Spend a day with current HCCC resident artist Adam Whitney exploring the fundamentals of chasing and repousse. Adam specializes in traditional metalsmithing techniques—raising, chasing, and repoussé—through which he transforms metal sheets into intricate sculptural vessels, inspired by historical metalwork. In this workshop, participants will learn to use essential tools and techniques to create low-to-medium relief designs at a jewelry scale. Adam will discuss how he applies these same techniques on raised vessels to create his unique work.
Chasing and repoussé have been used since ancient times to emboss sheet metal into patterns, textures, and images. By using heat, hammers, and chasing tools, participants will utilize the malleable quality of metal to achieve high and low relief. Students will see the basics of moving metal using small tools and hammers to create a three-dimensional image. Emphasis on hammer uses, textures, some forming and cold forging will also be covered.
Each student will develop skills through hands-on experience by making their own samples in copper. These samples can be used to further develop and inspire the many uses of the chasing and repoussé technique.
The course is appropriate for any student who understands metalworking fundamentals and is interested in learning more about forming. Students must be comfortable handling a torch.
Note: The workshop takes place at the Glassell School’s Metals Studio. Space is limited to a maximum of 12 participants.
REGISTRATION
$300 – Non-member
$275 – HCCC member
$250 – Glassell Student
This class is for adults aged 18+. No experience is necessary. Pre-registration is required and includes instructor, basic materials, tools, and administration fees. Registration closes at 3 pm on February 13th, 2025. Registration does not include parking at Glassell, which is $10. Participants can park at HCCC and walk to Glassell or find free street parking.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Workshops are subject to cancellation or change due to low enrollment. You will be notified five (5) days in advance if your workshop is canceled. Should you need to cancel your reservation up to fourteen (14) days before your workshop starts, you will receive a full refund. No refunds will be made for cancellations made less than two weeks before the workshop date. Please notify us immediately of any cancellations so that someone on our waiting list can attend the workshop.
