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SUMMARY:Bronze Pour Workshop 2 of 3\, 2022 POSTPONED!
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 25\, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm\, Informational Session & Pattern Making Workshop (Class 1 of 3)\nSaturday\, July 9\, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm: Mold Making (continued Sunday if necessary) (Class 2 of 3)\nSaturday July 16\, 10 am – Evening: Mold Preparation & Pour (Class 3 of 3)\nInstructors: Hicks\, Bettenberg\, Brockman\, Zadworny\nClass size: 4 – 6\nRegistration Due June 11\, 2022\nWe’ll be casting silicon bronze into two-part (cope and drag) sand molds from your pattern. For beginners\, a flat-backed sculpted clay pattern is recommended (see photo). However\, if you have something specific that you’d like to cast\, please reach out to discuss the project before registration (costs may be over and above the basic class fee for individually tailored projects).\nNOTE: this is a three-Saturday workshop. Please do not register unless you are confident you will attend all three days. Pattern making\, mold making\, and casting metal are arts with no guarantees\, but you will certainly gain knowledge and hopefully have fun in this multi-disciplinary event.\nSaturday\, June 25 we will look at examples and talk about ways of creating a pattern to get a successful casting. We will also give an overview of mold making\, including sprue and vent systems.\nSaturday\, July 9 we’ll ram sand molds around your finished patterns. Bring lunch or there are places nearby.\nSaturday\, July 16 will be the day of the actual pour (weather permitting). First we will prepare the molds. You’ll have the opportunity to be on the pour crew. Before leaving\, you’ll cut the sprues and vents off your casting. You’re on your own for the finishing work. Bring lunch or there are places nearby.\nSafety First! You will need to bring: eye & ear protection\, leather gloves\, and wear proper clothing for metal work (leather\, cotton\, or wool).\nThis is an inclusive space. All identities are welcome. Please check your politics at the door. We’re here to have a good time and cast metal!\nTo register\, send your check made out to “The Guild of Metalsmiths” and contact information to:\nMarty Hicks\n2223 Stewart Ave.\nSt. Paul\, MN 55116\nContact Marty with questions: hixwerx@gmail.com or 651-492-0899\nAcceptance priority for the class is determined by postmark.
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LOCATION:Marty Hicks-Hixwerx\, 2223 Stewart Ave\, St. Paul\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bottle Opener Class 2022
DESCRIPTION:Maximum students: 8 Minimum students: 4 Cost: $50\nInstructor: Martin Pansch\nLocation: The Pansch Farm\, 8750 Yale Avenue\, Young America\, MN 55397\nHow many times have you been sitting in your lounge chair with a cold bottled beverage in your hand and suddenly realized that you had lost your bottle opener? How many times have you cut your delicate hands with a twist top that was installed by malicious robots in the production lines\, bent on world domination? How many times have you had a lit fire in your forge and wanted something quick and easy to make\, but had run out of ideas? Well\, the upcoming bottle opener class is the answer to your problems! With the help of the esteemed Martin (The Blacksmithing Yeti) Pansch and Jim (Jimbohotep) Erickson as well as my lowly self\, Marty (Martiñ Fiero) Masters\, and perhaps we will teach you to turn your old lag bolts and metal scraps into beautiful\, artistic creations that will amaze your friends and family\, and defeat that dastardly bottle cap!\nSkill Level: Beginners and novices are welcome.\nTechniques: We will be practicing slot punching\, opening a slot into a circle\, forging tapers\, various decorative twists\, and using top tools for functional and decorative elements.\nLunch: Bring Your Own\nBring: Your favorite hammer and water.\nSafety equipment: safety glasses and ear protection ARE MANDATORY. Other safety equipment may include: leather apron\, cotton clothing\, pants\, and leather shoes.\nTools: Besides a forging hammer folks might want tongs for 1/4″ flat stock and 1/2″ square stock\, a 1/8″ x 3/4″ slot punch\, hot rasp\, rat tail file\, and a twisting wrench. No tools are required\, but if you have ‘em\, bring ‘em.\nTo register for this workshop: send a check for $50 made out to Guild of Metalsmiths AND your contact info to:\nMartin Masters 395 Bucher Ave Shoreview\, MN 55126 mastersmw@yahoo.com 651-493-8930 (h) 651-285-8731 (c)\nAcceptance priority for this class will be determined by postmark.
URL:https://www.metalsmith.org/event/bottle-opener-class-2022/
LOCATION:Pansch Farm\, 8760 Yale Avenue\, Young America\, MN\, 55397\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bronze Pour Workshop 3 of 3\, 2022--POSTPONED!
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 25\, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm\, Informational Session & Pattern Making Workshop (Class 1 of 3)\nSaturday\, July 9\, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm: Mold Making (continued Sunday if necessary) (Class 2 of 3)\nSaturday July 16\, 10 am – Evening: Mold Preparation & Pour (Class 3 of 3)\nInstructors: Hicks\, Bettenberg\, Brockman\, Zadworny\nClass size: 4 – 6\nRegistration Due June 11\, 2022\nWe’ll be casting silicon bronze into two-part (cope and drag) sand molds from your pattern. For beginners\, a flat-backed sculpted clay pattern is recommended (see photo). However\, if you have something specific that you’d like to cast\, please reach out to discuss the project before registration (costs may be over and above the basic class fee for individually tailored projects).\nNOTE: this is a three-Saturday workshop. Please do not register unless you are confident you will attend all three days. Pattern making\, mold making\, and casting metal are arts with no guarantees\, but you will certainly gain knowledge and hopefully have fun in this multi-disciplinary event.\nSaturday\, June 25 we will look at examples and talk about ways of creating a pattern to get a successful casting. We will also give an overview of mold making\, including sprue and vent systems.\nSaturday\, July 9 we’ll ram sand molds around your finished patterns. Bring lunch or there are places nearby.\nSaturday\, July 16 will be the day of the actual pour (weather permitting). First we will prepare the molds. You’ll have the opportunity to be on the pour crew. Before leaving\, you’ll cut the sprues and vents off your casting. You’re on your own for the finishing work. Bring lunch or there are places nearby.\nSafety First! You will need to bring: eye & ear protection\, leather gloves\, and wear proper clothing for metal work (leather\, cotton\, or wool).\nThis is an inclusive space. All identities are welcome. Please check your politics at the door. We’re here to have a good time and cast metal!\nTo register\, send your check made out to “The Guild of Metalsmiths” and contact information to:\nMarty Hicks\n2223 Stewart Ave.\nSt. Paul\, MN 55116\nContact Marty with questions: hixwerx@gmail.com or 651-492-0899\nAcceptance priority for the class is determined by postmark.
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