The Art of Metal Utensils: Function Meets Sculpture
Session 6 | August 24–30
Press Brass Serving Utensils by Erica Moody, 2019. Pressed brass sheet with charred metal handle, approximately 10” long.
This workshop combines jewelry-making precision with larger-scale metalworking to craft unique utensils in brass, copper, and steel.Participants will explore design and creation through cold connections, surface finishing, and integrating materials like wood or bone. Guided demonstrations and hands-on experimentation will inspire the transformation of raw materials into functional or sculptural pieces, blending practicality with artistry. All levels welcome.
Erica Moody (she/her) is a metal craftsman working in Maine, where she cultivates her line of serving utensils and continues her craft’s foundation of fabricating metal commissions for architects and designers. Moody has taught at locations such as Massachusetts College of Art & Design, Peters Valley School of Craft, Harvard Graduate School of Design, Penland School of Craft, Haystack, Center for Metal Arts, and The Center for Furniture Craftsmanship. Her utensils have been featured in publications such as Bon Appetit, Saveur, and Metalsmith.