A gold medallion necklace in the Glencairn Museum collection with Salus, the Roman goddess of health and prosperity (late 2nd–3rd century CE).

Sunday, October 26, 2025
1:00–4:30 pm
$40 (includes $15 materials fee)
10% member discount
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Age 16+

Step into the world of ancient artisans and craft your own stunning piece of Roman-inspired jewelry! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll work with thin sheets of brass and brass wire to recreate the intricate embossed designs found on jewelry in Glencairn Museum’s Roman gallery. Personalize your creation by incorporating imagery that holds special meaning to you, or be inspired by imagery from Roman beliefs. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have some experience with metalworking, this workshop offers a fun and immersive journey into the techniques of the past—no prior skills required!

Access to Glencairn’s first floor and the exhibition Rushnyky: Sacred Ukrainian Textiles  is included in the workshop fee.

About the Instructor: 

Eva Mergen has been a craft and handwork instructor for children and adults for the last 15 years.  She has spent most of her life learning a variety of textile techniques and particularly enjoys spinning, weaving, felting, embroidery, and hand sewing.  She believes that the drive to create beauty is innate to everyone and has been a driving force since the beginning of humanity.  She also believes that everyone can learn to be creative.