RAIR Residency Deadline

DUE NOV 30TH! RESIDENCY APPLICATIONS We are super excited that RAIR is open to the public for applications for the first time ever! For the past few years, we've been piloting the residency program with select artists. Now, we have a system in place to accommodate a full roster of artists in 2014. We can't wait to see the applications that come in. Here's some important things to know: 1. Applications are due on November 30th.  There's still a whole month to go before the deadline. That's a good chunk of time to do put together a solid application. There are FAQ's on our website and you can find the application here. 2. There are two application tracks.  We are offering a "Standard Residency" and the "Biggie Shorty Residency".  Artists should apply the program that best meets the needs of their project. 3. Applicants are HIGHLY encouraged to take a tour before applying.  The RAIR studio space is housed within a very busy industrial facility, which is incredible but not for everyone. It's hard to wrap your head around the moving parts and the conditions you'll be working in without seeing it firsthand. We are offering tours for potential applicants at noon on every Saturday in November. If you'd like to sign up, send us an email at rair.philly@gmail.com. 3. Spread the word.  Know someone who may be interested in this opportunity? Please help us get this info out! Looking forward to sharing the winners with you in 2014. In case you missed it earlier - here's the link to our application. Thanks for your support, Fern, Billy Blaise and the rest of the RAIR team

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*New* November/December Workshops

Aluminum Casting

1-Day Intensive

Saturday, December 14, 11:00-5:00pm 

Instructor: Gustavo Actis

Price: $110.00 (materials Included)

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 how to 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.

Face Casting

1- Day Intensive
Saturday, November 23, 10:00-4:00pm
Instructor: Jenny Lee Maas
Price: $125.00 (materials included)

Details: This class will teach the basics of face casting in a  rubber mold.  You can cast your own or cast bring a face model with you.  We will be taking a mold and casting it in plaster.  If the rubber mold is taken care of properly, it can last for years of projects & experiments.  Please note skin allergies, we are using rubber, soap and baby oil.

Welding 101

3 Tuesdays 7:00-9:00pm

12/3, 12/10, 12/17
Instructor: Laura Conklin

Price: $250.00 (includes materials)

3 Wednesdays 1:00-3:00pm (ONE SPOT LEFT) 
12/4, 12/11, 12/18
Instructor: Rea Walsh 
Price $250.00 (includes materials) 

Details: This 3 week class covers Oxygen-Acetylene welding and cutting, MIG, TIG, Plasma Cutter, and various grinding and metal finishing techniques.  Students will learn all the processes and have the opportunity to create a small-scale sculpture or functional craft. No previous experience necessary.

TIG Basics

1 Day Workshop, Sundays 7:00-9:00pm

12/8, 12/22

Instructor: Rea Walsh

Price: $80.00

Details: This 2-hour session will teach you the basics of TIG Welding and give enough time to practice the skills needed & ask questions. Working 2 on 1 with the instructor there is a lot of time for one-on-one instruction.  No prerequisites.


Sculptural Metalworking

3 Thursdays 7:00-9:30pm
12/5, 12/12, 12/19
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.

Animal Skull Sculpture

2 Tuesdays 6:30-9:30pm
12/10, 12/17

Instructor: Darla Jackson

Price: $125 + $25 materials fee

Details: This class is perfect for all levels, from the beginner interested in learning basic animal anatomy and proportion to advanced students. Students will work from real animal skulls over the course of 2 weeks. No previous experience necessary.

Animal Sculpture

1-Day Intensive

Dec 28th, 10-3pm

Instructor: Darla Jackson

Price: $100 + $25 materials fee

Details: This one day intensive is open to all skill levels, from the beginner interested in learning basic animal anatomy and proportion to advanced students. Students will work from a live animal model over the course of 5 hours. No previous experience necessary.

BYO Bicycle Frame Class

Finally, Paul Carson is back with his Bicycle Frame Class!  There is a limited amount of space available (only 5 people!) so please email Programs Manager Jenny Welsh at PSGJennyWelsh@gmail.com to sign up asap.

