Copper Bowl Workshop – Saturday, February 21, 2026
Copper Bowl Workshop
Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
Time: 10:00am – 4:00 pm
Instructor: Kaminer Haislip, Adjunct Professor of Silversmithing at the American College of the Building Arts
Register: Redux Contemporary Art Center (contact them at the link below to sign up)
https://redux.givecloud.co/product/11000-022126C/copper-bowl-workshop
Cost: $238 for Members / $280 for NonMembers
*Membership Discount applied at checkout.*
Age: 18+
Students will handcraft a copper bowl and learn beginner silversmithing skills in the American College of the Building Arts jewelry and metalsmithing studio.
Techniques include:
- sinking
- forming
- hammering
- annealing
- filing
- polishing
All metalsmithing tools, equipment, and materials are provided. We ask that students bring Sharpie marker, plain white paper, pencil, eraser, and ruler to design their bowl.
No experience necessary!
American College of the Building Arts Jewelry & Metalsmithing Studio
American College of the Building Arts Jewelry & Metalsmithing Studio
Silver Fold Formed Jewelry Workshop – Saturday, January 24, 2026
Silver Fold Formed Jewelry Workshop
Date: Saturday, January 24th, 2026
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Instructor: Kaminer Haislip, Adjunct Professor of Silversmithing at the American College of the Building Arts
Register: Redux Contemporary Art Center (contact them at the link below to sign up)
Cost: $238 for Members / $280 for NonMembers
*Membership Discount applied at checkout. *
Age: 18+
Students will handcraft a sterling silver pendant, brooch, or pair of earrings utilizing the process of fold forming and learn beginner jewelry skills in the American College of the Building Arts jewelry and metalsmithing studio. Techniques include fold forming, piercing, filing, soldering, fabrication, hammering, and polishing. All tools, equipment, and materials are provided. No experience necessary!
Students should wear close toed shoes and comfortable clothes (it can get messy). The workshop does not have central heating or air, so dress accordingly. Hammering can be noisy in the jewelry studio and in the blacksmithing shop in the adjoining room, therefore if you are sensitive to loud noise, please bring ear protection.
Since this will be a long workshop, please bring food and water if needed.
Materials to Bring:
Please bring a sharpie marker, plain white paper, pencil, eraser and ruler for designing your piece.
Call Redux at 843.722.0697 with any questions.
American College of the Building Arts Jewelry & Metalsmithing Studio
American College of the Building Arts Jewelry & Metalsmithing Studio
Helena Fox Fine Art Trunk Show – November 29 – December 6, 2025
Helena Fox Fine Art in historic, downtown Charleston, SC
Photograph by Marie Rodriguez Photography
Helena Fox Fine Art Trunk Show – Charleston, SC
Helena Fox Fine Art represents my handcrafted silver designs and carries a curated selection of my silver hollowware, flatware, home objects, and jewelry in their beautiful, downtown Charleston art gallery.
They are hosting a special trunk show featuring my artwork from Saturday, November 29 – Saturday, December 6, 2025. Stop by during regular gallery hours to see a wider variety of my silver functional home objects, original jewelry designs, and Christmas ornaments than what they usually carry in the gallery.
Friday, December 5 from 5-8pm the exhibition will be part of the downtown Charleston artwalk for the month of December and we are thrilled to participate. I will be on site that night for the event to discuss my work with the guests. I hope to see you there at this festive holiday shopping event!
Helena Fox Fine Art
106A Church Street
Charleston, SC 29401
843-723-0073
www.helenafoxfineart.com
Mercury Monday – November 24, 2025
Mercury Monday
November 24, 2025
3:30pm-8:30pm
I am excited to be a part of “Mercury Monday,” a book signing and holiday gift fair on November 24 that will benefit Quail Forever! Now in its fourth year, it will run from 3:30pm-8:30pm and offer “full Charleston hospitality” and kick off the holiday season in style with lots of friends.
I will have my silver jewelry, functional home objects, and Christmas ornaments displayed for sale alongside a wide variety of other talented Charleston vendors. Additionally, popular local authors will be signing their books available for purchase.
If you wish to attend, you must go to the Charleston Mercury’s website and sign up to learn more about this annual community event.
Visit charlestonmercury.com
Legacy of a Mentor: The Artistic Influence of Alfred D. Ward – 2025
Silver and ebony teapot by Alfred D. Ward, Photography by Alexis Lorraine Howard
Corresponding to an echo as it travels (teapot II), silver and purple heart, by Kaminer Haislip, Photography by Alexis Lorraine Howard
Legacy of a Mentor: The Artistic Influence of Alfred D. Ward
October 13 – November 15, 2025
Winthrop University
Rutledge Gallery & Elizabeth Dunlap Patrick Gallery
Reception: November 13, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Featuring work from select alumni and previous students of Alf Ward.
Coordinated by Winthrop University Galleries
https://www.winthrop.edu/cvpa/galleries/index.aspx
133 McLaurin Hall
Rock Hill, SC 29733
Kaminer Haislip and Alfred D. Ward at University of London Sir John Cass Silversmithing Studio in 2004
It truly is an honor to be invited to exhibit in Winthrop University’s exhibition Legacy of a Mentor: The Artistic Influence of Alfred D. Ward. This special exhibition will be on display from October 13 – November 15, 2025 in the Rutledge Gallery & Elizabeth Dunlap Patrick Gallery.
I studied under Alf at Winthrop for both my BFA in Jewelry and Metals and MFA in Silversmithing and Design. Alf was an internationally acclaimed British silversmith from London and I was extremely fortunate to have learned my skills from him. He had an immense impact on my life and put me on the path to where I am now.
Platinum Brooch by Alfred D. Ward
A select group of alumni that studied under Alf have been invited to participate and show artworks that relate to Alf for this commemorative exhibition. My artworks include a silver teapot (pictured above), coffeepot, cream and sugar set, and Rialto Pendant Large (pictured below).
Rialto Pendant Large by Kaminer Haislip
A catalogue about the exhibition is being published by Winthrop University Galleries and will be available for purchase through them.
I will be in attendance at the reception on Thursday, November 13 from 5:30pm-7pm and I hope to see you there!