Discover the magic of MassArt's metal shop with courses in welding, foundry, bladesmithing and more.

 The extremely high heat of the electric arc makes it by far the most effective way to selectively melt steel for welding. In this class we will be ‘jumping into the ‘deep end’, so to speak, by beginning with TIG welding (Tungsten Inert Gas welding), a process that gives the … Read more

Start Date

09/12

Meeting Day

Tuesdays

End Date

10/24

Faculty

Reid Drum

Time

6:30pm–9:30pm

Credits

0

Person with a welding mask bent over a metal shop work station holding a torch to a metal piece sparking significantly.

 Machining processes are traditionally used to create metal parts that require a high degree of precision. Our technological civilization could not have developed without them. This class introduces the student to the basic principles of machining in order for them to begin to create artworks that may require precise mechanical … Read more

Start Date

10/31

Meeting Day

Tuesdays

End Date

12/12

Faculty

Reid Drum

Time

6:30pm–9:30pm

Credits

0

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A block of metal with the words Machining Aluminum etched into it.