Master Workshop- Mokume Gane: Wood Grain Pattern in Metal with Eric Burris
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$625.00
$625.00
Mokume Gane, or wood grain metal, is a traditional Japanese technique in which two or more different metals are meticulously cleaned, alternately stacked, compressed and heated to a high temperature. The result is the fusing of all layers into a solid block or billet. The billet can be made into sheet metal with a variety of patterns by repeatedly carving through layers and reducing the thickness. Ring stock can be made by twisting a thick piece to re-orient the layers and removing material to reveal a hidden pattern.
Participants will learn a low tech, low cost, but efficient method to making Mokume Gane-using a refractory brick mini furnace and soldering torch to fire the billet. Participants will start by making their own billet and finish with a seamless forged band ring. In between are several technical demonstrations, so beginning metals & jewelry skills are needed to be successful in this workshop. This 3 day workshop is limited to only eight students. Tools will be available for use, and consumable materials are included.
Friday, August 4 – Sunday, August 6 10:00 am – 6:00 pm each day
Basic metalsmithing skills and comfort with a torch is required. (Ages 18 & up)
Class Fee: $625
Materials: Students are required to bring: 6” x 2” 20 gauge sterling sheet, 6” x 2” 20 gauge copper sheet, safety glasses, ear protection, closed toe shoes (leather preferred), leather work gloves, notebook & pen/ pencil, ultra fine pint sharpie marker.
Students will be given the opportunity to purchase the following items to fire Mokume Gane at home: Refractory brick mini furnace $50, Steel Compression plates $20
Instructor: *visiting artist* Eric Burris
Please note our *visiting artist* registration policy for this workshop.
Participants will learn a low tech, low cost, but efficient method to making Mokume Gane-using a refractory brick mini furnace and soldering torch to fire the billet. Participants will start by making their own billet and finish with a seamless forged band ring. In between are several technical demonstrations, so beginning metals & jewelry skills are needed to be successful in this workshop. This 3 day workshop is limited to only eight students. Tools will be available for use, and consumable materials are included.
Friday, August 4 – Sunday, August 6 10:00 am – 6:00 pm each day
Basic metalsmithing skills and comfort with a torch is required. (Ages 18 & up)
Class Fee: $625
Materials: Students are required to bring: 6” x 2” 20 gauge sterling sheet, 6” x 2” 20 gauge copper sheet, safety glasses, ear protection, closed toe shoes (leather preferred), leather work gloves, notebook & pen/ pencil, ultra fine pint sharpie marker.
Students will be given the opportunity to purchase the following items to fire Mokume Gane at home: Refractory brick mini furnace $50, Steel Compression plates $20
Instructor: *visiting artist* Eric Burris
Please note our *visiting artist* registration policy for this workshop.
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Visiting artist Eric Burris received his BFA from Kansas State University and MFA from Arizona State University. He participates in regional and national fine craft shows and art festivals. In addition to making his own work, he has been an educator for several years, teaching at the college level and conducting workshops in the Mokume Gane technique across the country. He currently lives and works in Silver Spring, MD with his partner Gretchen and dog Carmela.
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