Precious Illusions by Bette Barnett

Precious Illusions: Fusing Powdered Bronzes to Steel by Bette Barnett

10 students maximum - 1-day class

April 18, 9am - 3pm

$100 fee covers materials, including some to take home.

Conference registration is required in addition to the above fee.

Discover how to bring color, contrast, and luminous depth to forged steel in this one-day, hands-on workshop. Designed for blacksmiths who want to expand beyond traditional finishes, this class introduces the use of atomized bronze powders fused to steel surfaces to create rich painterly effects to your work. Bette Barnett is an artist and author who will teach you how to use a versatile range of bronze alloys—from warm coppery tones to golden and silvery hues. You’ll see how bronze can beautifully mimic the look of gold without the cost, opening up new creative possibilities for sculptural, architectural, and decorative ironwork.

This is limited to the first 10 registrants.