Introduction to Blacksmithing (Blacksmithing)
Entry-level class
This basic blacksmithing class teaches fundamental skills needed to forge steel and understand blacksmithing tools. We’ll introduce tapering, upsetting, flattening, dishing, and bending of hot steel. Students will make small projects, such as spoons, knives, forks, bottle openers, and candleholders.
Glass Flameworking (Glass)
Entry-level class
Create beautiful glass ornaments, globes, perfume bottles, pendants, tube beads, marbles, and more! In flameworking, you’ll use an oxy-propane torch to melt glass so that you can shape it. This class will introduce you to the tools, equipment, and fundamentals of flameworking, and will cover a variety of techniques including color pulling and applying, color pattern application, cane-making, frit application, and marble making.
Introduction to Jewelry & Metals (A) (Jewelry)
Entry-level class
This introduction to jewelry making begins with the simple skills of sawing, filing, sanding, soldering, texturing, annealing, stamping, polishing, safety, and design; you’ll also learn the properties of metals like copper, brass, and silver. You’ll make a sterling silver ring as well as technical samples you can use for future reference and will gain hands-on experience with techniques that can be applied to almost any kind of project—large or small.
Introduction to Neon (Neon & Light)
Entry-level class
Light up your life—and your art--by adding neon to your projects. In this class, you’ll learn all the skills needed to complete a project in neon, and you’ll have the opportunity to complete an illuminated project. In addition to hands-on instruction in tools and techniques, this class includes discussion of design and aesthetic considerations. Necessary transformers are available for class use and purchase.
Special Effects with EL-Wire (Neon & Light)
Previous experience required
Prerequisite: EL Wire Workshop
This workshop will take your EL-wire skills to the next level. You will learn about sequencing, which allows you to create simple yet spectacular special effects and animations. You’ll learn how to design for effect and how to combine light and movement in this exciting intermediate class.
Introduction to Welded Sculpture (Welding)
Entry-level class
This is a great class for beginners. You’ll learn to join pieces of metal using arc welding (also known as stick welding). You’ll also learn to slice through metal with the hot flame of an oxyacetylene torch and to use power tools and hand tools to finish your work. You’ll have the opportunity to make a small sculpture to take home.
Introduction to MIG Welding (Welding)
Entry-level class
Metal inert gas (MIG) welding, also known as wire-feed welding, falls between arc welding and TIG in the welding spectrum. Quieter and cleaner (and some say easier) than arc welding, MIG welding is typically used in production fabrication such as furniture making, light construction, and auto restoration. You’ll learn the basics of MIG welding, as well as plasma cutting and other fabrication processes. Knowledge of arc welding is handy but not essential.
Beginning TIG (Welding)
Entry-level class
Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding is a highly precise method of welding that makes clean and focused welds on everything from super thin to very thick materials. Using the TIG welding process, an expert can weld any metal that can be welded and can even join dissimilar metals. You will learn the basics of TIG welding by working with stainless steel. The class will also introduce the plasma cutter and a variety of shop sheet metal tools. The instructor will assign sculpture projects that allow you to put your creativity and welding skills to use.
Woodturning (Woodworking)
Entry-level class
Using a lathe, you can turn a rough piece of wood into a beautifully shaped spindle or bowl. In a jam-packed, two-day class, you will learn the basics of the turning process as you explore small bowl turning and spindle turning. The class will cover tool usage and sharpening, as well as wood selection, preparation, and finishing.
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