Anti-Clastic Hammer Forming (part#2): Fold, Twist and Ruffle
$350.00
Description
Anti-Clastic Hammer Forming (part#2): Fold, Twist and Ruffle $350
Two day workshop
September 28-29, 2024 with Alexandra Hart
From the instructor:
Learn the basic concepts and techniques developed in the Bronze Age in Ireland-“rediscovered” by Hekki Seppä, Michael Good and Brian Clarke-of shell structures and anti-clastic hammering to create bracelets. Get to know and control the movement of the metal using the most fundamental and direct techniques of a few hammers and stake forms.
Beginners can learn every step in the process-there is no soldering in this class, and intermediate and advanced level students can expand the projects to their own levels. In this class the first project will be a fold formed anticlastic cuff bracelet, learning how to preserve the raised seam while forming the bracelet’s opposing curves with attention to design.The second project will be forming a tightly spiraled anticlastic piece over specialized stakes and unraveling it to reveal undulations created by the compression and expansion of the metal.
Experienced students can use these techniques to create more variations and individualized projects with instruction as class time permits. As with most projects, preparation of the material takes time to create a useful and comfortable piece. After that you will be working with steel and plastic hammers for much of the two days, with coaching on proper position and grip. For class we will work with 19 ga and 24 ga copper sheet, but sterling silver and other metals are welcome (it is advised to avoid argentium sterling due to the lack of spring and risk of cracking when annealing)
10AM-5PM
TBD
For more information about the instructor and to see more work, visit www.alexandrahart.com
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