About The Workshop Focusing on chasing, and repoussé technique, this specialized workshop provides you the opportunity to learn from skilled traditional craftspeople in their Buddhist temples located in Thailand’s picturesque north. Thai craftspeople have perfected the art of silversmithing and metalwork over numerous generations, and our program connects you with living masters while exploring the history and heritage of these culturally and religiously important practices.

Our program begins with a three-day Workshop in Chiang Mai city’s Wualai neighborhood where we will learn traditional chasing and repoussé techniques, a corresponded metal surface embellishment technique, at the local Buddhist temple, Chiang Mai’s famous Wat Sri Suphan, also known as “The Silver Temple”. Wat Sri Suphan is decorated with intricately wrought metallic panels, and is the center of chasing and repoussé work in Chiang Mai. Throughout this workshop we will learn about the history of Buddhist craft in Thailand while engaging in the life of this vibrant Buddhist temple, eating local food, touring the surrounding neighborhood, and taking advantage of everything Chiang Mai has to offer.

Please join us for this exciting and unique opportunity to learn and make with Thai traditional metalsmiths!

Chasing and Repoussé Workshop at Wat Sri Suphan