# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Chain Making Workshop
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 16 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: 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. 

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. 

Instructor: Pavonis Giron, who earned a BFA in Metalsmithing and Sculpture from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, works closely with material and structure and aims to create an open, supportive environment for sharing process and experimentation. 

Instructor Language: English/Spanish 

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. 

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.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomfield-hills/chain-making-workshop/200029881014140
- **Event Categories**: workshops, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 20

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Bloomfield Hills
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 39221 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills, MI, United States, Michigan 48303
- **lat**: 42.57863
- **long**: -83.24329
- **full address**: 39221 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills, MI, United States, Michigan 48303

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Chain Making Workshop being held?
  - **A:** Chain Making Workshop takes place on Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 16 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm at 39221 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills, MI, United States, Michigan 48303.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Chain Making Workshop?
  - **A:** Chain Making Workshop is organized by Cranbrook Academy of Art.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Chain Making Workshop is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bloomfield Hills, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Chain Making Workshop sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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