CHASING & REPOUSSÉ

Three-day workshops in the traditional techniques of chasing and repoussé, taught by Florence-trained jeweler and metalsmith Davide Bigazzi. Held in his Menlo Park bottega and limited to five students.

Learn from Florentine Jeweler and Metalsmith Davide Bigazzi

Davide Bigazzi specializes in the traditional techniques of chasing and repoussé, drawing on his Florentine training and decades of professional experience as a jeweler and metalsmith.

The three-day workshops are held in Davide’s bottega in the San Francisco Bay Area, at Allied Arts Guild in Menlo Park. Each workshop is limited to five students, allowing for close instruction and a pace suited to each participant’s experience and interests.

Over three days, each student develops an individual jewelry or metalwork project while exploring the techniques of chasing and repoussé. Davide works closely with each person throughout the process, from preparing the metal and selecting the appropriate tools to developing the design and finishing the piece.

UPCOMING WORKSHOP DATES

2026
November 6–8

2027
January 15–17
March 19–21
May 14–16

During the same three-day session, students may choose different workshop options based on their interests and experience. Davide guides each student individually while different projects and areas of focus take place side by side.

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THE ART OF CHASING & REPOUSSE’

3 Days · $850

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THE CUFF BRACELET WORKSHOP

3 Days · $850

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TOOLING AROUND

3 Days · $875

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THE ART OF CHASING & REPOUSSÉ

Explore the time-honored art of shaping metal through chasing and repoussé in this three-day workshop. Through demonstrations and individual instruction, Davide guides each student in preparing the metal, using the tools, and shaping a dimensional design from both the front and the reverse.

Working directly with the metal, students create rich forms and textures while learning techniques rooted in Italian metalsmithing traditions. Both modern and traditional designs are welcome.

Three Days · $850

  • MATERIALS & WORKSHOP DETAILS

    Schedule
    Friday–Sunday, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM, with a one-hour lunch break.

    Workshop Fee
    $850

    Materials Included
    One 22-gauge copper sheet is provided for the chasing and repoussé exercise.

    Working in Sterling Silver
    Students who wish to work in sterling silver may bring one 4" × 4" sheet of 22-gauge sterling silver or purchase a material kit from the studio.

    Sterling Silver Material Kit
    $260

    Material-kit pricing is subject to change based on the silver market.Description text goes here

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THE CUFF BRACELET WORKSHOP

Create a sculptural cuff bracelet while learning traditional metalsmithing techniques including chasing, repoussé, forging, and soldering. Through demonstrations and individual instruction, Davide guides each student in developing the design, adding texture and dimension, shaping the bracelet, and completing the finishing work.

Students may create a modern or traditional design suited to their own interests and experience.

Three Days · $850

  • Schedule
    Friday–Sunday, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM, with a one-hour lunch break.

    Workshop Fee
    $850

    Materials Included
    Copper or brass is provided for use during the workshop.

    Working in Sterling Silver
    Students who wish to create their cuff in sterling silver may bring:

    • One 7¼" × 2¼" sheet of 22-gauge sterling silver

    • 16" of 12-gauge sterling silver round wire

    A sterling silver material kit may also be purchased from the studio.

    Sterling Silver Material Kit
    $390

    Material-kit pricing is subject to change based on the silver market.Description text goes here

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TOOLING AROUND

This three-day workshop begins with a full day devoted to making chasing tools. Students learn to forge, shape, harden, and finish six tools, including traditional forms used by Florentine metalsmiths for generations.

During the following two days, students put their new tools to work while exploring the techniques of chasing and repoussé. Davide guides each person in creating texture and dimension in metal while developing a useful set of tools to take home and continue using.

Three Days · $875

  • MATERIALS & WORKSHOP DETAILS

    Schedule
    Friday–Sunday, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM, with a one-hour lunch break.

    Workshop Fee
    $875

    Materials Included

    • Tool steel for six chasing tools

    • Copper sheet for chasing practice

    Working in Sterling Silver
    Students who wish to continue their project in sterling silver may bring one 4" × 4" sheet of 22-gauge sterling silver or purchase a material kit from the studio.

    Sterling Silver Material Kit
    $260

    Material-kit pricing is subject to change based on the silver market.Description text goes here

Register For This Workshop