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FALL 2020 CLASSES

IN-STUDIO CLASSES

MONDAY

Blacksmith Kitchen

Where the forge and the kitchen collide! Using heat and pressure, create out of metal something useful for the kitchen?a pot rack, spoon, ladles! The options are plentiful. Have fun while creating your very own kitchen tool!

4 Weeks • October 5-October 26 • 10 am-Noon • $309.00 • All Levels • Eric Shotwell

Blacksmith Kitchen

Where the forge and the kitchen collide! Using heat and pressure, create out of metal something useful for the kitchen?a pot rack, spoon, ladles! The options are plentiful. Have fun while creating your very own kitchen tool!

4 Weeks • November 9-November 30 • 10 am-Noon • $309.00 • All Levels • Eric Shotwell

Welding

Ignite your creativity and learn the basics of welding! Explore theory, welding techniques, and equipment safety while you develop the welding and fabrication skills necessary to turn your artistic vision into a complete work of art!

15 Weeks • August 24-December 7 • 12:30-3:30 pm • $569.00 • All Levels • Teaching Artist TBD • No Class September 7

Blacksmith Blade Making

Design your own knife to cut, dice, and chop in style! Explore traditional blacksmithing techniques as you learn how to heat, form, shape, and beat metal into your own personalized blade.

15 Weeks • August 24-December 7 • 6:30-9:30 pm • $569.00 • All Levels • Jeremy Pugh • No Class September 7

TUESDAY

Build a Forge

Come and learn to make a forge from scratch! We’ll take a 20 pound propane tank and turn it into a Blacksmith’s best friend.

7 Weeks • October 20-December 1 • 3-6 pm • $359.00 • All Levels • Jeremy Pugh

Welding

Ignite your creativity and learn the basics of welding! Explore theory, welding techniques, and equipment safety while you develop the welding and fabrication skills necessary to turn your artistic vision into a complete work of art!

15 Weeks • August 25-December 1 • 6:30-9:30 pm • $569.00 • All Levels • Teaching Artist TBD

WEDNESDAY

Ornamental Blacksmithing

Heat, beat, and repeat! Learn how to forge simple leaves, make hooks and hangers, or create decorations for your house and garden! Beginning blacksmiths will learn to heat and beat metal into simple shapes. Intermediate blacksmiths will focus on design and developing their artistic style.

7 Weeks • October 21-December 2 • 6:30-9:30 pm • $359.00 • Intermediate • Eric Shotwell

THURSDAY

Bronze Casting + Lost Wax

Learn to cast bronze sculptures! By using various mold techniques, you will create a mold dependent on a unique project of your very own. The class will finish the semester with a group casting!

7 Weeks • October 22-December 10 • 9:30 am-12:30 pm • $359.00 • All Levels • Glenn Evans • No Class November 26

Metal Animals

Explore the beautiful forms that nature has to offer as you cut, grind, and weld your animal creations to life! Choose from plans available or to go off on your own creative adventure!

4 Weeks • November 12-December 10 • 3-5 pm • $309.00 • All Levels • Teaching Artist TBD • No Class November 26

Welded Flower Frames

Let your creativity bloom with sparks and solder! Through heating, beating, and welding, students will learn to craft beautiful metal flowers to adorn a decorative metal frame for the garden.

4 Weeks • October 8-October 29 • 3-5 pm • $309.00 • All Levels • Teaching Artist TBD

Iron Casting

Create molds for casting iron and study the construction and operation of an iron cupola furnace. Bring your own project ideas to the first day of class and choose a pour date to set up and run the furnace!

7 Weeks • August 27-October 8 • 6:30-9:30 pm • $359.00 • All Levels • Glenn Evans

FRIDAY

Independent Study: Sculpture

Follow your own path and receive guidance along the way! Explore your creative process while learning about contemporary sculptures and making strong sculpture in the round. This class is intended for the advanced artists.

15 Weeks • August 28-December 11 • 12:30-3:30 pm • $569.00 • Advanced • Julie Ball • No Class November 27

SATURDAY

Sculpting with New Materials

Wood, metal, and stone, oh my! We will focus on using a variety of different materials to create fantastic works of art. Cutting, bending and connecting different kinds of materials will allow you to create the sculpture of your dreams!

15 Weeks • August 29-December 12 • 9 am-Noon • $569.00 • Intermediate-Advanced • Cory Constantine • No Class November 28

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