Ever imagined making a robust copper planter, cauldron, spittoon, urn, basin, kettle, giant goblet, or sculptural bowl with your own hands? In this immersive workshop, students will learn how to turn flat copper sheet into expressive, fully formed vessels using traditional techniques that date back millennia. Working with hammers, a sandbag, and a simple wooden mold, participants will shape elegant compound curves using just a few essential tools, completing a one-of-a-kind copper vessel with hand-set rivets and a rich patina, an heirloom built to last for generations. Joe will demonstrate the same foundational processes used to fabricate everything from old world whiskey stills to the Statue of Liberty, where copper sheets were hand-formed over wooden bucks and sandbags and joined with rivets. The skills learned will apply to both functional forms and sculptural work, ideal for lighting, vessels, armor, architectural elements, and beyond. Guaranteed to be a riveting experience!