Drawing on Metal
Drawing on Metal
Instructor: Deb Karash
June 13-16, four-days, Friday - Sunday 10:00-5:00
Class Fee: $890 | Materials Kit: $40 payable to instructor
Prerequisites: No experience required, basic metalsmithing helpful
Class Description:
If you've been dreaming of adding some yummy color to your metal work come and spend 4 fun filled days learning my technique for applying color to copper with colored pencils at Danaca Design. Color, pattern, and texture will be discussed as well as instruction on how to incorporate this technique into pendants, pins, and earrings. Design your own or use my simple pattern to get started. We will work on design, fabrication, and finishing as well.
All levels welcome. It's always fun and you'll learn a lot.
Materials INCLUDED ($40 payable to instructor):
- Scotch brite
- Prepped copper samples
- Chemicals required for prep and finishing
Students MUST Bring:
- 6x6 piece of 22g. copper (available to purchase at studio store)
- Prismacolor Premier brand colored pencilsm 48 pieces recommended
- Sketch pad
- X-acto knife and blades
Students MAY Bring:
- Hand tools: saw, #2 swiss half round file, needle files, etc. (available to use or purchase in studio store)
- Rivet hammer (available to use or purchase in studio store) or hammer hand piece (if they have one)
- Non-marring hammer, nylon or rawhide (available to use or purchase in studio store)
- Up to 6X6 piece of 22g sterling silver in they would like to incorporate silver
Instructor Bio:
As a transplanted Midwesterner, it is my good fortune to live and work in the mountains of North Carolina, surrounded by natural beauty and a vibrant craft community. While I spend most of my time as a studio jeweler, selling my work through galleries and at craft shows, I also love teaching workshops. When not in the studio, I am usually working on our house with my partner, David. My work is fueled by a fascination with detail, pattern, and surface; lichen on trees, flaking paint on rusty old metal, the texture and pattern in vintage fabrics, and architectural details just to name a few. I travel whenever possible because each place has it’s own way of inspiring me, whether it’s the people, the architecture, or natural surroundings.
My creative process is time consuming but drawing on metal provides a surface that is unique and can’t be achieved any other way. Colored pencil drawing allows me to blend colors and create patterns that are uniquely mine. I draw on metal because it is strong but easily formed. I create jewelry because I appreciate the intimacy of an art form that is worn on the body and that, historically, carries emotional weight. Jewelry combines so many components that I love: fashion, ornament, art, texture, color, and structure.
Currently I am working on a new line of work that is all about structure and texture but less about color. I’m excited to see where this body of work takes me but I will continue working in color as well. I am especially interested in teaching this style of fabrication and in helping students improve their skills.
Learn More about the Instructor, HERE.
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.