workshop

I'm looking

gillis — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:07:56 -0500

As I posted in an earlier post, I was wondering if there were members of this community in Quebec near Gatineau. Now, I'm looking for a bigger shop to work in. So if anyone knows someone who would have spare space, would you let me know?

Possible Art show in the works

R L Sidebottom — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 10:52:47 -0500

I am trying to decide if there is enough interest in a metal arts show in the central Arkansas area. It would be a juried show and there are numerous locations in the area that could host a small to VERY large event.

Idyllwild workshop "METALS WEEK"

Fred Zweig — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:52:57 -0500

I leave the Arizona heat for the cooler climate of the San Bernadino Mountains to teach a weeklong workshop at the Idyllwild Art Academy. An exhibit of the work of the istructors will be held at the Parks Exhibition Center and I will be presenting 6 brooches for the show. I am in a panic mode preparing for the class and know it will be a wonderful experience for all who participate.

my shop 1

gillis — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:19:41 -0500

Someone suggested that we should post some pictures of our own workshop. Well here's mine and belivce it or not, all this stuff is in an 18' x 20' space. It's been OK for small projects but I will have to move soon!

gates, shop progress

Lynda Metcalfe — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:59:31 -0500

3-Day 3-Week 3-Cities Blacksmith Workshops in Peru

QuiQue — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 07:45:57 -0600

I recently finished my second blacksmithing seminar in Peru and wanted to share with you a video and photo album showing footage from the various workshops in Huancayo, Lima, and Piura. The video is also an educational video for beginning blacksmiths. It explains the processes I used to make the Nazca Lines Book Ends.

Brand New Workspaces in Brooklyn for Wood and Metal Workers

3rdWard — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 10:42:37 -0600

3rd Ward has brand-new individual workspaces perfect for wood and metal fabricators and designers, furniture and cabinet makers, sculptors and more.

These spaces include 3rd Ward's unlimited membership plan for both the occupant and an assistant granting access to all of 3rd Ward's studios and facilities, free admission to events, health insurance coverage, special offers from partnering businesses, and more for one monthly fee along with direct access to a variety of machinery, tools and resources amidst a growing community of artists and creative professionals,

Blacksmithing workshop in Huancayo, Peru

QuiQue — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 18:43:40 -0600

The blacksmithing courses started last week with a 3-day workshop in Huancayo, Peru. I thought I would post a couple of pictures of the first city I will be touring to give these workshops. When I first arrived to Lima, I spent three days with the blacksmithing crew of Aceros Arequipa making hot and cold chisels including removable steel handles. This was quite a task since we had to forge 34 chisels made of 1-1/2" high carbon steel all by hand. No power hammers! This task did help me train the smiths on how to effectively buddy forge with large sledge hammers. They also learned the process of heat treating and hardening the tools steel using magnets for temperature control of the hardening process.

Creative Metalsmithing hands on workshop

QuiQue — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 02:02:18 -0500

The first workshop I have given in my studio has come to an end. I have to say that it was a true pleasure giving this workshop, not for the money, but because of the students, their individual projects, and their enthusiasm.

Helping People find Fun in Welding

webminster — Tue, 08 May 2007 17:32:24 -0500

I was invited to go to a student exhibition last Friday for a workshop which our very own Kimberli Matin gave last semester via the Chatham County Community College continuing education courses. It was an inspiring event filled with enthusiastic metal artists. The class included students from 18 to 80 years of age. Everyone at this exhibition was bubbling with excitement over the artwork which they had produced of the seven week course.

Much of the credit for success of this course has to be given to Kimberli. She is beaming with creativity! Kimberli has a way of getting people to "think outside the box." Day long visits to the scrap yard, and seeing alternative forms with a little juxtaposition can turn old lawn mower blades into a beautiful unique rustic lamp.