Repousse is the ancient art of moving metal into high or low relief through the use of chasing tools, pitch and hammers. In this 2 day workshop we will examine the work of old and new masters, discuss the many and varied approaches to creating forms and designs, design transfer, how to layer forms effectively and getting our work to have perspective. Instructor will go over and provide examples of low and high relief repousse. Instructor will also teach “ top down chasing”, which is a technique for moving material AROUND the main form, so moving the negative space around the positive or main form to create the form. Instructor will go through step by step how to chase in outlines, push out from the back and sculpt from the front, texturing forms and backgrounds. Suitable for beginning to advanced metalsmiths and jewelers; students will leave with a finished piece. Prerequisite: none

Have you ever wanted to create gorgeous one-of-a-kind silk scarves or paintings but just didn’t know how to go about it? In this workshop will explore the techniques involved in painting on habotai silk. This will be a hands-on workshop with demonstrations, discussion and individual instruction touching on color theory and design. You will be urged to let your creativity and imagination flow with the beauty of these intense dyes. Various methods of applying color will be explored and participants will finish the workshop with samples of techniques as well as finished pieces. ALL SUPPLIES PROVIDED $60 FEE Prerequisite: None

Viscosity printing is a process of color separation that combines methods of intaglio and relief inking, and allows multiple colors to be printed simultaneously from a single plate.  You will learn how to prepare and roll out inks of different fluidity properties, make a collograph plate, and pull prints using the viscosity method. With this method you will create ways of overlapping and mixing colors in a multitude of variations, opening up an infinity of color possibilities. The techniques you will learn in this class can be applied to copper plates as well. Experienced printmakers are welcome, but no experience is necessary to take this class and walk away with prints of your own. Prerequisite: Printmaking experience

Workshop: Vitreography: Printmaking with Glass Plates

Justin Nelson, the woodworker and designer behind Fernweh Woodworking Studio will be in Seattle for a rare opportunity to give demostrations on some great woodworking topics. In this four hour long session come see Justin give a lesson on power carving one of his classic pieces of furniture, see how to apply Rubio Monocoat finish to furniture, and get an introduction and some hands on time with Shaper Orgin handheld CNC router.

This one day workshop is designed to introduce the basic elements of making a Shoji Screen. We will explore the history of the traditional rice paper screens and also work with some of the newer methods and materials imported from Japan. Everyone will get a chance to work with planed soft wood sticks to make their own grid-work. We'll learn to apply paper with newer materials to be placed in a wooden frame. There will be opportunity and encouragement to add artistic elements to your screen. Open to all skill levels. Screens can be made with or without power tools. Projects can be catered to various skill levels.