Hammered Copper Bowls with Stone Tools, with Martha Buche | Viroqua, WI

Using the warm, red metal my Bodewadmi (Potawatomi) relatives call “miskwabik” (copper) and basalt hammer stones from the shores of G’chi gamii (Lake Superior), we will hand-forge bowls on wooden stumps. In a process called “sinking”, or hammering on the inside, we will anneal the metal in a wood fire and form our richly colored, beautiful vessels using the power of our own muscles. Come join us in this elemental journey of copper, fire, water, and stone.

Date: Saturday, May 17
Time: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Ages: 12+
Materials Fees: $25
Location: Viroqua, WI

Instructions: Please bring a pair of close fitting work gloves to protect your hands from the sharp
metal and, if you wish, a pair of safety goggles. Parts of this class will take place outdoors by a fire, and parts will be in a shop with some heat. We recommend dressing accordingly with plenty of layers if it’s cold out.