Adults 55+, would you like to make your own silver bracelet and meet other creative minds?
Join silversmith teaching artist Jonah Hill (Hopi/Quechan) for the upcoming Creative Aging Tufa Casting workshop at the Heard Museum!
Creative Aging is a FREE, month-long workshop available to community members 55 and better. Learn a new skill and make some friends along the way as Jonah Hill takes us through the process of Tufa Casting from start to finish. You will finish the class with a new appreciation for silversmithing AND a beautiful silver adornment made by you!
Dates include March 21, March 28, April 4, and April 11 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm.
Class sizes are limited. Please complete the registration form and our team will notify you to confirm your spot until all spaces are filled.
Jonah Hill (Hopi/Quechan)
What is Tufa Casting?
Tufa Casting is a traditional metalworking technique used by Native American artists to create silver jewelry and other metal objects, particularly among the Navajo and Hopi. It involves carving a design into a soft, porous stone called tufa, which is a type of compressed volcanic ash. Once the design is carved, the stone is split into two halves, and a channel is cut to allow molten metal (typically silver) to be poured into the mold. After cooling, the metal piece is removed, cleaned, and polished, often with additional engraving or stone settings.
What is Creative Aging?
Creative Aging programs at the Heard Museum are designed to help participants (55+) develop their artistic abilities through intentional, step-by-step instruction. These activities provide opportunities for meaningful connection and interaction with others while learning a new medium and working on your own creation. They are led by professional teaching artists and encourage community engagement alongside other creative minds. Register for our next Creative Aging event today!
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