Introduction to Chasing and Repousse by Nancy Megan Corwin

May 12, 2010 - PRLog -- A Four (4) Day Chasing and Repousse Workshop with Megan Corwin.

“The term repoussé refers to forming sheet metal from the backside with rounded steel, brass or wood punches to create raised areas on the front side in low to high relief. Chasing refers to detailing the front side of the piece using tools with specific shapes and sharper edges to texture, stamp, undercut and refine the surface. Since the Bronze Age, these techniques have been used to create relief from sheet metal and to add refined and expressive detail to the front of the sheet, the outside of a vessel or container and to cast metal objects. This class will introduce students to chasing and repoussé in pitch, a wax-like mixture that holds onto the metal and gives only where the metal is being worked. Techniques such as lining, punching, undercutting and texturing will be covered. Students will be able to complete a simple piece and will also make at least one basic chasing tool. All levels.”

Megan, was a guest on Metalsmith BenchTalk recently, and by popular demand is returning for another tour at Whaley Studios. As before, we expect this workshop to be very well attended, do sign up early. Megan’s book published by Tim McCreight’s Brynmorgen Press will be available for purchase by then; Megan may have some copies available for sale and autograph!

Who Should Attend

Students, teachers, jewelry makers, suppliers, hobbyists

Fee

The cost to attend the 4 day workshop is $500.00. For additional information of further assistance, call or email Terrie Masters the Workshop Coordinator at 619.299.9619.

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Whaley Studios located in the hillcrest district of San Diego is a cutting edge learning center for jewelers, metalsmiths and metal arts enthusiasts of all skill levels. Lead by master jeweler Jay Whaley; http://whaleystudios.ning.com/events/introduction-to-chas... for details.