David Huang Pre-Conference Workshop: Vessel Raising & Chasing

TOOL LIST AND ESSENTIAL INFORMATION FOR THE DAVID HUANG WORKSHOP - JUNE 9-13, 2023 AT ARAPAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Raising and Chasing Vessel Forms

This will be a two-part workshop.  During the initial days we will focus on traditional techniques of angle raising to create vessels forms.  We’ll explore both single and multi-node vessels Utilizing 6-inch copper disks as the initial starting point, we will explore how to form both single and multi-node vessels by hammering over various forming stakes.

Typically, the middle day of the workshop becomes the crossover day where we utilize one of the vessels raised as a form to further embellish with designs and textures created using the technique known as chasing.  In place of traditional pitch we will be using a microcrystalline wax, one commonly used in bronze casting.  During the workshop, we will also cover the basics of making one’s own chasing tools, and participants…