Fused, Forged & Rolled: Creating Mokume Gane​
Instructor: Anne Wolf
Feb 14 - 17, 2026
Saturday & Sunday 9-5
Monday & Tuesday 10-5
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Dunedin Fine Art Center
1143 Michigan Ave., Dunedin, FL 34698
 
Mokume Gane is an ancient Japanese metalworking technique in which layers of metal are fused together using time, heat, and pressure (no solder). All aspects of the billet-making process will be covered, from billet design, proper cleaning and prep, to what temperatures and soak times to use for what metals, etc. We’ll be using the precise solid-state diffusion bonding method, and hot-forging our billets. After rolling the billets down to sheet and/or rod they will be ready to pattern. This 4-day expanded class will allow time for creating a second billet and/or learning some beginning patterning. 
This workshop is a great follow on for those who have taken any of Anne’s online mokume- gane patterning classes, but it is also open to those new to mokume- gane. Participants can expect to create mokume-gane billets and patterned samples, to be turned into finished work in their own studio or the next class. Detailed handouts including step-by-steps and equipment sources will be provided. Experience annealing and soldering silver is recommended.