Chasing and Repoussé in Sterling Silver
Chasing and Repoussé in Sterling Silver
Instructor: Megan Corwin
November 8-10, Friday - Sunday, 10:00 - 5:00
Class Fee: $590 | Materials list
Prerequisites: familiarity with Chasing and repousse
Class Description:
Sterling silver is artist and instructor Mēgan Corwin's favorite metal to chase and Repoussé with. It lends itself to crisp edges and dramatic textures yet is soft enough to create voluptuous forms. One of the major differences between sterling and pure metals such as copper and gold, is that it firescales. Among other things, Mēgan will share her tips and tricks on how to keep the metal firescale free while working it in pitch. Mēgan is excited to share her joy and understanding of this sometime finicky material in this new class designed for intermediate/advanced students.
Students must have some experience with chasing and repoussé, be able to work in pitch and be familiar with basic chasing tools. Mēgan will bring chasing tools to work with. Students are encouraged to bring their own tools and pitch to class.
Students MUST Bring:
- 22g - 20g sterling silver sheet (available in studio store)
Students MAY Bring:
- pitch pots, chasing tools and hammer (all available to use in the studio)
Instructor Bio:
Me̅gan Corwin lives and works in Seattle, Washington. In 1983 she received her MFA in Art Metals at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she studied with Eleanor Moty and Fred Fenster. Since leaving her position as Head of Jewelry and Metals at the University of Oregon-Eugene in 1994 to have a child, Me̅gan has been teaching workshops and credit classes in metals worldwide. Her area of expertise is chasing and repoussé, and she has written and published a technical and gallery book on the subject published by Brynmorgen Press, Portland, ME in 2009. Me̅gan has one-of-a-kind jewelry and metalwork in many private collections around the United States and in the following: The Victoria and Albert Museum in London, England, Washington State's Tacoma Art Museum's permanent collection and in the State University of New Mexico Art Gallery at Las Cruces Gallery's permanent collection. Me̅gan is represented in Seattle, WA at Facere Jewelry Art Gallery. View her work at www.nancymegancorwin.com.
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