Emma Macchiarini
Third generation metal smith in the Macchiarini family
Emma teaching soldering in her Asheville studio.
Emma Macchiarini created Metalworkssf together with friends and family in the studio space that was Macchiarini Creative Design in the Summer of 2015. The school exists within the studio, and shares space with the jewelry business founded originally by her Grandfather Peter Macchiarini.
Emma’s idea was to create a space where members of the public could access the unique type of knowledge that was passed generationally between her and her grandfather and father. Interaction was always a part of the Macchiarini story. People would come from near and far to create a unique piece of custom crafted work with Peter, and then Daniel, and finally Emma Macchiarini. It was only a matter of taking that interaction one step further to have those who were brave enough, walk right in and make something of their own.
Bench jewelry making is a unique experience, and Emma felt that instructing others in the blend of handcrafting and casting was something that would enrich the landscape of San Francisco’s North Beach area, and the west coast in general.
Hundreds of people have passed through our doors now for workshops, classes, and tours. We are proud to be part of sharing hands on studio jewelry with the world!
Emma Macchiarini Mankin-Morris is the third generation of metal smiths in the Macchiarini family. She draws her inspiration from the work of her Father and Grandfather, as well as her love of the natural world. Themes in her work vary from animal forms, floral blooms, and the human body, to outer space and mathematic, or geometric pattern. Emma enjoys creating Jewelry which comes of a process rather than a pattern. She looks at Jewelry making as an adventure with challenges, and points of interest, rather than the mere creation of an object. At best, her work is the making of wearable sculpture, as learned by studying with her Grandfather Peter Macchiarini.
Emma believes in a strong relationship, and balance between Art and Craft, as well as an ethical and ecological approach to Jewelry making.
Emma Macchiarini now lives in Asheville, North Carolina, where she has founded a sister school, and new jewelry shop. Visit the website here:
www.mtnmetalworksasheville.com
Thank you for your continued support, and Happy Making!
Emma Macchiarini