Chasing and repoussé

This technique is an authentic craft that has changed very little over the years. Through hamering you can form a metal plate in all kinds of shapes. We'll look at some diffent working methods. And you will learn how to make some simple tools yourself in wood and brass.

 

We do some exercises on copper plates. Courageous students can try out a simple bracelet! Let me know beforehand, so I can provide sufficient working material.

 

This technique demands a very personal use of punches, hammer and steel. The damage or characteristics of your material, will always be visible in your work. Because of that, it is essential to bring your own materials. People who have sphere punches, please bring them along, but you don't need to buy any.

 

 

 

Included:

• copper sheet
• use of workshop material
• instruction leaflet
• drink and biscuit

 

To bring yourself:

• silver sheet: thickness 0.7 mm (if you want to work with silver)
• punches ( http://www.riogrande.com/Product/Chasing-Tool-Set-of-12/112091?pos=8, of you like you can purchase them through the studio)
• chasing hammer (ex at Bijou Moderne, 28 mm)
• steel
• sphere punches, if you have them
• pencil
• paper
• an apron

 

 

- Photo: Lotte De Mey -

Schedule

Register

You register by filling in this form and transferring the full course fee to account 001-5736892-97 mentioning your name, the course name and the course date. After sending this form you will immediately recieve a confirmation email in which these payment instructions are repeated.

You'll receive a confirmation of your registration when the course fee has been received. Registrations are handled in the order of payment.