Hammered Copper Bowls with Stone Tools (with Martha Buche)

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Hammered Copper Bowls with Stone Tools (with Martha Buche)
August 17, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
$35 – $65
Using the warm, red metal my Bodewadmi (Potawatomi) relatives call “miskwabik” (copper) and basalt hammer stones from the shores of G’chi gamii (Lake Superior), we will hand-forge bowls on wooden stumps. In a process called “sinking”, or hammering on the inside, we will anneal the metal in a wood fire and form our richly colored, beautiful vessels using the power of our own muscles. Come join us in this elemental journey of copper, fire, water, and stone.
Instructions: Please bring a pair of close fitting work gloves to protect your hands from the sharp metal and, if you wish, a pair of safety goggles.
Date: Saturday, August 17
Time: 9:00 am – 12:30 am
Ages: 12+
Materials Fee: $25
Location: Viroqua, WI
Sliding Scale Course Fee Guidelines (not including Materials Fees)
Supporter Level Ticket: $65
Sustainer Level Ticket: $50
Supported Level Ticket: $35
LEARN MORE & JOIN US: https://www.driftlessfolkschool.org/classes/hammered-copper-bowls-august-2024