This is a fun activity in Edinburgh
Design and make your very own A5 or larger A4 copper panel.
In this class, you will learn the practical skills needed to create a decorative panel, personalised to your own design which when displayed under double mount boards, will be ready to frame and be admired on your wall.
Please start thinking/choosing a design as soon as possible which I can help prepare for the class beforehand.
You'll be guided through the processes of embossing and chasing back the soft metal which after chemically ageing will be highlighted and polished.
Don't worry if you're a beginner - this workshop is designed for those with a desire to create for themselves. You'll learn how to handle various materials, tools, and adhesives.
The atmosphere in the studio will be warm and welcoming, with plenty of refreshments to keep you energised. (Happy to provide a pre-packed sandwich. Please let me know dietary requirements - Thank you)
By the end of the workshop, you'll have not only gained new skills and confidence but also have your own unique wall art to take home.
What is Repoussé?
Repoussé is a generalised term for ancient metalworking techniques in which soft, malleable metals are shaped by localised pressure to create a design in relief.
Many metals can be used including gold, silver and copper as well as alloys such as bronze and pewter.
These techniques have been extensively used all over the world, as they require only the simplest tools and materials, and yet allow great diversity of expression. They are also relatively economical, since there is no loss or waste of metal. Toolmarks are often intentionally left visible to show the artist's hand.
A few among many famous examples of repoussé and chasing are the prehistoric Gundestrup cauldron, the death mask of Tutankhamen, Bronze Age armour and even the Statue of Liberty in New York and Paris.
Here in Scotland, the art form reached its peak during the Arts and Crafts movement, a reaction to the machined mass-produced. Hopefully together we can create a revival of sorts.
