Course Description:
Learn to smith a beautiful sterling silver bracelet out of a piece of 6 gauge wire. Students will learn basic smithing techniques, sawing, texturing and riveting. Class will be offered for 4 to 6 students.
Date/Time:
Saturday, December 5th, 2009
9:00am – 4:00pm (two 3 hour instructional periods)
The Basic Jewelry Smithing class will last a total of six hours. There will be a…
The Idea Foundry is now offering welding classes for beginners! The class is intended for people with no welding or power tool experience, and is designed to provide a basic introduction to the techniques required to fabricate a simple artistic metal object. Participants will create their own metal candlestick holder, and will learn to use the following tools and techniques safely and independently:
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When October 13 & 15, 2009 6 pm to 10 pm at the Idea Foundry
http://www.columbusideafoundry.com/
No experience necessary
The class will teach basic blacksmithing techniques: Using hammer tongs, anvil and forge, Drawing out a point, twisting and bending hot metal. The participants will take home several projects including candy canes, icicles, and possibly a cross. This will be a 3-4 hour class for up to 6 people.
When October 13 & 15, 2009 6 pm to 10 pm at the Idea Foundry
http://www.columbusideafoundry.com/
No experience necessary
The class will teach basic blacksmithing techniques: Using hammer tongs, anvil and forge, Drawing out a point, twisting and bending hot metal. The participants will take home several projects including candy canes, icicles, and possibly a cross. This will be a 3-4 hour class for up to 6 people.
On Thursday, June 11th, from 6:30pm to 11pm or so, we offered a class on how to make your own stained glass pieces at the Foundry.
