Featured Workshop
Chisel Patterning Mokume Gane
September 25-27, 2025 at Metalwerx Boston
Tuition - $695
Kit fee - $150 payable at workshop
Mokume Gane is an ancient Japanese technique that uses fused layers of different metals to form unique organic patterns. This class starts at the patterning stage; we’ll dive into chiseling, which is the most traditional way of patterning mokume gane. Students will secure their work in pitch or use lower cost alternatives, and then learn to properly use, sharpen, and even make their own chisels. Patterns can be abstract or representational and informed by the student's own aesthetic; the design possibilities are endless. On the last day students can make their own chisel and/or focus on turning their patterned mokume into simple finished jewelry. This workshop is a great follow on for those who have taken previous mokume gane classes, but it is also open to those new to mokume gane. Participants can expect to create multiple patterned samples and/or finished jewelry depending on their interests and experience level. Detailed handouts including step-by-steps and equipment sources will be provided. Experience annealing and soldering silver is recommended.
Register at Metalwerx
September 25-27, 2025 at Metalwerx Boston
Tuition - $695
Kit fee - $150 payable at workshop
Mokume Gane is an ancient Japanese technique that uses fused layers of different metals to form unique organic patterns. This class starts at the patterning stage; we’ll dive into chiseling, which is the most traditional way of patterning mokume gane. Students will secure their work in pitch or use lower cost alternatives, and then learn to properly use, sharpen, and even make their own chisels. Patterns can be abstract or representational and informed by the student's own aesthetic; the design possibilities are endless. On the last day students can make their own chisel and/or focus on turning their patterned mokume into simple finished jewelry. This workshop is a great follow on for those who have taken previous mokume gane classes, but it is also open to those new to mokume gane. Participants can expect to create multiple patterned samples and/or finished jewelry depending on their interests and experience level. Detailed handouts including step-by-steps and equipment sources will be provided. Experience annealing and soldering silver is recommended.
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From Wave to Shining Wave
The passing of mokume gane master Phillip Baldwin has left a huge whole in the metalsmithing community. I'm grateful to the Seattle Metals Guild and Danaca Design, who are putting on a tribute show for him, as a way to celebrate his life and contributions to our field. (The title of the show "From Wave to Shining Wave" references his business name, Shining Wave Metals.) The opening will be June 22 up in Seattle, but the show will be online for all to see. I have a fair amount of work in the show, including this tray - a very special piece that will be auctioned off to raise money for a scholarship in Phil's name. I wanted to share a little about how this tray came about, and things I learned while making it.
I was recently in Seattle to teach a class and jumped at the chance to see Phil's studio and meet his widow Layne Goldsmith. It was an important and sobering pilgrimage for me to see where he worked and created - his anvil, his in progress work carefully laid out on a shop towel still waiting for him, soo many great machines, even the fabled liquid salt annealing vat! read more and see all the pics
I was recently in Seattle to teach a class and jumped at the chance to see Phil's studio and meet his widow Layne Goldsmith. It was an important and sobering pilgrimage for me to see where he worked and created - his anvil, his in progress work carefully laid out on a shop towel still waiting for him, soo many great machines, even the fabled liquid salt annealing vat! read more and see all the pics
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Looking for Sawing Circle? You can join from here!
Online Sawing Circle When: Once a month, every 3rd Tuesday 5:30-7pm Pacific. Where: Online via Zoom - Cost: FREE Our Sawing Circle is like a book club but instead of reading, we work on cool stuff, help each other with problems, share ideas and provide accountability for ongoing work. If you've been looking for support for moving forward on your projects then this is the online gathering for you. Join us from your studio to work in the good conversation and company of like-minded friends. Totally free, no need to RSVP, simply make yourself a snack, settle at your bench and click the button to join in. I don't attend all the time, but when I am there, I'm happy to answer any mokume or other metals question, general or specific. Even if I'm not there, you'll still have fun, I promise! |
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"Anne was so wonderful to work with for my fiancé's wedding ring! She answered all of our questions during the process and above all, the ring is gorgeous, beautiful, unique and perfect! Thank you, Anne. You have created an heirloom we will treasure for a long time." ~ Emily & Greg |
"Mokume gane patterning with chisels was one of the most enjoyable courses I've ever done." ~ Helen M, Sydney, Australia |