This is an introduction to metal art weekend class hosted in Plympton, MA

August 17 - 18, 2024

Day 1: August 17 - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (1 hour lunch break)

Day 2: August 18 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. (1 hour lunch break)

Cost: $500, includes materials and PPE

This is an introduction to metal art course that leads you through how to make metal art on your own. Participants will be exposed to numerous metal working tools and work in-depth with them to get comfortable enough to make their own piece of art on Day 2.

The class is able to host a maximum of 6 students, with a minimum of 3 necessary to run the class. Woman And Machine will be in contact to let you know if the class will be able to run 24 hours prior. An option will be given to move to another art class scheduled later in the year or a refund can be issued.

What You Will Learn:

-Safety for working with metal/welders/metalworking tools

-Hand Grinders

-Wire wheels

-Hammers, chisels, punches, dollies, files

-Vice

-MIG Welders/TIG Welder

-Plasma Cutter

-How to prep metal

-Design and fabrication of art pieces

-Fit and finish of art pieces

Important:

Please arrive at least 15 minutes early so we can start promptly at the designated time. The exact address will be sent to you via email, please be looking for it.

We will provide safety gear but if you have your own gear feel free to bring it to the class!

Wear work boots, a pair of jeans or natural fiber pant that you do not mind getting dirty, and a 100% cotton shirt or other natural fiber shirt (this is all for your safety and protection, if you are not dressed appropriately you will not be able to participate in the workshop)

If you have medium to long hair, bring a hair tie to pull your hair back or already have your hair tied back

Questions? Email: info@womanandmachine.org