Creating a Copper/Steel Ladle
In the first class, students will be working with steel using fire, anvil, various hammers, and a few power tools. They will learn how to work with hot metal through the processes of forging, twisting, and shaping into form.
In the second day, students will form copper with hammers on a wood block, heating to anneal and hammering to work harden the copper. They will learn melding metal and copper though the process of brazing in putting together their ladle. They will finish off the class by cleaning and sealing steel handle in beeswax.
About Dave Gonzo
Dave has been in the metalworking field for 26 years, creating metal art for 18 years and teaching metalworking (sculpture, blacksmithing, functional art) for 10 years.
He works mainly in metal and copper, and he sometimes combines them with other materials such as concrete, stone, and nature.
More information about Dave can be found at:
Schedule
November 16 & 17 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
This class will be conducted at Dave’s Studio: 1023 Baldy Mt. Rd (Across from interstate concrete & next to Suzuki String Institute) Green buildings.
There are no restroom facilities on site due to being industrial area. Breaks will be taken when needed.
Supply List
Leather work gloves (see example below)
Lunch and something to drink during class (water, tea, coffee)
studio fee
A studio fee of $30.00 will be due to the instructor on the day of the class. (Please bring cash.)
