Sun Kyoung Kim

Chain Dynamics

May 31 - June 5, 2026

Open to All Skill Levels

Metals, Jewelry

Overview

This workshop will focus on chain making using copper, brass, and/or sterling silver. While chain construction involves only basic metalworking techniques, it offers great potential, as the chain itself can become a complete, wearable jewelry piece. The workshop is open to all skill levels. Students will begin with demonstrations on essential techniques: annealing, wire forming, silver soldering, texturing, and basic wire forging. After practicing these fundamentals, students will be encouraged to explore various wire forms to create original, dynamic chain compositions, with an emphasis on incorporating three-dimensional elements. Each student will leave the workshop with several finished chain wearables.

Course Fee : $760.00

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Scholarships & Material Fees

Need help covering workshop costs? Arrowmont offers financial aid opportunities to broaden access to our arts and craft programs. We believe a diverse community enriches the learning experience for all.

Material fees are not included in our national workshop costs, but are included with the cost of our winter short workshops. A material list with estimated costs will be emailed about 30 days before the national workshop begins.

TUITION & FEES

SCHOLARSHIPS

Cost Breakdown

One Week Workshop Tuition

$760.00

Registration Fee

$50.00

Estimated Cost*
*Fees exclude housing and meal plans

$810.00

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Artist Bio

Sun Kyoung Kim

Sun Kyoung Kim is a metalsmith, jeweler, and educator who was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea, and currently resides in Carbondale, Illinois. She is an Associate Professor at Southern Illinois University, where she has been teaching metalsmithing and jewelry making for 17 years. Kim holds both a BFA and an MFA in metals from Sungshin Women's University in Seoul, and a second MFA in metals from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is an accomplished artist who has had four solo exhibitions in four different states, exhibited in numerous group exhibitions nationally and internationally, and taught summer workshops at the Penland School of Crafts.

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Explore the Metals Studio

With views that overlook our wood hillside, the Metal Studio is located in our main Turner Building. Central aisles of dedicated workbenches, with a bank of windows on one side and vented multi-use tables for casting, soldering, and finishing on the other. This vaulted studio is a jeweler’s favorite. Ideal for smaller metal work of all kinds, the long narrow space includes hammer and machine rooms, outdoor covered porch for larger fabrication, and a shared kiln room with the Glass Studio.

Explore the Metals Studio