Metalsmithing: Metal Bowl II: Intermediate – September 14, 2024

Metalsmithing – Metal Bowl II – Intermediate

with Artist, Mark Masters
1-Day Workshop on Saturday, September 14 from 10:00am – 4:00pm

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

Building on techniques learned in the Metal Bowl I class, this workshop will continue into more advanced techniques. Students will experiment and explore the metalsmithing techniques known as chasing and repousse in which a metal is ornamented or shaped by hammering from the reverse side to create a design in low relief, as they create a 6-inch brass or copper bowl. Students can choose from a round or square shaped bowl. Students may use designs supplied through the class or bring their own as they chase either the center or rim of their bowl. This is the perfect class for those who enjoyed some of the basic metalsmithing classes and want to learn more, working your way up to the more advanced classes with the master artisans.

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: $100 + $25 Supplies = Total $120
Registration is required and seating is limited. (Max. of 6 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.