Silversmiths in the American Revolution Lecture – September 16, 2026

American College of the Building Arts

Charleston, South Carolina

Silversmiths in the American Revolution

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 6pm

Charleston silversmith Kaminer Haislip will present her lecture Silversmiths in the American Revolution at the American College of the Building Arts on Wednesday, September 16 at 6pm. She will highlight several important colonial silversmiths and illustrate how historic 18^th 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.

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.

The American College of the Building Arts is the only accredited college in the United States that fully integrates professional training in the traditional building trades with a liberal arts core curriculum. Graduates are not only well-versed in a building arts trade, but they also earn a Bachelor of Applied Science degree, preparing them for the successful real-life application of their trade. Kaminer Haislip is the Adjunct Professor of Silversmithing and teaches elective metalsmithing and jewelry classes at the college. Additionally, she teaches one day workshops there in partnership with ACBA and Redux Contemporary Art Center that are open to the public.

American College of the Building Arts

649 Meeting Street

Charleston, SC 29403

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 6pm