Mokume Gane
with Eric Burris
$395
February 24-26, 2023
9:30 AM to 5:30 pm
AT Cyd Rowley’s Studio, Kensington, Maryland

During this three day workshop you will learn how to make a billet, comprised of copper and silver sheets fused through compression and high heat. Once your billet is created you will learn how to use a portion of it to create a ring band. For a full description, see the section titled ‘What is Mokume Gane?’.

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What is Mokume Gane?

Mokume Gane, or wood grain metal, is a traditional Japanese technique in which two or more different metals are meticulously cleaned, alternately stacked, compressed and heated to a high temperature. The result is the fusing of all layers into a solid block of metal or billet. The billet can be made into sheet metal with a variety of patterns by repeatedly carving through layers and reducing the thickness. You will learn this process by making a silver and copper billet, forging and patterning your billet, and finally making a ring. You will also have material leftover for use in your future work.

Meet Eric

Eric has been working with the Mokume Gane technique for 20 years. Drawn to the organic wood-like patterns, it is the primary material in his jewelry and the focus of his workshops. His goal is teaching students a low-tech, low-cost, and efficient method of making traditional diffusion bonded Mokume Gane.

A kit will be available for purchase, costing $150. Each kit will contain:

22 gauge sterling silver, 8 sheets 1” x 1.25”
20 gauge sterling copper, 8 sheets 1” x 1.25”
24 gauge sterling silver 3” x .5”
set of steel torque plates w/hardware
other equipment and supplies, listed in your welcome email

Mokume Gane Workshop, Feb 24-26th, 2023

MOKUME GANE with Eric Burris

The workshop location is: 10449 Metropolitan Ave, Kensington MD 20895 on Feb 24th - 26th, 2023, 5:00pm-9:30pm

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Payment will not be collected via this website. You may pay via one of the following (please select your options: Payment must be received within 10 working days prior to the 24th of February, 2023

Check (to Cyd Rowley, 317 Pinewood Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20901)

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Full refunds will be provided up until February 13th, 2023. Half of the fee will be refunded up to February 20th.

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The kit cost is $150 which covers the cost of metals and items to create your project. A complete list of kit contents will be emailed to you after sign up. Kits may be paid for at the workshop in cash or check.

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The studio is conveniently located 8 miles outside of Washington, DC and is accessible via three airports including Dulles (IAD), Baltimore Washington (BWI) and Reagan National (DCA). There are many hotels and Airbnbs to choose from.