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The Seward Johnson Atelier

Atelier Class: Metalworking and Welding

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
The Seward Johnson Atelier
Price: Members/Students $295; Non-Members $315 (5 classes)

Wednesdays October 19 – November 16
6:00-8:30 PM

Experiment with steel during this unique multi-part studio workshop. This 5-week introduction to metalworking and welded sculpture is focused on creative exploration with steel. Students will learn multiple arc-welding processes, plasma and oxy-acetylene cutting, sanding & grinding, and other techniques while creating a sculpture of their own design.

Fee includes all necessary tools and materials, including gloves, disposable welding respirators, safety glasses, and 25 pounds of steel per participant.

Instructor: Mike Benevenia, Installation Lead of Metal Department at The Seward Johnson Atelier

What to wear: Long pants & long sleeve shirt (98-100% cotton), no wool or synthetic materials/blends such as polyester or nylon. All leather shoes or boots (boots preferred), no synthetic materials. Long hair should be pulled back or tucked under a cotton cap.

* Participants must be 16+

Master Class: Metalworking and Welding

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