Level: All Skill Levels
Requirements: None
Program: Spring
Status: Closed
Length: 3 Days
Tuition: $ 395
Materials: TBA
Date: April 18, 2008 - April 20, 2008
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Metalwerx

This class will explore the attributes of the reactive metals titanium and niobium. We will focus mainly on the surface embellishment of niobium, a ductile and easily manipulated metal that is highly anodizable.

Bill will give a series of demonstrations and slide lectures. Students will start by developing color charts and progress to creating highly textured and colored samples. Participants are encouraged to produce materials for later use in finished jewelry. The days will go by quickly with lots of working time and occasional demonstrations.

Topics covered will include: safety, anodizing, masking, selective removal, and graphics. The history and development of Reactive Metals Studio (founded by Bill Seeley) will be presented in slides along with the work of a broad range of artists.

Metalsmithing students at all levels are welcome. Students from other areas may also enjoy the class: painters, graphic artists and engineers.

Materials & Tools

A metals kit will be provided and will include a range of sheet and wire products for exploration. The estimated cost of this kit is $45 and payable to the instructor on the first day of the workshop.

Anodizers, masking supplies, and other materials will also be provided for use during the class. If students wish to purchase an anodizer at the end of the workshop, they will get a special discounted rate of $182!

Students Should Bring

• Straight edge ruler
• Exacto knife
• Rubber gloves
• Fine permanent marker
• Your favorite tools you would like to have for manipulating your metal before you anodize it. If you like to form, forge, chase, or roller print…bring whatever you need to combine your favorite techniques with anodizing.
• If you have a special request for heavier stock please let us know in advance.