John Cogswell is a silversmith/jeweler/educator, with over
30 years of professional experience. In addition to his studio activities and
college-teaching, he has traveled all over North America
lecturing and conducting intensive metalworking workshops. John is a Professor
of Metals at SUNY New Paltz and formerly was Metals faculty at Parsons School
of Design, Pratt Institute and Hofstra
University. He writes
metal-related articles, and is currently writing a book on stone setting. He
is Technical Editor for SNAG News, the newsletter of the Society of North
American Goldsmiths and is on the Advisory Board of Arrowmont School of
Crafts.
Forging: One of the oldest metalworking techniques, it is
the method by which metalsmiths hammer-form wire stock, ingots or rod into
tapered (often flexible) forms such as neckpieces and bracelets. Forging
produces elegant, lightweight structural forms that require little or no
soldering. Contrary to popular misconception, forging does not require great
physical strength or body mass. When used properly, the hammer and anvil do
all the work. Techniques necessary to forge a fibula and earrings will be
taught.
Skill Level: All Levels
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