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First 2023 classes are open for registration!
I've just gotten my first 3 classes of 2023 ready and open for registration. I'll be starting off in late January with an online Chisel Patterning class, then in mid-February I'm excited to offer two in person classes at my studio in San Diego! They will be small classes of only 4 students, so it'll be a relaxed environment with plenty of time for questions and help. The first class will be Fuse, Forge, Roll, then after a day of rest I'll teach a brand-new class I've never taught before. I'm calling it "Go Big: Larger Scale Chisel Patterning." It's all about patterning an entire billet, so students will create a nice big piece of patterned mokume for raising or fabrication while they learn more about chisels and even have the option to make their own. Take me to the classes.
I've just gotten my first 3 classes of 2023 ready and open for registration. I'll be starting off in late January with an online Chisel Patterning class, then in mid-February I'm excited to offer two in person classes at my studio in San Diego! They will be small classes of only 4 students, so it'll be a relaxed environment with plenty of time for questions and help. The first class will be Fuse, Forge, Roll, then after a day of rest I'll teach a brand-new class I've never taught before. I'm calling it "Go Big: Larger Scale Chisel Patterning." It's all about patterning an entire billet, so students will create a nice big piece of patterned mokume for raising or fabrication while they learn more about chisels and even have the option to make their own. Take me to the classes.
Making progress on raised mokume vessels
Check out my newest blog post with lots of process photos, all about these two works in progress at right - fused and patterned in my studio, raising begun at David Huang's 3-day raising workshop in Mesa, AZ at Urban Metal Studio.
I've been wanting to raise mokume vessels for a long time. I learned raising wayy back in school (er like the 90s), and of course I've been doing mokume since 2007. But it takes time and effort to put those two processes together... Read more and see all the pics.
Check out my newest blog post with lots of process photos, all about these two works in progress at right - fused and patterned in my studio, raising begun at David Huang's 3-day raising workshop in Mesa, AZ at Urban Metal Studio.
I've been wanting to raise mokume vessels for a long time. I learned raising wayy back in school (er like the 90s), and of course I've been doing mokume since 2007. But it takes time and effort to put those two processes together... Read more and see all the pics.
Mendocino Mokume Workshop Recap
I recently returned from 6 days of teaching at Mendocino Arts Center - what a joy to be in a real classroom again, with live 3D students! It was a huge amount of work getting ready, from tailoring the fusing process to the specific school equipment, to packing up everything from Simple Green to a bandsaw into my car and driving 650 miles each way. But it was all worth it. Couldn't have asked for nicer students, and we had great weather too.
In the Fuse, Forge, Roll workshop we had 8 students, coming from all over the US (Boston, Texas, Arizona, etc.). I loved the mix of backgrounds - about half were blacksmiths, half were jewelers/silversmiths. Some were both.
I was proud that we had no billet failures at all - working with manual press and hand forging went perfectly. Read more and see all the pics.
I recently returned from 6 days of teaching at Mendocino Arts Center - what a joy to be in a real classroom again, with live 3D students! It was a huge amount of work getting ready, from tailoring the fusing process to the specific school equipment, to packing up everything from Simple Green to a bandsaw into my car and driving 650 miles each way. But it was all worth it. Couldn't have asked for nicer students, and we had great weather too.
In the Fuse, Forge, Roll workshop we had 8 students, coming from all over the US (Boston, Texas, Arizona, etc.). I loved the mix of backgrounds - about half were blacksmiths, half were jewelers/silversmiths. Some were both.
I was proud that we had no billet failures at all - working with manual press and hand forging went perfectly. Read more and see all the pics.
Featured Class
Mokume Gane Chisel Patterning - Online
January 28-29, 2023, 10am - 4pm Pacific time
Tuition $295 and $105 to $175 kit fee (+tax & shipping)
Learn the most traditional Japanese method of patterning mokume-gane. Chisel into the surface of blank mokume-gane to create rivers of pattern that follow your chisel marks. After hammering the sheet back to flat, your unique chisel patterns are locked into the metal forever. Traditionally pitch is used to secure the metal while chiseling, but in this class Anne will also show a lower-cost easy alternative. On the first day you’ll pattern copper/brass mokume sheet, then the second day you’ll refine your skills and learn to chisel-pattern silver/copper mokume. Your patterned sheet can be used later to create pendants, earrings, box lids, etc. Handmade chisels especially designed for mokume gane are included in all the kits.
This online class is designed to work just like an in-person workshop, with demos, interactive presentations, and time to practice skills. We’ll be teaching via Zoom and you’re encouraged to work and ask questions along the way. We’ll finish each day with a group wrap up session. On the last day we’ll have our traditional raffle too! For the best experience, this class is limited to 15 students.
Register here first, then buy the kit! :-)
January 28-29, 2023, 10am - 4pm Pacific time
Tuition $295 and $105 to $175 kit fee (+tax & shipping)
Learn the most traditional Japanese method of patterning mokume-gane. Chisel into the surface of blank mokume-gane to create rivers of pattern that follow your chisel marks. After hammering the sheet back to flat, your unique chisel patterns are locked into the metal forever. Traditionally pitch is used to secure the metal while chiseling, but in this class Anne will also show a lower-cost easy alternative. On the first day you’ll pattern copper/brass mokume sheet, then the second day you’ll refine your skills and learn to chisel-pattern silver/copper mokume. Your patterned sheet can be used later to create pendants, earrings, box lids, etc. Handmade chisels especially designed for mokume gane are included in all the kits.
This online class is designed to work just like an in-person workshop, with demos, interactive presentations, and time to practice skills. We’ll be teaching via Zoom and you’re encouraged to work and ask questions along the way. We’ll finish each day with a group wrap up session. On the last day we’ll have our traditional raffle too! For the best experience, this class is limited to 15 students.
Register here first, then buy the kit! :-)
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Looking for Sawing Circle? You can join from here!
Online Sawing Circle When: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 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 |