Song Brocade Jewelry Workshop
Dive into the art of transforming traditional Chinese silk brocade into stunning, wearable jewelry! 🧵✨
In this interactive workshop, you’ll utilize authentic silk Song Brocade as your primary material to craft a contemporary jewelry piece. Choose your favorite brocade pattern and create a unique ring, earrings, brooch, or pendant.
🌸 About Song Brocade 🌸
Song Brocade is revered as one of China's Four Great Brocades, boasting a weaving tradition that spans over a millennium. Each piece features intricate patterns and luxurious colors, ensuring that every finished jewelry item is truly one-of-a-kind.
🪞 What You’ll Learn 🪞
- The rich history and cultural significance of Song Brocade
- How to discern authentic silk Song Brocade
- Essential techniques for merging textiles with metal in jewelry making
- Step-by-step guidance to create your personalized Song Brocade jewelry piece
🎉 Workshop Highlights 🎉
- Enjoy a small-group setting perfect for beginners
- Work with authentic Chinese silk Song Brocade
- Personalize your pattern and jewelry style
- All necessary tools and materials are provided
- Leave with a unique handmade piece!
💰 Options & Pricing 💰
Select your favorite Song Brocade pattern and create one jewelry piece:
- Ring: 18K gold-plated adjustable band - $65
- Earrings: Paired with 925 sterling silver posts - $75
- Brooch: Elegant pin-back design - $75
- Pendant: Double-sided with tassel - $85
👩🏫 About the Instructor 👩🏫
Stina Wen, a contemporary jewelry designer based in New York, merges materials, craftsmanship, and culture, focusing on blending traditional Chinese techniques into modern wearable art. Stina hosts hands-on workshops on Song Brocade jewelry and other heritage crafts, offering participants a unique glimpse into Chinese culture through the art of creation.
