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Each month, Copper in the Arts features up-to-date listings celebrating copper's use in the art world, including copper and copper-related gallery openings, exhibitions and artist events throughout the United States. If you have an event that you would like us to add, please contact the editor.

July 2008

May 10, '08 - Aug 28, '08

Masters In Clay Exhibition

Masters In Clay presents seven globally known artists, each with a unique approach to working with clay. On display are bronze works by Peter Voulkos, a sculptor who became interested in the lost wax method of bronze casting, and went on to create monumental works.

Grounds for Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Rd., Hamilton, NJ (609) 586-0616

May 20, '08 - Aug 17, '08

Medieval and Renaissance Treasures from the Victoria and Albert Museum

Thirty-five rare treasures from the Victoria and Albert Museum that are seldom lent will be on display, including Donatello's bronze Winged Putto with Fantastic Fish, a pair of gilt-bronze statuettes of prophets by Hubert Gerhard, and the Codex Forster 1, one of Leonardo da Vinci's treasured notebooks. Most have not been previously exhibited in New York.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Wrightsman Exhibition Gallery, 1000 Fifth Avenue at 82nd St., New York, NY, (212) 535-7710

Jun 14, '08 - Nov 14, '08

The Village Green 2008 Biannual

Sponsored by the Village Green, The Sculpture on the Green Bi-Annual Invitational Exhibition presents ten works by ten national sculptors in the park, celebrating the variety of 21st century sculpture.

The Village Green, Cashiers, NC, (828) 743-3434

Jul 12, '08 - Jul 13, '08

Weekend Copper Workshop

This intensive workshop examines basic copper working techniques, culminating in the completion of a copper bowl, tray or box.
In collaboration with instructor Marsha Trattner, students will individualize their projects, using well-defined processes such as cutting, drilling, soldering, bending, folding, forming, riveting, stamping, texturing, and patination. No prior metalworking experience is required.

School of Visual Arts, Summer in the Berkshires, 110 Darrow Rd., New Lebanon, NY, (212) 592-2000

August 2008

Aug 5, '08 - Aug 21, '08

Tiffany Stained Glass Class

Learn the fundamentals of the copper foil technique for producing stained glass that was developed by Louis Comfort Tiffany. Instructed by Carol Russell, Students will learn how to cut glass, and then move on to shaping, grinding and soldering to produce a stained glass panel. Each student will complete two window panels during the course. The second piece will be your own design.

George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum, 1 Edwards St. Springfield, MA, (800) 625-7738

Aug 6, '08 - Aug 10, '08

Bronze Casting Workshop at the Mendocino Art Center

Taught by Paul Graf, Elizabeth Dante and Tom Brown, this five-day workshop dovetails with the Rubber Mold Making workshop (August 11 – 12), giving the student an opportunity to complete the full progression of clay or pattern to finished bronze sculpture. Instructors will cover wax techniques, investment, metal chasing, patination and much, much more.

Mendocino Art Center, 45200 Little Lake St., Mendocino, CA, (707) 937-5818

Aug 21, '08 - Aug 24, '08

Interweave Bead Fest Philadelphia

Featuring classes and an extensive bead expo, this year’s Interweave Bead Fest Philadelphia features a fabulous assortment of beads and jewelry, for new and experienced bead artists.

Interweave Bead Fest Philadelphia, Valley Forge Convention Center 1160 First Avenue King of Prussia, PA

Aug 30, '08 - Aug 31, '08

Copper Forging Class

In this workshop students will be exploring basic forging techniques with copper, using a similar process to blacksmiths. Class is recommended for ages 17 and up.

Salem Art Works, 19 Cary Lane, Salem, NY

Contact the Editor:

Robyn Jasko
arts_editor@cda.copper.org