Workshop Calendar

‘Metal Etching’ Workshop
23 May @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Unleash your inner alchemist in this fun metal workshop!
Using copper and brass sheet, we will explore the wonderful world of metal etching.
Metal etching is a process that removes material from a metal surface to create a design.
Using this method, you can create some beautiful patterns and images within your pieces pieces and then turn those pieces into anything you like – earrings, pendants, bracelet focals, suncatcher focals….the choice is yours.
We will cover several techniques including the following:
- Safety when etching copper and brass
- Etching Brass and Copper
- Cutting Metal
- Shaping Metal including dapping and doming
- Templates
- Sealing copper and brass
- Creating your own ear hooks from wire
This is very much a student driven workshop with each participant able to design and create their own unique pieces.