RAD PASS: Metal Bookmark with Vicki Branagan

Learn how to refine brass or copper sheet metal into a functional bookmark! RAD Pass Workshop Please note: This workshop is being offered exclusively through RAD Pass. To read more about RAD Pass and to register for this workshop, please click on the link above. The program is open to any Allegheny County resident (age 18+) with a library card. Metal Bookmark with Vicki Branagan 3-Hour Workshop Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026 Time: 10am-1pm Description: Get introduced to metalsmithing with this beginner-friendly workshop where you’ll design and create your own metal bookmark! Students will learn techniques including annealing, texturing, stamping, filing, and finishing. No prior experience is needed, we will focus on safe tool use and learning skills while you make a functional, personalized piece to take home. Perfect for anyone curious about metalsmithing and looking for a creative first project or making a handmade gift for the bookworm in your life! Tuition & Materials: All tuition and materials are complimentary thanks to RAD Pass! Location: Contemporary Craft - Raphael Building (5645 Butler St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201) Cancellations: Cancellations are decided one business day before the start date. If workshops must be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, you will be notified via email. If you require accessibility accommodations, please let us know by calling 412.261.7003 and we are happy to assist you. About the Instructor Vicki Branagan is Contemporary Craft's Education Manager. She completed CC's studio apprentiship in 2024. Vicki is a metalsmith, woodworkder, and avid crocheter. She received her MFA From Edinboro University in 2022 and has lived and worked in Pittsburgh, PA since graduating.