Northwest Blacksmith Association

Repoussé and Chasing with Heather McLarty

Date/Time
Date(s) - 11/01/2014 - 11/02/2014
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Renowned metal artist, Heather McLarty, leads this workshop. Repoussé is the process used to work on the reverse of the metal to form a raised design on the front; chasing is the process used to refine the design on the front of the work by sinking the metal from the back. You will transform copper sheet into a three dimensional picture while working over pitch using a hammer and chasing tools.

Nov. 1: 10 am – 5 pm
Nov. 2:   9 am – 4 pm
NOTE DIFFERENT START TIME ON NOV2

Repoussé is used to work on the reverse of the metal to form a raised design on the front, chasing is used to refine the design on the front of the work by sinking the metal.

Renown artist and instructor, Heather says she has a special affinity for sheet work. After winning a Bedayn grant in 2005 she spent several weeks in the Czech Republic and studied Louis XVI ornament and tooling with master smith Alfred Haabermann. Now she teaches and demonstrates all over the country.

Maximum of 10 students.

For your project, there will be a few designs available for you to choose from or you may bring one of your own. Previous experience in metalworking is not necessary. Class size is limited to ten students. Reserve your spot by clicking here.  $300

More details here.


Location
Bill Pieh Resource for Metalwork


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