Drop-in Metal Arts Demo and Tools Q&A with Blacksmith Heather McLarty

Blacksmith and Tools of the Trades curatorial consultant, Heather McLarty, will set up a mini studio in the Center and work on chasing and repousse between 1:00 and 4:00pm. Viewers will have a firsthand experience of seeing how she uses a chasing hammer with a distinct set of shaped tools to form a relief into metal. Heather will also be happy to answer questions about other metal working tools in the exhibition; she is a font of knowledge given her years of experience. Stop by to learn about the process and tools, and view the show with a metal arts expert around. 

Heather McLarty
Heather McLarty
Buddha. 54″ H x 33″ W, copper sheet raised, repousse, chasing. Private garden in Pacifica, CA. Photo by Troy Evans
Bronze Lizard by Heather McLarty
Bronze Lizard by Heather McLarty photographed by Martha Benedict.