Introduction to Electroforming and Working with Wire Mesh with Dennis Nahabetian (Online)

Schedule: May 28 & Jun 4, 2021: 4:00pm - 6:30pm (ET); 
3:00pm - 5:30pm (CT); 2:00pm - 4:30pm (MT); 1:00pm - 3:30pm (PT); 

In this class you will be shown how to get the most out of Wire Mesh (sometimes called Woven Wire Cloth), and successfully Electroform it with copper in an easy, cost effective way. You will be guided through setting up a small copper bath, using a DC power source to control and grow copper over your creations. Some of my most popular forms and patterns will be demonstrated in an step by step process. Various methods of planning and finishing an Electroformed piece will also be discussed.

Explore the endless possibilities of this pliable and tactile material from an artist with 30 years of experience electrofoming wire mesh. in addition to mesh techniques, Dennis will demonstrate setting up a simple, easy to use copper bath to secure and strengthen your small wire mesh creation. 

Location/Venue:  Online with Pocosin Arts School of Fine Craft
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Cost/Fee:  $180
Material/Studio fee:  

Their workshop calendar:  https://pocosinarts.org/zoom-workshops-books-mixed-media/

Instructor and bio:  Dennis Nahabetian is a Studio Artist who has primarily worked with wire mesh for more than 30 years. He has taught at The University of Toledo, and given Lectures and Workshops on his innovative techniques at Colleges and Arts Organizations throughout the United States. Dennis has been featured in books, magazines and received recognition for his work through Artist Fellowship Grants from the New York Foundation of the Arts and the Ohio Arts Council. He has exhibited internationally and has been honored for his skill and artistry from prestigious shows including 4 Awards from Smithsonian Craft Show. His work is in many private and public collections including Racine Art Museum and The Honolulu Museum of Art (formally The Contemporary Museum).  @dennisnahabetian