Playing With Pewter: A 2 Day Intimate Workshop with Lisa Slovis Mandel

July 13, 2010 - PRLog -- Pewter, made up of antimony, copper, and tin is one of the most mysterious of the non-ferrous metals. Due to it's very low melting temperature and high malleability it can be moved faster and in different ways than other metals. Because of it's uniqueness, it is taught much less frequently in our metalsmithing community.

In this workshop, you will learn how to use pewter's uniqueness to your advantage. You will form a beautiful contemporary pewter vase using forming, fusing, soldering, and finishing techniques. For this particular project, we will not use hammers, or stakes or a press, we will form with almost no forming at all, but rather by using the easy malleability and wonders of fusing to create a unique shape.

Along with the vase, we will add in some other smaller projects including quick castings and a utensil. Students will create as many things as their time permits, but all will create several finished pieces.

This two day workshop will include a power point buy Lisa, and lots of hands on instruction. The materials fee per student is about $50.

This is a fun, fast paced workshop that allows the student to make an impressive piece in a short amount of time.

Workshop Fee

350.00 including materials fee.

NOTE: Lay away plan available via check only, $150.00 due at sign up, balance in 2 payments of $100, to be paid in full prior to start of workshop.

About Lisa Slovis Mandel

Lisa is a nationally recognized metalsmith, jeweler, and teacher. She has exhibited in galleries, museums, and at shows across the country, received a SNAG Educational Endowment Grant, and several Niche Awards. She presently resides in San Diego, California with her husband David and their boys, Jacob and Gideon. Lisa teaches Metalsmithing and Design at a local Community College along with teaching workshops at various locations. She received her BFA at the University of Wisconsin - Madison in 1995 and her MFA at San Diego State University in 1998.

For a recent interview with Lisa, see: http://www.larkcrafts.com/jewelry-beading/interview-with-...

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Whaley Studios is a private and intimate jewelry making & metal arts studio located at 3848 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103. Phone: 877.594.2539, or email: jay@whaleystudios.com, for information on classes and workshops offered.