Online Workshop. Laser Design & Techniques for Metalsmiths by Adam Hawk

Students will use their custom digital designs to explore analog metalsmithing processes such as surface textures and die-forming. Students will work to create a brooch or pendant. No previous Adobe experience is necessary.


When: 02 & 09 November 2024
11:00 am - 1:00 pm 

Cost: 145.00 US dollars


Course Outline: 

Day 1: November 2nd

• Introduction
• Adobe Illustrator interface
• Pathfinder tools/pattern design
• Designing for the laser cutter
• Laser cutter demo
• Technology resources and online services 

Day 2: November 9th

• Texturing with the rolling mill
• Die forming
• Fabrication methods for brooch/pendant or locket

About Adam Hawk:
Adam Hawk is a studio artist and Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Hawk earned his MFA in metalsmithing blacksmithing from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and BFA in sculpture and computer fine arts from Memphis College of Art.


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