The Alchemist Picnic comes to Bristol!
We are honoured to host the international round table for jewellers - the Alchemist Picnic, facilitated by pioneering jeweller Wayne Werner and now in it’s 11th year.
An evening filled with discussion, connection and community, jewellers are invited to share their experiences of working and living in a creative industry and to use the opportunity to learn, explore and be inspired by the shared experiences of others.
Whether you have 30 years experience or are new to making, this event is open to all.
Topic of the evening TBC
When: Friday 10th of October 7-9pm
Where: Silver & Steel, 74 East Street, Bristol, BS3 4EY
Price: FREE
Refreshments will be provided with an option to donate
Wayne Werner - Jeweler/goldsmith, Educator is a third generation metal smith from Maryland, US. A jewellery maker for over 35 years. With clients worldwide.
Wayne Werner has traveled around the world to learn with metal workers from Italy and Egypt to Java and Bali. Specialising in cold forging precious metals, Werner has incorporated the traditional techniques of gold and platinum smithing with his artistic vision of paying homage to the fertility cults of the ancient world.
Werner’s work explores the relationship to metals liquid opus and the opus of mankind, both being a product of the earth cooling down. Through his work Werner attempts to remind people of the miracle of life and the cosmic happening that we all are.
Through his facilitation of events like the Alchemist Picnic Wayne shares a lifetime of knowledge and experience and gives space for jewellers to develop and grow their practice and connection to the craft and international community.
The Alchemist Picnic comes to Bristol!
We are honoured to host the international round table for jewellers - the Alchemist Picnic, facilitated by pioneering jeweller Wayne Werner and now in it’s 11th year.
An evening filled with discussion, connection and community, jewellers are invited to share their experiences of working and living in a creative industry and to use the opportunity to learn, explore and be inspired by the shared experiences of others.
Whether you have 30 years experience or are new to making, this event is open to all.
Topic of the evening TBC
When: Friday 10th of October 7-9pm
Where: Silver & Steel, 74 East Street, Bristol, BS3 4EY
Price: FREE
Refreshments will be provided with an option to donate
Wayne Werner - Jeweler/goldsmith, Educator is a third generation metal smith from Maryland, US. A jewellery maker for over 35 years. With clients worldwide.
Wayne Werner has traveled around the world to learn with metal workers from Italy and Egypt to Java and Bali. Specialising in cold forging precious metals, Werner has incorporated the traditional techniques of gold and platinum smithing with his artistic vision of paying homage to the fertility cults of the ancient world.
Werner’s work explores the relationship to metals liquid opus and the opus of mankind, both being a product of the earth cooling down. Through his work Werner attempts to remind people of the miracle of life and the cosmic happening that we all are.
Through his facilitation of events like the Alchemist Picnic Wayne shares a lifetime of knowledge and experience and gives space for jewellers to develop and grow their practice and connection to the craft and international community.
