Intro to Copper Bowl Forming

Eli is a visual artist and metalsmith. He enjoys forming sheet metal into functional objects, casting with bronze, making small sculptures, and exploring patinas and textures on metal. He has a keen interest in geography and biology and tries to highlight concepts from both disciplines in his art.

Students will learn how to saw (optional), file, texture and anneal sheet copper with ball pein hammers. They’ll gain an understanding of forming techniques using wooden and steel dapping blocks, and how to polish and finish their bowls. Everyone will work to make 1-2 small copper bowls, perfect for rings, keys, incense or pure decoration! No previous metal working experience is required.

If you're interested in using the Artisans Asylum Jewelry Shop on your own as a member, you will need to take our separate Jewelry 101 class.

The materials fee for this class is $15. This is separate from the ticket price and is to reimburse the instructor for any tools or materials used in this class. This will be paid once, directly to the instructor at the start of the first class meeting. This instructor accepts payments in cash or through Venmo.

Students will learn:

• Jeweler’s saw techniques (optional)
• How to file metal
• Texturing copper with hammers, punches, and a rolling mill
• Annealing copper
• Forming techniques (dapping/sinking)
• Finishing and polishing

Copper sheets and discs, hammers, files, PPE

Closed-toe shoes, any interesting dry patterns/textures you want (ie fabrics, pressed flowers, etc)

Students must be 16 years old or older. All students under 18 must be accompanied by and under the direct supervision of a responsible adult.

Learn more about our class and ticket cancelation policies Here.

Please email [email protected] with any questions.

*Sales end 3 hours before the start of the class to allow the instructor and staff time to prep.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Artisan's Asylum, 96 Holton Street, Boston, United States