In this intensive workshop participants will observe and practice several fundamental techniques used in metal fabrication. Time will be split between demonstration and assisted hands-on practice. The instructor will demonstrate the safe and proper use of a variety of equipment, then students will choose metal scrap material to create a sculpture of their own design. Techniques covered include heating, bending, and cutting using an oxy-acetylene torch, cutting using a plasma cutter, and MIG welding.

This one-day, six-hour workshop is available for beginners with no prior experience but is also useful for people with some prior experience as well.

Students must wear closed-toed shoes, have hair tied, a hat or bandana (recommended), and long pants. Wear natural-fibered clothing and avoid synthetic fabrics.

Saturday
Skill Level: Beginner (No experience required)
Minimum Age: 16+
Six Students Max
Workshop Fee: $130
Materials Fee: $20
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Lunch 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Upcoming Dates:
One-Day Intro Friday, May 31 w/ Stan Sears
10 am - 5 pm with a lunch break

Summer/Fall dates coming soon, check in often…

Bring your own lunch and water bottle!

Instructor Bio: Stanton Sears is a sculptor and a professor of art at Macalester College, St Paul.  He holds degrees from the Rhode Island School of Design and Penn State.  In addition to the fine arts, his training has included significant study in architecture and landscape architecture. He is a very experienced educator with a contagious passion for the arts.

There is a 25% cancellation fee for all workshops and classes if requested with two weeks of prior notice. Deposits and payments are nonrefundable within two weeks of the scheduled date.