Punch it Out! Basic Die-Forming for Jewelry Making Without a Hydraulic Press
Join us for our May workshop!
Time & Location
16 may 2026, 9:30 – 16:00
Charisma Design Studio, 331 N Burr St, Houston, TX 77011, USA
About
Description
During this one-day workshop, students will learn how to use readily available materials, like Masonite board and wood dowels, to create a die form that can be used to create shallow dimensional shapes in sheet metal. Materials for this workshop are included for all participants.
Instructor
Corey Ackelmire
Bio
Corey Ackelmire is a metalsmith and educator living in Houston, TX. She has been a full-time Instructor and the Studio Art Program Coordinator at Houston Community College since 2010. Recent exhibitions include Designing Motherhood at the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft. Ackelmire’s work explores the way objects can recall the emotions of past experiences. Metal objects, from copper pennies to silver spoons, tend to embody opposing qualities, like durability and malleability, the commonplace and the sacred: exploring those relationships is her focus.
Registration
Member Registration
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15 may, 17:00
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm BOTH days Lunch: Please bring a bag lunch or a list of nearby restaurants can be provided / is included. Parking is included / not included / available on the street. All materials are included. / A material fee of $___ is to be paid to the instructor. Please bring the following tools/supplies:
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