creating your own crinoid link bracelet and earring set. You’ll be taught how to forage and gather your own wild materials. How to start building your own copper-smithing toolkit. And most importantly, how to honor your own unique artistic style in each handcrafted piece you take home. This workshop is all about finding the beauty hidden within the earth around us and channeling that essence into wearable works of art. If you have a passion for nature and a desire to learn basic metalwork, then this is the creative course for you.
In this course, you’ll be walked through the process of crafting your own copper crinoid bracelet and earring set.
Class Dates:
Wednesday, December 10th, 2025 | 4-6 PM
Thursday, December 11th, 2025 | 4-6 PM
Museum Member: $67.50 | Non-Members: $75
Instructor: Lilwen Jones
Location: Studio A
Artist Bio
Lilwen Jones is a self-taught metalsmith, photographer, and found object artist with work that is heavily inspired by her lifelong passion for the natural world around us. Lilwen grew up ensconced in the heart of the Midwest. Spending her days exploring and foraging within the woods, prairies, and creeks of Indiana and northern Michigan. This love of the wild is channeled into each creation Lilwen conjures. With unique, earthen pieces that highlight the hidden beauty found within the foraged materials she gathers.
No prerequisites required
Join Lilwen Jones in her creative course dedicated to instructing on the techniques used to craft artistry from the prairies, creeks, and forests of the Midwest. In Lilwen’s class, you’ll be guided through the basic methods of “cold connection” copper-smithing, creating your own crinoid link bracelet and earring set. You’ll be taught how to forage and gather your own wild materials. How to start building your own copper-smithing toolkit. And most importantly, how to honor your own unique artistic style in each handcrafted piece you take home. This workshop is all about finding the beauty hidden within the earth around us and channeling that essence into wearable works of art. If you have a passion for nature and a desire to learn basic metalwork, then this is the creative course for you.
In this course, you’ll be walked through the process of crafting your own copper crinoid bracelet and earring set.
Class Dates:
Wednesday, December 10th, 2025 | 4-6 PM
Thursday, December 11th, 2025 | 4-6 PM
Museum Member: $67.50 | Non-Members: $75
Instructor: Lilwen Jones
Location: Studio A
Artist Bio
Lilwen Jones is a self-taught metalsmith, photographer, and found object artist with work that is heavily inspired by her lifelong passion for the natural world around us. Lilwen grew up ensconced in the heart of the Midwest. Spending her days exploring and foraging within the woods, prairies, and creeks of Indiana and northern Michigan. This love of the wild is channeled into each creation Lilwen conjures. With unique, earthen pieces that highlight the hidden beauty found within the foraged materials she gathers.