April 5 is the next Guild of Metalsmiths Membership Meeting On Saturday, April 5, The Guild of Metalsmiths next membership meeting will be held at Midwest Knife-maker's Supply in Mankato MN. We will meet there from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Be sure to bring show-n-tell items. They have a warehouse of materials that we…
Instructors: Larry Wasmund, Bob Brown, others Class size: Max 8, Min 5 Description: This class will involve forging animal heads from the Guild’s workbook, Iron Menagerie, or other heads, for the annual forging contest at the Fall Conference in September. (See related article below, right.)We will assist any individuals interested in entering the Fall Madness…
Instructor: Sara Gries Techniques with patina Class Description: Sara Gries will share what she’s learned from years of exploring/ experimenting with brass and copper, specifically for this class the decorative potential of various processes: etching, creating patina (coloring) by means of chemical or heat reaction (“flame colouring”), plating and removal/abrasion. In addition, she will share…
Instructors: Larry Wasmund, Bob Brown, others Class size: Max 8, Min 5 Description: This class will involve forging animal heads from the Guild’s workbook, Iron Menagerie, or other heads, for the annual forging contest at the Fall Conference in September. (See related article below, right.)We will assist any individuals interested in entering the Fall Madness…
Instructor: Larry Nevin Class Description: Come and make a custom piece of jewelry for your favorite person or better yet, for yourself. This class is a wonderful opportunity for beginner metal smiths and a good challenge for the advanced metal smith. Tools and Equipment or other items participants are to bring to the class: Students…
