The course allows to be introduced and practice three different jewellery techniques. Each of these techniques can be the focus of a single specifical course.

THE COLD FORGING TECHNIQUE:the workshop will focus on the realization of basic hammered shapes. We will start with an analysis of the different metals that can be cold forged followed by a demonstration of the fundamental plastic deformations that can be imparted to a metal bar by means of different hammers and stakes.
Now each student will forge his own piece getting acquainted with the use of the hammer and the results of each blow.
Students will master cold forging techniques enough to develop personalized and unexpected forms.
A great advantage of the technique is the creation of finished articles in a very short time, with an immediate feedback for the student.

THE CUTTLEFISH BONE CASTING: the workshop will focus on the casting of small objects using cuttlefish bone molds. We will start with some historical notions on this ancient technique and its use in more recent times.
A demonstration of the traditional method of replication by impression will follow, highlighting its basic points: the positioning of the model, the excavation of gate, the use of vents etc.
At this point each student can prepare his own bone mold and cast it, so that possible mistakes will be corrected and FAQs answered.

MODELLING AND CARVING BY WAX AND FUSION "cire perdue": the course covers the designing and reproducing of a piece of jewelry step by step. Students will be taught how to make various objects (horoscope-mefroms, signet rings, slave bracelets) under the guidance of the teacher; the goldsmithery is first designed and produced in wax, then fused in metal, following precise instructions according to the material used (wax, silver, gold, stones) and the correct use of instruments is applied to avoid technical-aesthetic problems. The modeling and fusion of jewels allows valuable pieces to be produced in a very short period of time, owing to the special versatility of these techniques.

- from April 27th to May 4th
- from June 22nd to June 29th
- from July 20th to July 27th
- from August 2nd to August 9th
- from August 10th to August 17th
- from October 26th to November 2nd

EURO 690,00
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WAX CARVING

BRONZETTO (modeling in wax for bronze and silver casting
A training course designed for those who wish to acquire or increase their creative capacities to produce small - scale sculptures. The proposed course will be developed progressively step-by-step and tailored to the capabilities of the participants, from beginners to to those of more advanced skill. The course provides for continuous individual guidance in overcoming problems in realising projects requiring semi-complex and complex manual techniques. Together with theoretical instruction, the programme covers a full range of practical aspects: framework preparation, modelling, finishing processes and mounting on wood or stones bases. While materials and basic equipment are available in the workshop, casting is carried out in an external foundry; the works thus produced being subsequently sent on the participant's address.