Introduction to Decorative Metal Inlay - Lines, Dots and More

Instructor: Bill Dawson
May 3 and 4, Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 - 5:00
Class Fee: $425 | Materials Kit: $200 payable to instructor

Prerequisites: 

No experience necessary however basic metals working skill helpful

Class Description:
Metal inlay techniques are almost as old as metalworking itself, and were highly developed by the Late Bronze Age.  In this class, students can learn the tricks to joining metals of differing colors and characteristics without the need for soldering or fusing, creating no firescale or associated issues.  This allows for the creation of designs that take differential patinas to produce a wide variety of colors and vivid contrast

Material KITS INCLUDES:

• Required specialized chisels
• Drill bits
• Silver, copper and brass metals to practice inlay.

Students MAY Bring:

• If you already have them: bring fine sharpening stones, and small pin vices.
• Light chasing hammer (available in studio store)
• Fine flat file (available in studio store)
• Magnification (available in studio store)

Instructor Bio:

Bill Dawson came to art metals by way of blacksmithing at the University of Oregon. Since then he has been making a living with metalsmithing, both teaching and creating custom pieces for all manner of patrons. A close examination of metalwork of ancient cultures of Ireland has given Bill a deeper understanding of the character of the metal itself, as well as the aesthetics of the past. You can see Bill’s work at www.billdawsonmetalsmith.com.roblem solving skills and a profound sense of achievement always come in handy!

Tools are available to purchase through Danaca Design Studio with 15% student discount code. Shop tools HERE. If you don’t see what you need please email us, dana@danacadesign.com.

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All students must fill out and electronically submit the Danaca Design Studio Safety Protocol and Waiver form before attending class.