Copper Bowl Metalsmithing Class

About This Event

What:In this workshop, you’ll learn the basics of copper bowl making, from shaping the metal to hammering and polishing it to a shine. You’ll also have the opportunity to get creative and design your own unique bowl.We will provide all the necessary supplies, including copper sheets, tools, and instructions. No experience is necessary, so everyone is welcome.Here’s what to expect:We’ll start using hammers and shaping tools to create your bowl.Once your bowl is shaped, we’ll use sandpaper to smooth out any rough edges.Then we will solder a copper base and handles that you create.Finally, we’ll polish your bowl to a beautiful shine.By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a beautiful and functional copper bowl that you can use hold jewlery, keys, or simply display as a work of art.Cost:$55 per person which includes everything you will need for the classAges:16+. Younger kids can attend if accompanied by an adult. Please note that there is a lot of hammering involved in this class and younger kids may tire easily.When:Sat, Oct 10 at 10amWhere:Classes are taught at The Local Artisan Collective, located at 2371 Kiesel Ave in down town Ogden, just a little south of the Megaplex.How To Register And Cancelation Policy:This class usually sells out and with space being limited, we highly recommend signing up ASAP. You can register for the class at our shop or online below. No refunds for canceling less than 7 days before the class beginsCall/text 801-686-5351 for more information.About The Instructor:This class will be taught by Rene Venegas, a 16th generation silversmith. His family was one of the first to arrive from Spain to the Americas. His ancestor, Felipe Venegas, was the silversmith for the early cathedrals in the Dominican Republic and stamped the first European coins in the New World. He has been teaching jewelry and silversmithing classes at Weber State for 15 years. In addition, he has been featured in The Standard Examiner, The Signpost, KUTV Inside the Story, FOX13 Good Morning Utah, The Salt Project and KTVX Good Things Utah. Most recently, he was awarded Ogden City’s Mayor’s Art Award for Folk Art.This calendar listing is brought to you by NowPlayingUtah.com, Utah's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Utah Cultural Alliance.

Location

2371 Kiesel Ave, Ogden, UT 84401

Ogden, 84401

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