The Roycroft Campus Corporation presents ~
INTERMEDIATE Copper Repousse*
in the Arts & Crafts Style
~ with ~
Frank M. Glapa, Roycroft Renaissance Master Artisan

INTERMEDIATE Copper Repousse* in the Arts & Crafts Style
with Frank M. Glapa, Roycroft Renaissance Master Artisan
*Copper Repousse (REPOUSSE - French - meaning - to push back; The art of shapes and decorations with patterns raised in relief made by hammering and pressing on the reverse side used especially on metal)

Friday-Sunday, October 8-11, 2010  NEW 3-day class!
Friday 7:00 - 9:00pm - Instructor’s Reception
Saturday, Sunday & Monday 9:00am to 4:00pm - Class Workshops

Roycroft Master Artisan, Frank M. Glapa, will lead this 3 day workshop for students who have some experience in metalsmithing.   Students who have taken previous classes, are familiar with basic techniques, and have used a torch at least once, are qualified for this intermediate class. Students will leave this class with knowledge to practice what they learned.

The finished product will be an Arts & Crafts style Box, OR a round Card Plate.

Discussion, instruction and background about metal work, the material used, various skill levels and shop safety are all covered.

Material fee includes: copper metal, rubber mat, mallets, hammer, steel bench block, punches, torch, brake and patina solution.  Eye and ear protection, design copies and additional handouts are also included.  Tools provided remain the property of the instructor.

Optional items for students to supply:
Magnification eyewear, extra lighting, shop apron or shop coat.

Frank M. Glapa     - click here for full bio


Frank Glapa, was recently featured in a local news clip. It can be viewed by clicking here.

Frank was also featured in a NY Times "Escapes" article and video. Which can be found on our ARTICLE PAGE at http://www.roycroftcampuscorporation.com/httpdocs/articles.html and Click the NY TIMES listing to view this.

$475 = ($400 class tuition* + $75 Supplies fee)
                        *Fees include Friday Nite reception and three lunches at The Roycroft Inn

Frank M. Glapa, a Roycroft Master Artisan in metal, has been working in the arts and crafts, for 10+ years. Frank is inspired and influenced by nature’s organic forms, and the architecture and designs of the Arts and Crafts Movement. 
At The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, he studied Photography and Printmaking, and served as a Teaching Assistant in the Printmaking Department.  Then for 20+ years worked in advertising as a designer and photographer and also taught photography. 

Frank is a Roycroft Renaissance Master Artisan since 2003.  His work is in private collections throughout the United States, Canada, Japan and Australia.  Now he is also expanding into jewelry designs and fabrication. Recently, some of Mr. Glaps’s work has been featured in a coffee table book “Adirondack Home” by Ralph Kylloe. Also note that outside the Copper Shop, some magnificent works of the artist are proudly displayed. Please check out the craftsmanship in the outdoor copper sign and mailbox that were created by this very talented Roycroft Master artist.

In all classes, taught by Frank Glapa, you will learn the philosophy of
Head, Heart, and Hand as practiced by the Roycrofters.