About
You will design and fabricate a metal stand to display creative glass art - and become qualified to use open studio time to create similar pieces.
Glass display stands may take a variety of forms. Several examples with fabrication details will be available to help you visualize what can be accomplished. You'll use open studio time for completion as needed.
Day 1 Activities
- Bring an illustrated design of the stand you envision, and a full-scale cardboard template of your art piece.
- Discuss your platform design with instructors - its feasibility, practicalities, and steps to completion.
- Be introduced to safety in the welding shop.
- Learn the basics of MIG welding and required shop tools (drill press, 4 1/2” grinder, miter saw, Dremel, cut-off wheel, hand bender, and rod bender).
- Identify materials needed for each design.
- Practice techniques required, then begin work on the stand.
Day 2
- Continue fabricating the stand.
- Take turns using some of the shop tools.
Details
- A materials fee of $10 is included in the cost of the class. An additional materials fee equal to the weight of your completed design will be assessed at $4 per pound. Bring a check or cash to the second session to cover the variable costs.See "Materials" below for what students need to bring.
- Personal protective equipment will be provided. However, bring your preferred type of N95 mask for use while grinding.
- Wear close-toed shoes and long pants.
- Wear 100% cotton or natural fiber. Avoid fleece or other highly flammable clothing.
Instructors
Henry Sharpe is an amateur welder and is active in BARN’s Metal and Woodworking Studios. henrysharpe@gmail.com
Jodi Kelly is a novice welder and loves to create ways to combine metal with glass and/or wood, preferably both. jodivila@gmail.com
Contact: David Hays david@haysys.com
