A Weekend Workshop with Jay Burnham-Kidwell
DATE: February 14 & 15 2015, 9:30am-4:00pm
Not a part of the class but may be of interest to the class: Jay Burnham-Kidwell, Stephen Lyman & Friends will be giving a blacksmith demonstration for the Sacramento 2nd Saturday Art Walk the evening of 2/14/15
Fe Gallery
www.FeGallery.com (916) 456-4455
Fence World-Iron World
www.FenceWorld.com (916) 456-6497
1100 65th St. E.Sacramento, CA 95819
Mojume Gane (pronounced mo-KOO-may GAH-nay and correctly spelled Mokume Gane) literally translates as "wood-grained metal" or "wood eye metal". It is an ancient metalworking technique that enables metal artists to produce multicolored sheet stock in a wide variety of patterns. Originally created 300 to 400 years ago by Japanese swordsmiths as decoration for their swords, it is totally used by a small number of designers to create their own distinctive art. The creation of mokume requires repetitively annealing (heating to "soften the metal" making it more malleable), rolling, twisting and gouging the metal with burrs. Each piece is carved by hand using a drill to achieve unique patterns.
WORKSHOP FEE
$275.00 - brass & copper billet, handouts, demonstrations, group and one-on-one instruction. Bring an open mind, notebook, natural fiber work clothing, work boots, gloves, and eye & ear protection. Tools and facility use will be available. Class limited to 10 people.
NON-PARTICIPATION CLASS FEE
$75.00 - includes observation of class & demonstration
Jay Burnham-Kidwell has been a teacher and metalsmith since 1975. He is currently a studio artist, he teaches and demonstrates nationally. His Mojume Gane work is in the collection of the National Ornamental Metal Museum, Memphis, TN and West Dean College, Chischester, UK. For more information of Jay visit www.FeGallery.com
TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE OR FOR MORE INFORMATION
Jay Burnham-Kidwell at (928) 565-3796
Stephen Lyman at (916) 456-4455
