Copper Weaving and Metalwork

Workshop Dates:Sat Aug 2 - Sun Aug 3, 2008

Workshop Fees:$135 + $45 materials fee

Workshop #:WS0808-12

Course Times:9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Join instructor Mary Hicks in a two-day introductory metal weaving workshop.

The course has been designed for beginners to explore basic techniques in copper weaving, hammering, annealing, and colouring with heat and patina mixtures.

Copper is a beautiful, versatile, and forgiving metal to work with. You will explore the dynamic medium of metal and create a woven copper piece.

 

 

Materials provided:

• Stucco wire (frame)
• various weaving materials
• copper foil (recycled)
• copper wire
• willow
• bamboo

The following equipment will be available for student use in class:

• propane torches for coloring copper (student fee will cover propane cost)

• pruning shears
• wire cutters
• two anvils (to use in class for hammering)
• safety gear (goggles/rubber gloves)

Students should bring:

• large pliers (textured, heavy duty, with rubber/plastic grips)
• small pliers (non-textured, flat nose)
• scissors
• hammer

Location:Denman Island Arts Centre

 

Mary Hicks

Mary Hicks is an Alumni of California Institute of the Arts and has been a working artist for over 22 years.

Photography has been an important focus for her, combined with a recent and intensive exploration of the medium of metal. Forming, coloring and weaving copper is one of Marys passions.

She is currently working on large-scale mixed media sculptures that incorporate woven photographs, metalwork, and natural/found objects.