Visiting Artist : Christopher Darway
2 Days / Saturday & Sunday, 10 am - 5pm
Experience Level: All Levels
Aura 22, a paint-on 22 karat gold paste-like solution, was developed to be used on fine silver metal clay as an alternative/supplement to Keum-Bo. In this two-day workshop, learn how to apply Aura 22 to precious metal clay including copper, fine silver, and sterling silver using the torch method. Once fired, learn about how the material can be rolled, fold-formed, soldered on, drilled, etched, and/or enameled.
About Christopher Darway:
Christopher Darway has been working as a designer, teacher, and artisan in metals for over 40 years; earning his B.F.A. in craft design from Philadelphia College of Art. Over the years, he has sold his work through galleries, shops, and craft shows, including ACC and Smithsonian. His work has been exhibited in Germany, Japan, and England. He is a two-time recipient of the New Jersey State Council of the Arts Award, a senior PMC instructor for Rio Grande, former president of the Pennsylvania Society of Goldsmiths, and writer for Art Jewelry Magazine. He currently teaches at the Wayne Art Center and for the University of the Arts, Continuing Education Program.
About GoggleWorks
GoggleWorks Center for the Arts is a 145,000 square foot, five-story community arts center located in downtown Reading, Pennsylvania. The former safety goggle factory was reimagined into a thriving complex which includes seven large teaching studios, juried-in artist studios, exhibition galleries, classrooms, film theatre, and store.
Admission and parking are always free. GoggleWorks is open daily, from 9:00am - 9:00pm. Plan your visit at http://goggleworks.org
