In this class students will learn how to make a reproduction of this gorgeous, hammered copper wall lantern. Originally made in 1909 for the Yates Hotel in Syracuse, New York, this wall variant of Lantern No. 324 from Gustav Stickley’s Craftsman Workshops offers plenty of learning opportunities for advanced students while still being accessible to beginners. This workshop will teach students the basic skills and aesthetic concepts required to create a hammered copper lantern in the iconic Stickley style. Joe will cover everything from the historical influences that shaped The Craftsman Workshops’ metalwork to the nitty-gritty of hammering out parts and riveting them together. Students will be immersed in the nuances of coppersmithing as practiced in the workshops of Gustav Stickley, a pivotal figure in the early 20th-century Arts & Crafts Movement. His ability to synthesize and bring together key influences of Arts & Crafts continues to inspire artisans today. A thoughtfully crafted copper lantern is both a sculpture and a family heirloom to be cherished for generations. Students will learn how to rivet, sand, shape, and achieve an antique patina that gives their lantern the character of a piece that has been around for decades. With an infinite range of practical and decorative possibilities, lanterns are excellent projects for both beginning hammer-bangers and advanced metal tinkerers.