About

This class explores chasing and repoussé techniques. You’ll learn methods for transferring a line drawing onto sheet metal. Then, following the pattern or drawing on your metal, you’ll create dimension by “pushing” the raised portions of your design from the back of the metal using repoussé punches. From the front side, you’ll complete the design by refining the shapes, and adding texture and detail using chasing tools.

Details

• Skill Level: Beginning to intermediate
• A $10 materials fee is included in the cost of the class

Details

Students should bring:

• Towels for drying metal and hands
  
• Ball point pen, notebook, Ultra Fine Point Sharpie or other pen that writes on metal
  
• Optional: Dremel engraving tool, chasing and repoussé tools, chasing hammer, pitch bowl, heat gun
  

Project

You will transfer a line drawing to form a pattern and then create a raised design on metal.

Prerequisites

This is a beginning/intermediate level class. Students should know how to saw, pierce, drill, anneal, and file metal. Riveting and soldering skills are helpful, but not required.

Class Policies

• Ages 14 and up are welcome.