Forge It 9:00 - 4:30 Thursday Thomas Mann $145
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 & ChainsMaterials 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 beadOption #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!
If you'd like to place an advance order for mixed media supplies & tools for pick up at the on-site store when you arrive at AU, contact: The Occasional Artist - Email your order to: theoccasionalartist@cox.net or call 623-847-2215
Questions? email Tom at tom@thomasmann.com
Website: thomasmann.com
