Pewter for the Table
A Three Day Hands-On Workshop
Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, October 19, 20, 21, 2008, 9am – 5pm
Taught by visiting artist, lecturer and internationally exhibited Professor Emeritus Fred Fenster
from Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
This is a short course in basic forming and fabrication skills using pewter sheet and wire. Seaming by fusing and soldering will be taught as well as forming by raising and sinking. There will be some simple casting, tool making; scoring and folding and finishing techniques discussed and demonstrated. Examples of finished pewter will be on hand. Books and handouts will be in the studio at all times. There will be extensive demonstrations backed up by slides and examples of work.
We will be making functional table-ware, cups, bowls, salt and pepper shakers, candle sticks, serving pieces, ect. Basic jewelry skills and tools will be most helpful. Everything you will be asked to do will be clearly demonstrated.
Fred Fenster received a M.F.A. in metalsmithing from the Cranbrook Academy of Art in 1960. He has been elected a Fellow of the American Crafts Council, received the third Hans Christiaansen Memorial Silversmithing award, has been extensively published worldwide and though in retirement still avidly teaches workshops and works in his studio. He is now Professor Emeritus at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Find more information about Fred Fenster.
Class Fee:
Seattle Metals Guild Members: $235
Non-members: $255
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Some materials are supplied in the class fee. Go here for a complete supply list.
For more information about this workshop contact: workshop@seattlemetalsguild.org
