The magpie instinct within us with Hans Stofer

Many of us are attracted to certain things and feel driven to possess or even to collect them. Collecting raw materials is something that I see as being highly personal, as one’s own preferences always play a part in the process in one form or another. In our workshop, we will be analysing the “magpie instinct” in ourselves and the material qualities of the collected object as a part of our life’s story, and delving into it with abandon. 
 
The Eurasian magpie is one of the most intelligent birds, and it is believed to be one of the most intelligent of all non-human animals. The expansion of its nidopallium is approximately the same in its relative size as the brain of chimpanzees, orangutans and humans.
 
Hans Stofer 
Born in Baden in 1957, Hans Stofer lives and works in London.
Training: Toolmaker and MA Jewellery and Artefacts, Zürich
Since 2017, he has lectured as Professor of the specialist course in Plastic Arts / Jewellery, Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Halle, Germany. 
From 2006 to 2017, he was Professor and Head of the MA Jewellery & Metal programme at the Royal College of Art, London.

Dates and price

Fri       24.08.2018    16–21 h 
Sat      25.08.2018    11–19 h 
Sun     26.08.2018    10–17 h

Workshop fees: CHF 500 
Students are entitled to a 10% discount. The same discount is offered if more than one workshop is booked. 
Course material is included in the cost. Metal is charged separately. Tools are available. ​
Advance payment: Half of the workshop fee. ​
Participants: Maximum 8.
Course languages: German and English.
Subscription: Up to two weeks before the workshop begins. 
 
You will receive detailed information before the workshop begins. 
Modifications reserved.