From Jewellery to Sculpture:

Materials:

  • Brass sheet

  • Sterling silver accents

  • Brass wire

Optional Mixed Media:

  • To broaden sculptural possibilities, students may incorporate found objects into their work. Your instructor will discuss suitable materials and options during the course.

Project Ideas

Botanical Series

  • Flowers

  • Leaves

  • Seed pods

Abstract Sculpture

  • Freestanding forms

  • Geometric constructions

  • Mobiles

Wall Sculpture

  • Murals

  • Shadow sculptures

Wearable Art

  • Statement rings

  • Sculptural brooches

Course Outline

Inspiration & Design:

  • Review examples of contemporary metal sculpture

  • Develop project concepts

Composition

  • Lay out patterns

  • Saw and cut components

  • Begin forming and shaping metal

Surface Texture:

  • Surface as a design element

  • Hammer textures

  • Rolling mill textures

Construction & Assembly:

  • Structural considerations

  • Assembly

  • Soldering

  • Cold Connections

Refinement & Final Finishing:

  • Patinas

  • Polishing

Techniques to be covered:

Basic metalsmithing techniques: sawing, filing, soldering

Cold connections

Surface Textures

Forming - Learn to transform flat metal into three-dimensional forms using hammers, stakes, and various shaping and forming tools.