Welcome Dana Reed, our new teacher and her environmental friendly Etching Class!!!

Originally from Ontario, Dana is a both a metalsmith and fine art photographer. Her current work features etchings of her nature photographs on a range of jewellery, with images from many of Vancouver’s parks and gardens.  Nature features prominently in all her work and she tries to communicate the extraordinary in the everyday.

Having studied goldsmithing at Vancouver Community College and photography at Langara College, she loves the challenge of combining her technical and creative sides. She looks forward to sharing her passion for art and metalsmithing with her students at Soigne.

Branches - Etched copper pendant by Dana ReedTwigs - Etched copper earrings by Dana ReedBerries - Etched copper pendant by Dana ReedLeaves - Etched copper pendant by Dana Reed

For more classes schedule click HERE

First class is scheduled for April 20th from 11am till 3 pm.

4 hours of great creative fun !!!!

Electrochemical etching is a safe, non toxic way to etch copper and other non ferrous metals. Using metal salt solutions and low voltage electricity, you can create crisp, clean etchings with precise detail. This involves no acids or toxic chemicals and is safe to do even on your kitchen table.

In this 4 hour class you’ll learn how to apply resists, including photocopy transfers, etch copper with patterns or images, cut out shapes for your jewellery using basic metalsmithing techniques, attach findings and apply a patina to bring out the details.
Each student will have time to complete several pieces of jewellery including pendants and earrings.

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