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Chasing and Repoussé Techniques
This course is currently full. Spaces do occasionally open up so if you would like to be put on the wait list please call our office at 781-891-3854 or email [email protected]
Chasing and repoussé have been used since ancient times to emboss sheet metal into patterns, textures, and images. By using heat, hammers, and chasing tools, this workshop will utilize the malleable quality of metal to achieve high and low relief. These decorative forming techniques can be applied to making dimensional jewelry, small vessels, and functional objects as a way of enhancing visual vocabulary.
In this workshop, students will see the basics of moving metal using small tools and hammers to create a three-dimensional image. The focus of the demonstrations will be on non-ferrous metals like copper, brass, and silver. Emphasis on hammer uses, textures, some forming and cold forging will also be covered. We will discuss resources for buying pitch, tools, and additional materials for the students to develop this technique in their own studios.
Each student will develop skills through hands-on experience with the process by making their own samples. Simple shapes and designs will be provided for each student to try their hammering hand. These samples can be used to further develop and inspire the many uses of the chasing and repoussé technique.
This course is appropriate for any level student who understands metalworking fundamentals and is interested in learning more about forming. Students need to be comfortable handling a torch.
If you'd like to see more of Avery's work, please visit her website averylucasart.com
Meet the instructor
Avery Lucas received her MFA in Jewelry/Metals at the University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth in 2012. Lucas is currently a studio artist, teacher, production jeweler, and mold maker in Rhode Island. She has taught metals and design at University of Masschusetts Dartmouth and Rhode Island College. Lucas has also lectured and taught workshops at East Carolina University, Rhode Island College, State University of New York - New Paltz, and at the Fuller Craft Museum. In addition to being a Niche Award finalist, her metal work won "Best Of" Contemporary Art Month for a featured exhibition at Equinox Gallery in San Antonio, Texas. Lucas's one of a kind work is sold online and in galleries nationally.
Materials & Tools
Copper and brass in a selection of sizes will be available for purchase as needed at the class. Most students should expect $10-$20 dollars on metal.
Students Should Bring:
- A sketchbook for notes and drawing
- Any designs you may want to try out (Avery will be bringing a wide selection of simple forms to choose from as well)
- A positive attitude geared towards learning!
- Pitch and pitch bowls. (Metalwerx will have these available for students who do not already own one. Please let us know if you would like to borrow one during class so we can make arrangements.)
- Any hammers or chasing tools you already have (Metalwerx has plenty of tools available to share, but students who already own tools may like to have them at class)
- 18g sheet metal for samples (metal will also be available for purchase at the class)
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