Forge It!	9 - 4 Friday
	Thomas Mann	$145

This workshop is filled.
Student Level: Beginner - Intermediate
Type of Workshop: Process
Prerequisite: None

This is NOT smashing it, nope, and its definitely NOT hammering it, this is….FORGING!
Let Thomas Mann give you an introduction to the way metal can move, not unlike clay, when specialized hammers are applied strategically.

Forging Basics: The tools, The Technique, The Potentials
Materials: Copper, Brass, Silver
Projects: Bangles, Cuffs & Chains 

Materials Fee payable to Instructor at class time:

Option #1 - $15
Basic Kit:
(will make bracelet pictured in silver but in brass, in addition to others):
8” 8g round copper wire
10” 8g round brass wire
18” 12g round brass wire
18” 14g round brass wire
6” 16g round brass wire
1 bead

Option #2 - $55
Sterling Option (will make bracelet pictured in silver, in addition to others):
8” 8g round copper wire
10” 8g round brass wire
12” 12g round sterling wire             
18” 14g round sterling wire
6” 16g round sterling wire
4” 12g square sterling wire
1 bead

Student should bring:
Make sure to bring your notebook and if you have them, your own basic set of metalsmithing tools:
pliers
jeweler’s saw
files and rivet
chasing hammers.

All of the tools that are peculiar to the techniques we will be exploring will be provided for use in class, as well as for purchase. If you have your own planishing hammer or bracelet mandrels, feel free to bring them with you!

Questions? email Tom at tom@thomasmann.com
Website: thomasmann.com