Silversmiths in the American Revolution Lecture – March 26, 2026

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Morris Museum of Art

Augusta, Georgia

Silversmiths in the American Revolution

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 6pm

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Charleston silversmith Kaminer Haislip will present her lecture Silversmiths in the American Revolution at the Morris Museum of Art in Augusta, Georgia on Thursday, March 26 at 6pm. She will highlight several important colonial silversmiths and illustrate how historic 18th century silversmithing relates to her contemporary silver designs. Additionally, she will describe her handcrafted process in which she uses tools and techniques employed by silversmiths for centuries.

Kaminer will also display a selection of her functional home objects and jewelry for the guests to see in person and attendees will have an opportunity to purchase items.

Nationally recognized for her metalwork, Kaminer is the only silversmith practicing in Charleston. Inspired by Charleston’s long-standing silversmithing tradition, she feels compelled to carry it forth. Her work has been featured in over sixty publications, including Silver Magazine, Metalsmith, The Magazine Antiques, Traditional Home, Elle Décor, Garden & Gun, Southern Living, Charleston Magazine, Charleston Weddings, and on the TV show Handcrafted America.

Located on the Riverwalk in historic downtown Augusta, the Morris Museum of Art, the oldest museum in the country that is specifically devoted to the art and artists of the American South, is noted for its multifaceted permanent collection of ore than 6,000 works of art and a rich variety of continually changing special exhibitions and public programs. The Morris is dedicated to the continued interpretation of the culture of the South in all its forms.

Morris Museum of Art

1 Tenth Street

Augusta, GA 30901

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 6pm

 

Silver Fold Formed Jewelry Workshop – Saturday, January 24, 2026

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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)

https://redux.givecloud.co/product/11000-012426S/silver-fold-formed-jewelry-workshop-saturday-january-24-2026

Cost: $238 for Members / $280 for NonMembers

*Membership Discount applied at checkout. *

Age: 18+

silver fold formed jewelry

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.

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American College of the Building Arts Jewelry & Metalsmithing Studio

Copper Bowl Workshop – Saturday, February 21, 2026

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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!

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American College of the Building Arts Jewelry & Metalsmithing Studio

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American College of the Building Arts Jewelry & Metalsmithing Studio

 

Mercury Monday – November 24, 2025

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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

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Silver and ebony teapot by Alfred D. Ward, Photography by Alexis Lorraine Howard

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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

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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

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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.

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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).

 

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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!

Helena Fox Fine Art Trunk Show – November 29 – December 6, 2025

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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. helena fox fine art gallery trunk show 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. helena fox fine art gallery trunk show 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

Silver Cuff Bracelet Workshop – Saturday, September 27, 2025

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Silver Cuff Bracelet Workshop

Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025

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/11000-092725/silver-bracelet-fabrication-workshop-saturday-september-27th-2025

Age: 18+

Students will handcraft a sterling silver cuff bracelet and learn beginner jewelry skills in the American College of the Building Arts jewelry and metalsmithing studio.

Techniques include:

  • piercing
  • filing
  • soldering
  • fabrication
  • forming
  • hammering
  • 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 bracelet.

No experience necessary!

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American College of the Building Arts Jewelry & Metalsmithing Studio

 

Silver Ring Workshop – Saturday, July 26, 2025

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Silver Ring Workshop

Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025

Time: 10:00 am – 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/11000-072625/silver-ring-fabrication-workshop-saturday-july-26th-2025

Cost: $233.75 for Members / $275 for NonMembers

*Membership Discount applied at checkout.*

Age: 18+

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Students will handcraft a sterling silver ring and learn beginner jewelry skills in the American College of the Building Arts jewelry and metalsmithing studio, located in downtown Charleston, South Carolina.

Techniques include:

  •  piercing
  •  filing
  •  soldering
  •  fabrication
  •  forming
  •  hammering
  •  polishing

Students will have the option to incorporate copper and brass into their ring design. All tools, equipment, and materials are provided. No experience necessary!

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American College of the Building Arts Jewelry & Metalsmithing Studio

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American College of the Building Arts Jewelry & Metalsmithing Studio

Silver & Mixed Metal Pendant Workshop – May 24, 2025

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Silver & Mixed Metal Pendant Workshop

Date: Saturday, May 24th, 2025

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)

https://redux.givecloud.co/product/11000-052425/silver-mixed-metal-pendant-workshop-saturday-may-24th-2024

Cost: $275

*Membership Discount applied at checkout. *

Age: 18+

Students will handcraft a sterling silver and mixed metal pendant and learn beginner jewelry skills in the American College of the Building Arts jewelry and metalsmithing studio.

Techniques include:

  •  piercing
  •  filing
  •  soldering
  •  fabrication
  • forming
  • hammering
  • polishing

silver brass copper pendant

Students will have the option to incorporate copper and brass in their pendant design. All metalsmithing tools, equipment, and materials are provided. We ask that students bring a Sharpie marker, plain white paper, pencil, eraser, and ruler to design their pendant. If students are interested in bringing a chain to put their pendant on they are more than welcome to, a chain will not be provided. No experience necessary!

**Please note that hammering can be noisy in the jewelry studio and in the blacksmithing shop in the adjoining room. If you are sensitive to loud noises we recommend bringing your own ear protection. Call us at 843.722.0697 with any questions.**

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American College of the Building Arts Jewelry & Metalsmithing Studio

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American College of the Building Arts Jewelry & Metalsmithing Studio

SC State Library Lecture – Thursday, August 7, 2025

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South Carolina State Library – South Carolina Center for the Book

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 6pm

Charleston Silver, Past to Present Lecture by Kaminer Haislip

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Corresponding to an echo as it travels,  Coffeepot III by Kaminer Haislip

On Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 6pm, Charleston silversmith Kaminer Haislip will present a lecture titled Charleston Silver, Past to Present on the history of colonial Charleston silversmithing and how it relates to her contemporary silver designs at the South Carolina State Library’s South Carolina Center for the Book, located in Columbia, SC. She will also describe her handcrafted process in which she uses tools and techniques employed by silversmiths for centuries.

Additionally, she will display a selection of her silver functional home objects and jewelry and attendees will have an opportunity to purchase items.

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Charleston Rice Spoon by Kaminer Haislip

Nationally recognized for her metalwork, Kaminer is the only silversmith practicing in Charleston. Inspired by Charleston’s long-standing silversmithing tradition, she feels compelled to carry it forth. Her designs have been exhibited internationally and nationally, featured in over sixty publications, including Silver Magazine, Metalsmith, The Magazine Antiques, Traditional Home, Elle Décor, Garden & Gun, Southern Living, Charleston Magazine, Charleston Weddings, and on the TV show Handcrafted America.

The South Carolina Silver Society, an organization of members that love the craftsmanship and history of silver, will also be present at the event with information about their organization. To learn more about them, visit their website https://southcarolinasilversociety.org/

For more details and to register for the event, visit the link below.

https://statelibrary.sc.libcal.com/event/14115312

The South Carolina State Library is located at 1500 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201.

https://www.statelibrary.sc.gov/

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 6pm