Metalsmithing: Metal Bowl I – June 15

Metalsmithing – Metal Bowl I

with Artist, Mark Masters
1-Day Workshop on Saturday, June 15th from 1:00pm – 5:00pm

The Roycroft Campus – 39 South Grove St. East Aurora, NY

This workshop is an introduction to the art of metalsmithing, one of many media that the Roycroft artisans had perfected and continue to work in today. Students will learn a variety of metalsmithing techniques including pattern “texturing”, planishing, annealing with a torch, sinking copper or brass into a metal form, sanding and polishing, patination, and wax finishing, as they create a 6-inch brass or copper bowl. This is the perfect class for you to get a taste for this art form and see if you’d like to take more advanced classes with the master artisans. All materials and tools needed are provided.

Mark Master’s interest in metal working was sparked in industrial arts class in high school, where he made candlestick holders and a shallow copper bowl. 30 years later that interest was rekindled with a trip to the Burchfield-Penney Arts Center where the Roycrofters were demonstrating and displaying their work. Fascinated by watching Master artisan Frank Glapa at work on a piece, Mark was introduced to David Tundo, who had just recently become a RALA Artisan himself. It was Mr. Tundo who encouraged him to pursue his interest and take some classes. Mark enrolled in a variety of workshops, including “Basic Metalsmithing”, “Chasing and Repousee” and “Tool Making” with RALA Master Artisan Ron VanOstrand, and “Intermediate Metalsmithing” with RALA Master Artisan Frank Glapa. Since then he has been doing metal work demonstrations, instructing and volunteering on the Roycroft Campus and throughout Western New York.

Class Tuition: $85 + $15 Supplies = Total $100
Registration is required and seating is limited. (Max. of 12 students)

This workshop is open to those ages 16- adult

Class will take place at the Power House on The Roycroft Campus – 39 South Grove St. East Aurora, NY 14052

If you have any questions please call the Roycroft Campus at 716-655-0261 or email us.