Silversmithing in Mähring with Brigitte Breusch
Published: 02.12.2024
Design Werkstatt
- Mail:
- info
stuessi.de
- Phone:
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- Management:
- Felix Urs Stüssi
DEADLINE: 30/05/2025

The silversmith Brigitte Breusch Veittinger lives and works in the old customs house in Mähring near the border with the Czech Republic, attractively embedded in the wooded low mountain landscape of the Upper Bavarian Forest.
In the area there are cultural monuments, interesting leisure activities and beautiful hiking areas. She offers her Studio and her experience as a Host and leader of the silversmithing courses. On the outskirts of the village lies an idyllic small bathing pond. Accommodation in Mähring ia available at attractively low prices. Only a quarter of an hour away from Mähring is Bärnau. in the former municipal brewery of the city is the National German Button Museum. In the heyday of the Bärnau button industry, a total of 32 companies were active and formed the livelihood of the entire region. The historical park with around 30 reconstructed buildings from the Middle Ages is also located in Bärnau. It is the largest museum of its kind in the German-speaking world. The Sibyllenbad with a healing spring containing radon and carbonated minerals is only 14 km away from Mähring.
Classes in Freiburg
The Studio in Freiburg with 10 places is located near the City centre in the beautiful district of Wiehre and well equipped for all the workshops. A perfect place to develop ideas and learn new techniques. The history of the city of Freiburg is closely linked to silver mining. In the Middle Ages there were also many gem cutting places. A complete historic grinding workshop has been preserved in nearby Waldkirch, which can be visited by appointment. Freiburg is described as one of the most popular Towns worldwide in the lonely Planet travel guide. Accommodation should therefore be booked early.
Date: 13.07.2025-18.07.2025.
Teachter: B. Breusch.
Place: Mähring.
Fee: 790 Euros.
Application & Signing up
The Price of € 790.- includes only class fee and the use of Tools. Participants have access to an extensive range of materials for the realization of jewellery. A flat rate is charged for the basic course material. Additional Materials are paid according to individual need at the end of the course. Tools are provided, some special tools can be purchased after the Workshop. Own Materials and Tools can be used as well.
The confirmation of your registration will take place immediately if a place is available. Reservations become valid with the receipt of a deposit of at least 25% of the course price within 14 days after receipt of the registration confirmation. The remaining amount must be received by the Design Werkstatt at least 1 month before the start of the course. If you withdraw up to 1 month before the start of the course, a processing fee of 25% of the course price will be retained. After that, there is no entitlement to reimbursement, unless the participant who is unable to attend provides a suitable replacement. Travel, accommodation, food and insurance are the responsibility of the participants.
If a course has to be cancelled by the Design Werkstatt, amounts already paid will be refunded in full.
Classes in Freiburg
The Studio in Freiburg with 10 places is located near the City centre in the beautiful district of Wiehre and well equipped for all the workshops. A perfect place to develop ideas and learn new techniques. The history of the city of Freiburg is closely linked to silver mining. In the Middle Ages there were also many gem cutting places. A complete historic grinding workshop has been preserved in nearby Waldkirch, which can be visited by appointment. Freiburg is described as one of the most popular Towns worldwide in the lonely Planet travel guide. Accommodation should therefore be booked early.
Date: 13.07.2025-18.07.2025.
Teachter: B. Breusch.
Place: Mähring.
Fee: 790 Euros.
Application & Signing up
The Price of € 790.- includes only class fee and the use of Tools. Participants have access to an extensive range of materials for the realization of jewellery. A flat rate is charged for the basic course material. Additional Materials are paid according to individual need at the end of the course. Tools are provided, some special tools can be purchased after the Workshop. Own Materials and Tools can be used as well.
The confirmation of your registration will take place immediately if a place is available. Reservations become valid with the receipt of a deposit of at least 25% of the course price within 14 days after receipt of the registration confirmation. The remaining amount must be received by the Design Werkstatt at least 1 month before the start of the course. If you withdraw up to 1 month before the start of the course, a processing fee of 25% of the course price will be retained. After that, there is no entitlement to reimbursement, unless the participant who is unable to attend provides a suitable replacement. Travel, accommodation, food and insurance are the responsibility of the participants.
If a course has to be cancelled by the Design Werkstatt, amounts already paid will be refunded in full.
Design Werkstatt
- Mail:
- info
stuessi.de
- Phone:
- + 49 761 706 713
- Management:
- Felix Urs Stüssi
DEADLINE: 30/05/2025
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