DAVIDE BIGAZZI STUDIO Chasing & Repousse` Workshops
Come “apprentice” in the art of chasing & repousse' with Florentine master Davide Bigazzi at his studio and gallery located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Workshops are intensive, hands-on, individualized, and limited to four students. The studio setting and small classes guarantee a unique and effective environment for learning, as well as tailored instruction and maximum interaction between student and instructor. Both beginners and experienced students are welcome!
WorkshopS
The Art of Chasing & Repousse'- 5 days - $1200
Wed-Sun 10am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm
- October 21-25, 2009
Join Davide in his studio for five days of hands-on instruction in chasing & repousse’. This workshop emphasizes technique and its application to jewelry, hollowware, and/or model making. Class is both exercise and project based through individualized instruction, tailored to your ability and goals. The process of making chasing tools will be covered, including age-old shapes that Florentine masters have used for centuries.
Materials (copper) & tools are supplied.
Cuff Bracelet Workshop - 3 Days - $575
Fri-Sun 10am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm
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August 28-30, 2009
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September 25-27, 2009
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November 13-15, 2009
The main focus of this workshop is the creation of a cuff bracelet by employing chasing, repousse', forging, & soldering.
Materials (copper) & tools are supplied. If you would like to bring sterling silver to work with please ask for size requirements.
The Art of Chasing & Repousse’ - 2 days - $385
Sat-Sun 10am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm
- October 10-11, 2009 (see October 9 tool workshop offered below)
Join Davide in his studio for two days of hands-on instruction in chasing & repousse’. The main focus of this workshop is technique. There will also be demonstrations & discussions on chasing tools, pitch, patina, & much more.
Materials (copper) & tools are supplied
Tool Workshop $180 + $20 kit
Friday 10am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm
- October 9, 2009
Learn to forge and form high quality chasing tools including age-old shapes that Florentine masters have used for centuries.
Tool steel for 6 chasing tools included.
12 Hr Class Package - $335
- Thursday Afternoons 2pm - 5pm
- Thursday Evenings 5pm - 8pm
Ongoing classes are by appointment & limited to 3 students. Class is both exercise and project based. Students are encouraged to work on and develop their own design ideas/projects. Purchased hours are valid for up to 6 months. A reservation at least a week in advanced is necessary to secure a spot.
Materials not included. Tools are supplied.
Registration
Click here to download a registration form. Please print, fill out this form, and return via fax or mail: Davide Bigazzi Studio : 75 Arbor Road Suite K : Menlo Park, CA 94025 TEL/FAX: 650-323-1923
Recommended Tools and Materials:
- chasing hammer/s
- copper sheet 6” x 6” - 22 gauge (One piece of copper will be supplied.)
- 6”- 8” pitch bowl & pitch (If you do not have one, one will be supplied for use during class.)
- chasing tools/punches - 12 piece set recommended (Punches will be available to share and use during class.)
- eye protection (required)
- tracing paper, pens, pencils
- design ideas or samples
It is not necessary to bring tools to the workshop unless you want to use your own. If you are planning on investing in tools we recommend doing so after the workshop. You will learn a lot about what you do and don’t need.
LOCATION & HOTELS
Davide Bigazzi Studio is located in Menlo Park, California at the beautiful and historical Allied Arts Guild - www.alliedartsguild.org
Davide Bigazzi Studio
75 Arbor Rd Ste K :
Menlo Park, Ca 94025
Tel 650-323-1923
(19 miles from the San Francisco International Airport & 19.3 miles from the San Jose International Airport.)
Public Transportation - BART:
From SFO take BART to Millbrae, then take Caltrain to the Menlo Park station, depart station and turn left on El Camino Real. Turn right on Cambridge Ave. Continue straight until you reach the gates of the Allied Arts Guild (.4 mile) BART operates a shuttle train every 20 minutes between the Millbrae station and SFO. BART's SFO shuttle train is located on the easternmost track at the Millbrae station. All passengers must purchase a ticket before boarding. For more information visit www.bart.gov.
Public Transportation from the San Jose Airport
take the VTA SJC Airport Flyer (Route 10) to the Santa Clara Caltrain Station. The Airport Flyer is free and operates seven days a week from 5:30 am until midnight. Buses operate every 10 minutes on weekdays and every 15 minutes on weekends. For more information visit the airport website www.sjc.org. From the Santa Clara station take the train to the Menlo Park Station. depart station and turn left on El Camino Real. Turn right on Cambridge Ave. Continue straight until you reach the gates of the Allied Arts Guild. (.4 mile)
Hotels
The following hotels are recommended for their short walking distance to Davide Bigazzi Studio
Stanford Park HotelFrom $169 a night |
Best Western Riviera InnFrom $115.00 a night |
Sheraton Palo Alto HotelFrom $99.00 a night |
Stanford Inn Motel From $65-$85 a night |
Mermaid Inn Motel(1.09 miles from DB Studio) |