Tue, Jun 7
6:30pm - 9:30pm Pacific Time
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at Richmond Art Center - Richmond 23 Maine Ave, Richmond, California 94804
Learn metal shop safety, arc and mig welding basics, and how to cut through steel with a plasma cutter and acetylene torch. Then use your new welding skills to make a small metal sculpture to take home. No experience necessary. Additional fee: $40 materials/studio fee due to instructor on the day of the class.
Learn metal shop safety, arc and mig welding basics,...
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(13 sessions)at Richmond Art Center - Richmond 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, California 94804
In this class we will explore the possibilites of metal arts. We will work together to make a metal object and along the way you will learn a bit about the materials, processes and tools involved with the wild yet formulaic world of metal.
In this class we will explore the possibilites of...
Read moreTuesday Jul 12th, 3:30pm - 5:30pm Pacific Time
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at Moto Guild - Treasure Island 849 13th St, San Francisco, California 94130
Learn the basics of MIG Welding. This class is required before you use the Moto Guild welder. Please wear cotton long sleeve shirt, pants, closed-toe leather shoes. Welding masks and gloves are provided but you may bring your own.
Learn the basics of MIG Welding. This class is required...
Read moreat Richmond Art Center - Richmond 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, California 94804
Make beautiful fine silver and bronze jewelry by hand with precious metal clay using basic tools. Learn to fire in both a kiln and by torch. Projects will include ring making, stone setting, casting from handmade molds, designing textures, and more. Finish your pieces and learn polishing techniques and patinas. $30 materials fee due to instructor on...
Make beautiful fine silver and bronze jewelry by hand...
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at Richmond Art Center - Richmond 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, California 94804
Looking to make something out of metal that's not jewelry? Perhaps you've made lots of rings and pendants but are ready to try something new. This 2-day workshop will teach students how to make their own mobiles out of brass, copper or aluminum. Mobiles aren't just for the crib- they can serve as wall art, sun-catchers, or outdoor decoration....
Looking to make something out of metal that's not...
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at Richmond Art Center - Richmond 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, California 94804
Winter 2019 metals students receive 3 free hours per week of open studio time, and may also register for an additional 6 hours per week of studio time.
Winter 2019 metals students receive 3 free hours per...
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at Richmond Art Center - Richmond 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, California 94804
In this class we explore different surface designs to create rich textures in our work. We will go over how to use the rolling mill to produce natural and artificial textures, reticulation on brass and silver, copper blistering, dust fusing and more! Ages 18+ welcome.
In this class we explore different surface designs...
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at Richmond Art Center - Richmond 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, California 94804
Take your plain boring sheet metal and give it dimension! Learn how to use coppers soft and malleable qualities to create reliefs in metal. With chasing and repousse you can create realistic motifs, designs, and textures to use in your creations. Students should have basic jewelry and metals knowledge and need to be comfortable using a torch. There...
Take your plain boring sheet metal and give it dimension!...
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at Richmond Art Center - Richmond 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, California 94804
A bridge between metalwork and textile arts, chains have grace and flexibility and lend a masterful touch to your designs. There are many patterns to try once you learn the basics. This course is mostly fire free-torch use will be demonstrated, but is optional, with guidance on hand if you wish to try it out. Begin your exploration of the fascinating...
A bridge between metalwork and textile arts, chains...
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at Richmond Art Center - Richmond 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, California 94804
Do you ever look at the every day objects you use and think "I could make that!" This class explores all of the possibilities that you can build with base metals: spoons, trays, boxes, pins, belt buckles, or even just cool objects. From mini-sculptures to tools you can use every day, students will create unique pieces from scratch using the...
Do you ever look at the every day objects you use...
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at Richmond Art Center - Richmond 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, California 94804
Need a cool present for the holidays? This box making workshop is perfect for beginning jewelers and up and requires no soldering! Students will complete a festive and sturdy copper box while learning or practicing some basic metalworking skills during this 8 hour class. Materials fee of $25 due to instructor day of.
Need a cool present for the holidays? This box making...
Read moreat Richmond Art Center - Richmond 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, California 94804
In this two day intensive workshop, students will learn the basics of hammering and forging, transforming sheet and wire into any shape using a wide array of jewelry hammers. From stamping to forming and shaping, this class will teach students all the basics to create a finished piece from brass or copper. Teens 16 and over welcome. Required...
In this two day intensive workshop, students will...
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at Richmond Art Center - Richmond 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, California 94804
Learn the history of jewelry mold making, and current low tech methods. Learn how rubber molds are made with the “Vulcanizer”and how they are cut. Instead of the same old printed jewelry, there are several other low tech ways to repeat the waxes. The wax finished products can be sent off site to be cast for a fee dependent on the metal's current...
Learn the history of jewelry mold making, and current...
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at Richmond Art Center - Richmond 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, California 94804
Learn the secrets of working with wax. Hard wax and soft wax, carving, filing, welding,wax burrs, wax carving tools, tricks of the trade, and more, are all part of this class for your jewelry designs or small sculpture designs. The wax finished products can be sent off site to be cast for a fee dependent on the metal's current market value used. Base...
Learn the secrets of working with wax. Hard wax and...
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at Richmond Art Center - Richmond 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond, California 94804
Learn to create unique metal surfaces with texture and color. This class is appropriate for metalsmiths that have already completed (or are currently taking) beginning sculpture or jewelry classes. Students can choose individual techniques to work with and apply the techniques to already produced pieces, or create sample pieces on which they can learn...
Learn to create unique metal surfaces with texture...
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