with Kylie Weinzierl
Next session: June 25th to July 30th, 2024
This course is designed for students that have completed at least 2 Jewelry Courses who want to continue studio time with limited instruction. Prior authorization required to enroll.
with Kylie Weinzierl
Next session: July 13th, 2024
Description: In this beginner level workshop, students will learn how to texture metal, anneal,rivet, and form as we work to make a decorative copper spoon out of sheet metal.
with Kylie Weinzierl
Next session: July 23rd to 25th, 2024
In this intermediate course, students expand on the topics and skills learned inJewelry 1 for Teens. Together we will learn how to make chains and jump rings, as well assome more advanced soldering and connection techniques. Students will all work on creating afinal project in Sterling Silver. Jewelry 1 for Teens or prior approval from the instructor requiredto take this course.
with Abby Clabaugh
Next session: July 24th to 25th, 2024
In this 2 day workshop students are introduced to the green sand molding process used with a metalcasting facility. Discussion will include: basic terminology, types of sands used to make green sand molds, the mold making-process, using and maintaining process equipment, and considerations for identifying casting defects.
Students will learn the basics of molding with green sand as well as creating a simple, draftable pattern of their own to cast in aluminum. Safe furnace operation and metal pouring procedure will also be covered.
Class participants will learn to:
Use the various types of green sand molding raw materials and equipment appropriately and safely.Prepare simple green sand molds and discuss how to meet quality specifications.Examine molds and castings for defects and determine the corrective action needed.Describe the important safety measures and operating practices during the production of green sand molds.
with Eve Schauer
Next session: August 1st to September 19th, 2024
This 8 week class teaches beginner students how to use basic mold making skills to cast aluminum and/or bronze. Students learn wax sculpting, mold making, casting, finishing, and patination. The lost wax method with ceramic shell is utilized to create sculptures, seal stamps, bookends, or other functional objects.
While this class is intended for beginners new to the process, experienced students are welcome! If you have taken this class before or already have foundry experience and would like to pay by the class, please contact us.
Thursdays 6-9pm
with Kylie Weinzierl
Next session: August 6th to 8th, 2024
In this beginner level intensive, students will learn methods of forming sheet metal.We will begin by making a decorative copper spoon together, and each design a final projectusing different combinations of dapping, chasing, sinking/shrinking, raising and planishingtechniques taught in the class.
Next session: August 13th to 15th, 2024
Welding is an essential part of our lives – from the cars we drive, to the buildings we live in, and has also become prevalent in modern art. Our welding students find inspiration in a variety of welded sculpture, then practice various welding techniques at our studio including gas and arc welding.
Intensives will run Tuesday through Thursday. Students learn to use the many tools and machines involved in welding and finishing. Students should bring their lunch or money for lunch at Ula Cafe (walkable) where we take a group at lunch time. Students should wear closed-toe leather shoes, non-frayed jeans, a long sleeve natural fiber shirt, an old cap or bandana, and tie back long hair.