
Beginning Nonferrous Metalsmithing
February 22 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

7-Hour Workshop
Date: Saturday, February 22
Time: 10am-5pm
Description: Experience an introduction to the art of Silversmithing with this Nonferrous Metalsmithing workshop, where you’ll craft a stunning 6″ copper bowl using traditional sinking techniques! In this 7-hour class, you’ll start by cutting a circle out of 16-gauge copper sheet. From there, you’ll learn the art of shaping metal as you use nylon sinking hammers and a hardwood form to gradually “sink,” and stretch, the copper into a bowl shape.
As you work, you’ll develop essential metalsmithing skills, including how to handle tools, anneal, shape nonferrous metals, and use hammer control for smooth, even results. The final step of the process involves practicing planishing, using a flat or domed hammer with a steel stake then applying a rich patina to give your creation an antique, aged look that beautifully enhances the copper’s natural tones.
Instructor will also demonstrate many Intermediate techniques including raising, synclastic and anticlastic forming, and fold forming after the class completes their bowls! See what else is possible to spark your imagination for future projects.
Tuition: $95 + $15 materials fee
Materials: All materials will be provided
Location: Contemporary Craft (5645 Butler St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201)
Cancellations and Refunds: Workshop cancellations are decided three business days before the start date. If workshops must be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, the entire class fee will be refunded through Eventbrite, or you may leave your workshop fee in your Contemporary Craft account for future workshops.
Refund Policy: Student refund requests must be made at least three business days before a class begins. There will be a $25 cancellation fee. No refunds will be given without three-business days notice. Processing of refunds takes approximately three weeks.
If you require accessibility accommodations, please let us know by calling 412.261.7003 and we are happy to assist you.
About the Artist
Christy Georg is an Artist / Adventurer. She has worked as a deckhand aboard schooners, thru-hiked the 2,650 mile Pacific Crest Trail and 500 mile Colorado trail, and cruised the Arctic. Her work is inspired by travel and historical research into desolate and harsh natural environments and sites of wonder, like the American ‘Wild’ West and the Arctic. Courage, endurance, and fortitude are recurring themes in her artwork, studio practice, and life. She has her BFA from Kansas City Art Institute and MFA from Massachusetts College of Art, and is a ‘lifelong learner’ frequently enrolling in myriad classes and workshops.