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This class has been Cancelled.

Our Northwest winters can wreak havoc on wooden fence posts. But when the posts have decorative metal caps, the rain runs off and the wood doesn’t rot. In this class, you'll learn to design and make post toppers suitable for square, rectangular or round posts. The caps can be pointed or not, depending on your bird-watching desires. If you want to make numerous caps, you will be able to follow through during the metal shop’s open studio times.  

There is an additional materials fee that will be collected the day of class. Please bring cash or a check made out to BARN. Costs depend on your choices: $10 for two caps made from 26 gauge galvanized steel or $15 for two made from 12 ounce copper. The galvanized steel caps can be primed and painted to resemble copper. Students can choose a style that fits a 4-by-4 inch square post or a 5-inch round post. 

No prior sheet metal experience is required, although it is desirable to have the two-hour Sheet Metal Safety class.

Instructor:  Chris Stanley: Model Maker, Educator, Artist. Chris spent the last 18 years teaching it all in the industrial design program at The Art Institute of Seattle. Contact Teacher: Chris Stanley (cstanley3@mac.com)

Studio Lead: Henry Sharpe (henrysharpe@gmail.com)