Discover a wide range of materials, including wood, different types of metals, clay, plaster, mixed media, glass, fiber and more.
Metalshop 1 is a comprehensive introduction to steel fabrication techniques and processes. It includes various welding processes, such as the venerable oxy-fuel process, the lost art of “stick” welding, and an emphasis on MIG welding, better known as the “hot glue gun for steel” (just point and shoot!). The more precision oriented TIG welding process is … Read more
Start Date
09/04
Meeting Day
Wednesdays
End Date
12/11
Faculty
Reid Drum
Time
6pm–10pm
Credits
3
This course educates students in an array of digital design methods for creating physical objects. Participants gain fluency in crafting digital files for object-making, from initial design to machine language. Areas of focus include computer-aided design, additive manufacturing techniques, and 3D printing processes. Students learn to translate their ideas into … Read more
Start Date
09/05
Meeting Day
Thursdays
End Date
10/17
Faculty
Dennis Svoronos
Time
6:30pm–9:30pm
Credits
0
In this class, students learn to weave baskets from various types of paper! Traditional basket making techniques such as a plaited and diagonal basket weaving will be used to build forms while exploring the possibilities of using thin and thick paper strips for surface design and structure. Some techniques demonstrated … Read more
Start Date
10/22
Meeting Day
Tuesdays
End Date
11/12
Faculty
Olivia Hochstadt
Time
5:45pm–9:45pm
Credits
0
In this class, students learn to design and build custom interactive objects. Using a basic toolkit available for online purchase, students construct AC and DC circuits, program microcontrollers, and learn basic hand and machine fabrication. Throughout the seven weeks, students learn a variety of tools, techniques, and methods to create … Read more
Start Date
10/24
Meeting Day
Thursdays
End Date
12/12
Faculty
Dennis Svoronos
Time
6:30pm–9:30pm
Credits
0
