Welcome to the Maki Handmade Goldsmith Workshop in Stuttgart West! On Mother's Day, participants will gather for a delightful breakfast and then unleash their creativity: under the guidance of experienced goldsmith Camilo, they will create a pendant or bracelet with a unique texture and engraving. Attendees can choose to work with sterling silver or golden brass.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE CREATIVE BRUNCH & WORKSHOP:

The Mother's Day workshop will commence at 10:00 AM with a cozy breakfast in the jewelry workshop. Participants will start the day with their mothers in a relaxing atmosphere. The delicious homemade breakfast includes:

• 1/2 cream cheese bagel
• 1/2 avocado bagel
• 1x homemade granola
• 1x croissant with butter and jam (not vegan)
• 1x Mother's Day cupcake
• Hummus & veggie sticks

As a welcome gesture, a glass of sparkling wine will be provided, and attendees can enjoy unlimited tea, water, sparkling water, and orange juice during the breakfast & workshop.

After breakfast, the jewelry workshop will begin.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE JEWELRY WORKSHOP:

1) Introduction and Initial Exercises

The workshop kicks off with a brief welcome and introduction, detailing the various design options and materials. A demonstration of engraving techniques will follow, allowing participants to make initial attempts on a test plaque while receiving guidance on the engraving process.

2) Planning the Jewelry Piece and Engraving

If participants are unsure of what they want to create, they can draw inspiration from model examples. Together, they will plan which pieces to make and decide on the dimensions and design based on their desired engravings.

3) Cutting the Pendant and Shaping the Bracelet

Using pre-prepared wire and metal sheets, participants will either cut their bracelet blank or stamp out their pendant. The pendants will be briefly heated, and participants will have the opportunity to work with the burner. Following this, they will refine their blanks using sandpaper.

4) Hammering / Texturizing

Participants can choose to polish their jewelry piece or apply an exciting texture, such as a rustic hammering effect or a matte finish.

5) Engraving with Stamps

Using stamps, participants will imprint their desired engraving onto their jewelry. There are letters and numbers in various sizes and fonts, as well as numerous symbols and motifs available for personalizing their pieces. Additionally, the engraving can be darkened for a typewriter effect.

6) Finishing Edges and Final Touches

After engraving, participants will smooth the edges of their pieces and give them the finishing touches. Camilo will drill any necessary holes, providing a glimpse into the workshop.

7) Shaping the Bracelet, Adding Loops, and Cutting Chains

In the final step, participants will shape their bracelet or, if needed, cut the chain for their necklace or bracelet. They will learn to properly attach a loop and will have the chance to cut and assemble their chain.

POSSIBLE ENGRAVING MOTIFS:

A variety of metal stamps are available for personalization:

• Letters & numbers in various fonts
• Star signs
• Nature motifs (trees, plants, sun, moon, stars, mountains, waves, ...)
• Symbols and patterns
• Other motifs

COSTS FOR THE WORKSHOP & MATERIALS:

The course fee includes the base fee for the workshop, which covers:

• Welcome reception with sparkling wine/juice
• Homemade breakfast
• Workshop with goldsmith Camilo & jewelry designer Frederike from Maki Handmade
• Access to all tools and consumables (e.g., test plaques, sandpaper, files, etc.)
• Complimentary drinks (water, sparkling water, various teas)*
• Gift box & polishing cloth for the jewelry piece
• 10% discount voucher for Maki Handmade for our store or the next workshop
• An instant souvenir photo of participants and their mothers
• A small surprise for all mothers

*optional items such as sodas, sparkling wine, wine, beer, and shandy are also available from the fridge

The materials for the workshop will be charged separately according to the project:

Golden Brass:

• Small pendant (7 - 9mm): 10€
• Large pendant (10mm and above): 15€
• Thin bracelet: 18€
• Thick bracelet: 30€

Sustainable Sterling Silver (made in-house):

• Small pendant (7 - 9mm): 15€
• Large pendant (10mm and above): 20€
• Thin bracelet: 35€
• Thick/massive bracelet: from 80€ (charged by weight)

For the pendants, various chain models are available to create necklaces, bracelets, or anklets to the desired length (brass from 12€ / sterling silver from 18€).