JANUARY/FEBRUARY WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

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Contact Programs Manager Jenny Welsh at PSGJennyWelsh@gmail.com to sign up or with any questions.

Forging 101
1-Day, 2hr Workshop
Saturday, January 25th
Session 1:12:30-2:30 (1 Spot Left)
Session 2: 3:30-5:30
Instructor: Gustavo Actis
Price: $120.00

Details:
This two hour course is an introduction to basic forging techniques and tools. In this course students will learn how to use the anvil, hammers and the gas forge. Students will learn how to draw a point, make a simple curve and a twist in the process of creating a decorative hook to take home. No previous experience necessary.

Kinetic Sculpture and Mechanics
4 Tuesdays, 7:30-10:00pm
2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4
Instructor: Bevan Weissman
Assistant Instructor: Valerie Schaeffer
Price: $250 (includes materials)

Details:
This four-session introduction to kinetic sculpture teaches students how to make things move. Through a combination of lecture, demonstration, and hands-on creation, we will examine the function and history of mechanisms commonly used in kinetic and interactive sculpture. Weekly Design Challenges highlighting specific topics will be assembled into a final project. Prerequisite: Basic Wood shop safety.

Aluminum Casting
1-Day Intensive
Sunday, February 9th, 11:00-5:00pm
Instructor: Gustavo Actis
Price: $110.00 (materials Included)

Details:
The Aluminum Casting Workshop is a 6-hour workshop where you will learn how to make a simple 2 part Greensand mold of a pattern and then cast the piece in aluminum. Each participant does the entire process from start to finish and will have a finished piece to take home with them at the end of class. No prior experience is necessary.

Welding 101
3 Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00pm
2/5, 2/12, 2/19
Instructor: Darla Jackson
Price: $250.00 (includes materials)

3 Saturdays, 10:00-12:00pm
1/25, 2/1, 2/8
Instructor: TBA
Price: $250.00 (includes materials)

Details:
This 3 week class covers Oxygen-Acetylene welding and cutting, MIG, TIG, and Plasma Cutter. This course is more technical than the Sculptural Metalworking Course. No previous experience necessary.

Welding 102
3 Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00pm
2/4, 2/11, 2/15
Instructor: Gustavo Actis
Price: $200.00 (+ materials, which could vary depending on project)

Details:
This 3 week class will briefly go over the Oxygen-Acetylene welding and cutting, MIG, TIG, Plasma Cutter and various grinding and metal finishing techniques. Then, students will create a project with the instructor as a guide and as things come up be learning new techniques and problem solving. Welding 101 or other noted significant welding experience is a prerequisite.

Sculptural Metalworking
3 Thursdays 8:00-10:00pm
2/6, 2/13, 2/20
Instructor: Bevan Weissman
Price: $200.00 (includes materials)

Details: This three-session introduction to metalworking and welding is focused on creative exploration through steel. Students will learn plasma and oxy-acetylene cutting, MIG welding, grinding & polishing, and other techniques while creating pieces of their own design. Students may opt to make instructor-directed projects if they desire a more
structured class experience. No prerequisites.

SPECIAL WORKSHOPS

Create Your Own Sparks
No plans for Vday?
Join us in our Metal Shop for plasma cutting and welding demos.
Then, stay for pizza & beer afterwards!
Friday, February 14th, 7-10pm
Instructors: Darla Jackson and Gustavo Actis
Price: $60.00 per person

SATURDAY & SUNDAY FEB 15TH-16TH
When we say we make our own valentines, we really mean it.
Come on out for one of our two person workshops!

*All prices are per two people and includes materials.

Forged Valentine
Metal Shop
10:00-12:00pm
Instructor: Gustavo Actis
Price: $110

Plaster Valentine
Casting Shop
10:00-12:00pm
Instructor: Darla Jackson
Price: $100

Hearts of Wood
Wood Shop
10:00-1:00pm
Instructor: Geoffrey Thompson
Price: $125

Aluminum Valentine
Metal Casting
1:00-4:00pm
Instructor: Gustavo Actis
Price: $110

Plasma Valentine
Weld Shop
1:00-3:00pm
Instructor: Darla Jackson
Price: $100

*Space is limited. Most of the two person workshops is a small ratio to instructor.

To Register for Valentine's Day Workshop:

Email Programs Director Jenny Welsh at |PSGJennyWelsh@gmail.com PSGJennyWelsh@gmail.com
with the following information:

Email Subject Line: Valentine's Day Workshops

Body of email:
Name of Workshop you're interested in signing up for.
(be sure to include the day & time of the workshop)
Name/Names of persons participating in the workshop.
Contact Phone Number
Contact Email
& any questions or concerns you may have about the workshop. Our Instructors are available to answer any questions too!

We are looking forward to meeting new people & to our first Valentine's Day Weekend at the Philadelphia Sculpture Gym since opening!