Join me for a week long workshop at Arrowmont!

May 25th-30th, 2025

Find more info and register for this in-person workshop here!

Join this workshop for an immersive week in powder coating and creating custom brooches (or pendants)! This workshop will cover how to apply color, unique textures, and detailed illustrations to metal surfaces and you'll learn how to fabricate and design your own brooch back. A variety of techniques will be demonstrated, including “wet packing” powder coats with “Liquid 2 Powder,” drawing directly with powder, and creating layered effects using Prismacolor markers, graphite, paint markers, and micron pens. Students will also learn how to achieve painterly effects with powder. Students will learn skills in designing and crafting secure and stylish brooch backs from scratch. 
 
 Whether you're a jeweler looking to add new personal touches to your creations or a craft enthusiast eager to expand your skills, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge of powder coating and confidence to produce professional-quality brooch mechanisms.

Joine me for a Virtual Two day Workshop through Pocosin Arts!

March 12th & 19th 10am-12pm Eastern Time

Register Here!

In this demo-focused virtual class students will expand on their basic knowledge of powder coating by learning alternative applications such as “wet packing” the powder coats using “Liquid 2 Powder”, how to draw on and with the powder coats, and achieve painterly like affects with the powder. You do not need to be an illustrator to enjoy thisclass, these techniques are great for adding textures and patterns to your work. Brie will demonstrate how to effectively add color, patterns, and illustrations to the powder coated surface using Prismacolors, graphite, paint markers, and micron pens – teaching students how to add their own artistic aesthetic to their work. She will also discuss design options for setting powder coated pieces with tabs and or rivets.

Basic jewelry skills such as sawing and soldering & beginner powder coating skills required.