Level: All Skill Levels
Requirements: Basic Metalsmithing Skills
Program: Fall
Status: Wait List
Length: 3 Days
Tuition: $ 575
Only $ 546.25 for registration before 17 September 2008
Materials: $ 35
Date: October 17, 2008 - October 19, 2008
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Metalwerx

The course is designed for all skill levels including those with no previous metalsmithing experience.

Michael will lead students through a series of exercises that are designed to teach the principles of Anticlastic Raising, how metal is moved from flat sheet into non-definitive forms. Students will have a short time to practice each stage in order to digest the concepts presented before moving on to the next exercise. The goal is for students to gain enough of a foundation in the session to be able to return to their own surroundings to practice at their leisure.

Michael's philosophies and enthusiastic style make for an unforgettable experience!

Materials & Tools

Complete tool kits will be provided to the students by Michael Good Designs for use during the workshop.  The tools may be purchased at the end of class either as a kit or by piece (price varies per tool estimated from $150 - $700 for a complete kit.)

Each student will have a vise to hold the stakes used. 

Students will work in bronze sheet. The materials fee, ($35) for the metal is payable when signing up for this class. Students will use approximately 2 sheets of 24 gauge 1 ft x 6" and 2 sheets of 22 gauge 1 foot x 6".