Groundworks Art Lab

Using the garden and plants as inspiration and focus in this forging class to build on skills from the Fundamental Blacksmithing Sessions. Students will learn to punch, drift, and use rivets to assemble several gardening related projects. 

Over the course of class students will make a wall bracket for hanging baskets, and a 3 tine hand rake.

What to Wear in the Metals Studio?  

You must dress safely and appropriately. Arrive for class in all-natural fiber clothing, long pants, and closed-toe, closed-heel shoes with socks that protect up to the ankle. Long hair must be tied back. Nylon, polyester, spandex, or other synthetics are not allowed around machines, equipment, or processes that can produce hot fragments, sparks, or flames. Layers are encouraged, as the studio can be very cold or very hot. 

Welding students are recommended to wear long sleeve shirts to prevent arc-flash burns. Additional protective gear shall be provided as needed. 

Personal Property: 

Personal materials will need to go home with you at the end of each class. We do not provide storage. 

All supplies and materials will be provided.

All Wednesday and Thursday classes will be available to register on Wednesday, February 5 at 8:00 am.