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What makes this Course Unique is that is is taught by an artist who has experience teaching both sculptors and welders. She is a Part-Time Associate Professor at Parsons School of Design, teaching Metal Fabrication. This class is an empowering experience for both beginners as well as people who have experienced welding in the past. The class...

Have you ever wondered what it is like to light a torch, set a flame, run a bead? In this session you will learn to braze a "Tea Light Candle Table" to take with you. We will discuss the many advantages of gas welding when setting up a shop, creating furniture, art, fabrication. etc. What makes this Course unique is that it is taught by an artist...

What makes this Course Unique is that is is taught by an artist who has experience teaching both sculptors and welders. She is a Part-Time Associate Professor at Parsons School of Design, teaching Metal Fabrication. This class is an empowering experience for both beginners as well as people who have experienced welding in the past. The class...

In this workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of knife making in two 4 hour sessions. This workshop is focused on the reductive (or stock-removal) technique of knife making.  In this workshop you’ll start with a raw piece of annealed tool steel, which you’ll shape and polish into a useful addition to your kitchen. We guarantee food made...

In this workshop, you’ll build a fully functional lamp that defies placement in any single style. It will be both modern and traditional, vintage and sleek, industrial and chic. Finished with an Edison bulb, it will stand out as a timeless piece in whatever setting it’s placed – on your desk, next to your bed or whatever part of your home that...

Learn the fundamentals of metal fabrication and welding by building a small metal planter. Put on your helmets and make sparks fly! If you’ve ever admired the wizardry of a welder at work, this class is for you. In one evening, you can gain entry into the world of metal fabrication, learning from masters to make your own metal work and emerge stronger,...

Take a welding class with a Friend, Family member, or as a Memorable Date Night Out. Take Introduction to Mig or Gas welding  at this Discounted Rate. This will be a Private Session for "just you two". A great choice for a Beginning Welding Class.  You will learn a lot while having fun. Share this Unique Experience. Each person will make...

Beginning Arc / Stick Welding - SMAW / with a mask What makes this Course Unique is that is is taught by an artist who has experience teaching both sculptors and welders She is a Part-Time Associate Professor at Parsons School of Design, teaching Metal Fabrication. The class is also unique because it will be "limited to 2 people". The focus will...

Learn the age old technique of lost wax carving – a fascinating way of making silver and gold jewelry by carving jewelry out of wax, then creating a mold of the wax, melting the wax and pouring molten silver or gold in to make a solid silver version of your wax mold. A great class for anyone interested in making jewelry or small sculpture. In the...

In this course we will explore the aesthetic and conceptual possibilities of a variety of materials such as paper, paper clay, recycled materials and metal using them through the three-dimensional form. The basic principles of sculpture will be discussed; line, color, value, shape, form, space, scale, texture, balance mass and volume.  Historical...

Learn many aspects of patination in this lecture and demonstration that will cover putting the finishing touches on all types of 3 dimensional works.  Highlighting Sculpt Nouveau's metal coating system, this lecture will show a wide sampling of the endless finishes that can be produced.   The proper preparation of almost any type...

Visualize and produce sculptures of different scales using a mix of unconventional and unusual materials. You’ll focus on design principles, repetition, contrast, rhythm, balance, and movement to create sculpture and/ or installations. Students are welcome to work with any kind of materials – whether new or old, purchased, recycled, or found....

Day One: The first hour of class you will learn various wax carving and manipulation techniques. The instructor then works individually with each student to get them started based on their skill level. Beginners will learn how to form the wax for their piece. By the end of day one, the wax piece will be invested (a sacrificial mold will be made of...

Learn the basics of working with metal by recreating historical objects of Jewelry. Each session will focus on a specific era and techniques. Students can purchase all needed materials and supplies directly from teacher in class. January: Ancient Greek and Roman Use forging, soldering, and chasing processes to make a Roman Victory ring and a Lunula...