Makers Moment: Metalsmithing with Robyn Nichols

Class Description: Presented by KCAI Art & Design Labs in collaboration with Marble & Canvas

Celebrate the season with creativity, craftsmanship, and a little holiday magic! Join us for a special Makers Moment featuring internationally acclaimed silversmith and goldsmith Robyn Nichols, whose extraordinary work celebrates the beauty of nature through the artistry of precious metals.

In this intimate, hands-on workshop, Robyn will guide participants in creating their own beautiful, handcrafted sterling silver holiday ornament. Inspired by nature's timeless forms, from delicate snowflakes to elegant botanical designs, participants will explore traditional metalworking techniques and create a unique keepsake to treasure for years to come.

No experience necessary — just bring your creativity!

Price: $150

Days: Thursday, November 19th, 2026

Time: 5pm-8pm

Location: Vanderslice Hall, Marble & Canvas. CAMPUS MAP

Instructor: Robyn Nichols ('79 Design) is an international silver-and-goldsmith artist with a vision that the beauty of nature can be brought to life in the sculpting of precious metals. Robyn's graceful and elegant sterling silver wearables, tableware and commissioned works are sold and collected across the United States, Canada, Italy, Australia, England, South America and the Caribbean countries. Her work is included in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian Institution-Cooper Hewitt Museum (New York City), the Contemporary Art Museum of Virginia Beach (Virginia Beach, Virginia), the Michael Klein Collection at Temple Congregation B'nai Jehudah (Overland Park, Kansas), the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art (Kansas City, Missouri) and the Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute of Religion Museum, New York, NY.

Supplies: All supplies and materials are included in the class fee and will be provided during the workshop.

Parking: Parking is available in any of the (NON-RESERVED) KCAI parking lot spaces across campus. RESERVED spaces are available after 5pm on the weekdays and all day on the weekends. There is also available street parking surrounding KCAI campus. 

Refund: Registered participants can receive refunds to the original payment method (Studio Fee minus Humanitix Fee) up to 14 days before the first class.