Upcoming Seminars
Repousse and Chasing Techniques
Seminar with Charles Lewton-Brain:
Friday, July 30th - Sunday, August 1st, 2010
Grab a front-row seat for a rare chance to have face time with the well-known artist and educator himself. Charles Lewton-Brain’s Chasing and Repousse Seminar will be three full days of information and demonstrations of tooling and techniques in a small group setting. Look up Lewton-Brain’s resources on www.brainpress.com for a preview of the valuable information he brings to this seminar.
Here’s a sampling of the workshop topics: European, North American and Asian chasing techniques, steel theory and tool making, hammer design, alteration options and use, pitch making and its control. Concrete pitchbowls, tool types include forming, planishing, lining, veining, gadrooning, matting, side/set down, pearl punches, stamps, chain and pattern. Introduction to European and Asian chisel work. Cloth area inlay on steel. Control factors. All in all, an informative and in-depth exposure to the plastic world of metal chasing.
As an appetizer to this full-course workshop, take the tour of Lewton-Brain's’ studies with a repousse master in Thailand at http://charlessgallery.fotopic.net/c1466832.html
Cost is $540. Registration with $270 deposit to hold a seat.
Call 1-888-862-9577 or email register@centerformetalarts.com with any questions.
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"Free-form Forging--the Coolest Class I've Ever Seen"
-The Village Voice
"I learned more about working metal in five days with Uri Hofi than I did in five years of the German metalwork apprenticeship program"
-student review Spring 2008
Comprehensive Fundamentals of Blacksmithing with Uri Hofi:
Postponed New Date TBA
In this 5-day forging intensive, you will learn to move metal in new ways, and move it more effectively. This 5-day blacksmithing class is always lively, with a rare chance to learn the "how and why" of blacksmithing techniques and processes from the innovative Hofi himself. When professional blacksmiths come back to re-take this course two or more times, you know there is more in the course content than you can carry away in one week.
Small group for maximum access and personal instruction with Hofi.
Cost is $1240 plus materials. Registration with $ 620 deposit to hold a seat.
Call 1-888-862-9577 or email register@centerformetalarts.com with any questions.
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Power Hammer Workshop with
Uri Hofi:
Postponed New Date TBA
Two and a half day in "Free-Form Power Hammer Forging" -an intensive program of demonstrations and hands-on time. Learn how to use Hofi's signature dies to maximum advantage for efficient and effective power hammer work. You will leave with many new ideas and elements for your own work. Ideal for the smith who would like to get more out of the power hammer.
Cost is $1240 plus materials. Registration with $ 620 deposit to hold a seat.
Call 1-888-862-9577 or email register@centerformetalarts.com with any questions.
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Power Hammer Workshop with
Uri Hofi:
Postponed New Date TBA
Two and a half day in "Free-Form Power Hammer Forging" -an intensive program of demonstrations and hands-on time. Learn how to use Hofi's signature dies to maximum advantage for efficient and effective power hammer work. You will leave with many new ideas and elements for your own work. Ideal for the smith who would like to get more out of the power hammer.
Cost is $1240 plus materials. Registration with $ 620 deposit to hold a seat.
Call 1-888-862-9577 or email register@centerformetalarts.com with any questions.
To Register: Please Choose One of Two options
1. Register Online:
2. Print out the registration form and either mail or email the completed form with the deposit to:
Center for Metal Arts, PO Box 30, Chester, NY 10918
register@centerformetalarts.com
Safety Requirements:
I am aware of the requirement to wear safety glasses during the class, and the requirement to provide and use adequate hearing loss protection. I accept full responsibility for providing and using adequate safety protection at all times, including fire-retardant clothes and closed-toe shoes. I understand that I will be asked to sign a release and hold harmless agreement upon entry to the course.
Refund Policy:
In the event that you are unable to attend the scheduled class, you will receive a refund of my deposit if and only if Center for Metal Arts is able to schedule someone else for your space.
All deposits will be fully refunded, at the sole discretion of Center for Metal Arts, in the event the course is canceled.