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Vessel courtesy of Valentin Yotkov
Chasing and Repousse on a Vessel
Instructor: Mr. Valentin Yotkov

Level: All Skill Levels
Requirements: Basic Metalsmithing Skills
Program: Spring
Status: Closed
Tuition: $ 595
Materials: TBA
Date: April 20, 2007 - April 22, 2007
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Metalwerx

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Join us for this workshop and learn how the Greek and Thracian goldsmiths used Chasing and Repousse to decorate their fantastic gold and silver vessels. Beginners will chase intricate designs using fine liners. Intermediate level students will master deep chasing which resembles repousse, and those with advanced skills will create designs in high relief using the snarling iron. All levels welcome.

Valentin Yotkov returns to Metalwerx to teach a new chasing and repousse workshop using a copper vessel and working in 3D. This workshop is perfect for those who have previously taken a chasing workshop and wish to work in a new and exciting way or beginners who wish to learn this ancient artform.

Materials & Tools

Student should bring:

  • Two sandbags approximately 6 x10 x 2 in. or smaller
  • 8 inch C- clamp
  • Tracing paper
  • Black graphite paper
  • Clear tape, pencil, ball point pen
  • Chasing tools (if you dont have your own tools I will provide a set for use during the workshop)
  • Chasing hammer #30 or #32
  • Eye protection
  • Hand towel

Provided by the studio (you can bring them if you have them):

  • Two Copper cups
  • Wooden blocks
  • Design for chasing
  • Copper vessels will be provided at the workshop for a small fee.

 

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