Metalwork Workshop with Hillary Davenport

Metalwork Workshop with Hillary Davenport

The Artisan Spotlight Series continues at Historic Kennedy Pharmacy with a metalwork workshop!

By Davenport House Museum

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Historic Kennedy Pharmacy

323 East Broughton Street Savannah, GA 31401

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No refunds

About this event

Historic Savannah Foundation and the Davenport House Museum present the Artisan Spotlight Series. The popular series offers engaging, hands-on events at Historic Kennedy Pharmacy and provides a dynamic platform for artists and artisans to share their creative processes with local residents and visitors.

TICKETS: To register, please visit davenporthousemuseum.org/public-programs.

This August, celebrate the craftsmanship behind Savannah’s iconic ironwork in a creative workshop led by local artist and SCAD graduate Hillary Davenport. Participants of all skill levels will be introduced to metalworking in a hands-on, accessible format and learn about the ancient metalsmithing technique known as repoussé. This multi-step technique involves transferring an image onto a thin metal surface to create a three-dimensional design. Drawing inspiration from the decorative ironwork details at the Davenport House, participants will create their own ornamental piece to take home.

All tools and materials will be provided. No experience is necessary to participate in Artisan Spotlight Series workshops. Space is limited, and advance registration is required.

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Davenport House Museum

ABOUT DAVENPORT HOUSE MUSEUM:

The Davenport House Museum is the historic 1820 Federal-style home and iconic Historic Savannah Foundation property that began the modern-day preservation movement in Savannah, Ga. In 1955, seven local women joined forces to save the Davenport House from demolition. Today, this award-winning house museum is dedicated to sharing the stories of master carpenter Isaiah Davenport, his family and the enslaved residents who lived in this home overlooking Columbia Square, showcasing period artifacts of life in Savannah from 1820 to 1827. Highlights include the new Urban Enslaved Exhibit, which opened to the public in November 2023. Owned and operated by Historic Savannah Foundation, the Davenport House is the winner of the Preserve America Presidential Award — the highest national award honoring historic preservation achievement — and welcomes more than 40,000 visitors annually. More info: davenporthousemuseum.org.

ABOUT HISTORIC SAVANNAH FOUNDATION:

Historic Savannah Foundation (HSF), a leading nonprofit cultural institution, saves the buildings, places and stories that define Savannah’s past, present and future. Founded in 1955 when seven brave women banded together to save the Isaiah Davenport House, Historic Savannah Foundation spearheaded the preservation movement in Savannah. The organization continues to preserve and operate The Davenport House Museum, sharing its important story with the community, and operates a Revolving Fund to save endangered historic properties, now totaling over 400 buildings throughout several of Savannah’s historic districts. HSF is currently celebrating its 70th anniversary and continues to lead preservation efforts throughout the Savannah community. More info: myhsf.org.

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