Metamorphic Mokume Class - Nov 8-9, 2025
November 8-9, 2025 - 10am-4pm Pacific Time
Tuition $295 + $90-$170 kit fee (+shipping, sold separately)
This class focuses on creating mokume gane patterned sheet by mimicking the geologic processes of metamorphosis - thoroughly updated to include a section on creating the cherry blossom pattern! With hammers, stamps and other tools we will metamorphosize blank mokume gane sheet, revealing patterns as our files erode away the disturbed layers. Expect to create multiple samples that could be turned into finished jewelry pieces or box lids at a later date. Best for students who have taken at least one mokume gane class, or well-equipped and motivated beginners.
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.
Equipment you will need: Rough files, jeweler’s hand files, small cross-pein hammer, torch for annealing, anvil or sturdy steel forging surface, planishing hammer, wooden dapping block or sandbag, large inexpensive ball pein hammer. Optional: rolling mill, pattern plates or other rolling mill textures, stamp tools.
Basic Materials Kit: 3 pieces of copper/brass mokume gane, steel stamp and forming tools, sanding discs and mandrel, sandpaper and wax. $90.
Deluxe Materials Kit: Includes all above, plus a piece of Anne's handmade silver/copper alloy mokume and sample size of Baldwin’s patina. $170.
Important: After buying the class, be sure to purchase your kit no later than 2 weeks before class time (domestic), or 3 weeks (international).