Chasing & Repoussé: Finding Relief w/ Maria Camera-Smith

Maria Camera-Smith brooch

Beginner-Intermediate $100-$150 Materials and Studio Fees*

Participants will be introduced to basic chasing and repoussé techniques using chasing tools, hammers, and pitch. Instruction will cover creating volume and relief from a flat sheet of metal, how to appropriately texture metal for chasing and repoussé techniques, and how to define desired forms to achieve crisp imagery. Basic patination will also be covered. Attendees will be encouraged and advised to resolve their pieces in jewelry formats such as a brooch or pendant. Finishing fabrication and cleaning techniques will also be discussed.

*Materials and studio fees are charged to students based on studio usage and materials Touchstone is providing at the request of the instructor. Additionally, some instructors may also require that you bring certain materials and tools with you, in which case a list will be provided. Final cost of these fees will be posted at least two weeks ahead of the workshop to be paid in full prior to check-in.


WORKSHOP STUDENTS should bring the following materials for the workshop

*It is recommended that you wait to hear if the workshop is running before you purchase materials. Touchstone will let you know if a workshop is running no later than 2 weeks before the start of the class. Regardless of the outcome of the class, running or not, Touchstone is not responsible for the reimbursement of any materials bought for a workshop.

1. Any of your own favorite Tools

2. (Optional)- 3×3″ sheet of 18 gauge fine silver (www.riogrande.com – item #100457)

3. Silver findings and/or wire to resolve designs (www.riogrande.com)

4. Apron

5. Sketchbook

6. Pencil and Pen

7. Reusable water bottle

Additional Notes
Instructor will have silver wire for sale if needed

Suggested Reading for Workshop Students
1. Chasing and Repoussé Methods Ancient and Modern by Nancy Megan Corwin

Download PDF File: Chasing & Repoussé Student Materials

2026 Instructors

Maria Camera-Smith
Metals/Jewelry Studio Instructor