 BYO (Build Your Own) BICYCLE FRAME CLASS

Description:

Ever frustrated by riding a bike just not shaped well for you? Ever tempted to try and build your own frame, but not sure where to start? This is the class for you!

In this class, students will learn how to build their own bicycle frame from steel tubes, using lugged construction. They will learn about bicycle geometry and handling, and what configurations are typically applied to what kind of riding applications. They will learn the basics of fitting a bicycle frame to a rider, and how to set up a bicycle frame jig.

You will come out of the class with an unpainted steel roadbike frame set up for fast city riding, commuting, or touring, It will accept caliper brakes and 28.6mm threadless headset. Extras (handlebars, seat, pedals, and wheels) are totally up to you!

Class Goals:

Students will leave the class having built their own bicycle frame, fitted specifically for them (or for the person of their choice) from steel tubing. Students will learn about fabricating structures made of thin wall tubing, and about brazing techniques.

(Outside the scope of this class, but highly recommended:  build up your bike. paint your name on the side. ride it around. impress your friends.)

Prerequisites:

No previous experience required. 

Dates/Times:

This is a week long workshop taking place Monday, January 6th through Friday, January 10th from 4-10pm.

Students will need to attend each night of class, from 4-10pm, Monday through Friday.

Costs:

Class fee is $450. Does not include materials.

Materials:

Materials are provided, for a materials fee of $250.  Students may customize their build with a selection of dropouts and braze ons.

Instructor Biography:

Paul Carson is an engineer by training and metalworking enthusiast.  After years of making bicycle powered sculptures, a recumbent trike, gas powered bumper cars and other contraptions, he designed his own bicycle building process using the fixture and manufacturing process design skills he learned working as a manufacturing engineer.

& MORE COMING SOON!

If you want to sign up or have any questions about the workshops please email: 

Programs Director, Jenny Welsh 
PSGJennyWelsh@gmail.com 
(215) 870-1081

All of our instructors are available to answer more specific questions before & after signing up for workshops. Email Jenny and she will get you in contact with them. 

First Friday! Process Show: WOOD

Come out to PSG Gallery this Friday for Process Show: WOOD, with new work by Carrie Mae Smith, Kevin Bielicki, Dan Ostrov, J. Kyle Keener, Micah Adams, Sara Langsam, and Geoff Thompson curated by PSG Gallery Director Steven Earl Weber. The Kensington Community Food Co-op will be at the opening serving drinks! Yay!

TONIGHT! PSG Member Meeting

Hey guys! Don't forget! Tonight is our member meeting at 7pm. We'll talk about some updates and ask your opinions on what should be next for our shops. 

And after all the business is out of the way, we've got beers and a movie ready to go! 

Hope to see you there!!!

Saturday Inspiration

Image from HERE via Pinterest

Have a good Workshop/Class Idea? Let us know!

Teaching Artist Proposals

PSG Spheres on Fire Workshop

PSG Welding 101 Class

PSG Aluminum Casting Workshop

We are now accepting Teaching Artist Proposals for December, January, & February. 

We know lots of artists have great ideas for creative classes and

 PSG is a place to make them happen! 

Proposal Guidelines 

1. Choose the appropriate format for your Proposal 

-Workshop: 1-Day Intensive, 3 hours Demonstration/Lecture Only
-Workshop: 1-Day Intensive, 1-4 hours or 1-6 hours
-Workshop: 2-Day Intensive, 2-3 hours each day
-Class: 3 Weeks, 2 hours each day
-Class: 4 Weeks, 2 hours each day

2. Class or Workshop Size: Include a number of people for minimal enrollment & maximum enrollment for running the workshop/class.

3. Brief Description: Write a brief paragraph describing the workshop or class.  Be sure to include materials used and skills learned from the workshop.

4. Materials: Prepare a rough estimate of materials needed with costs.

5. Include 1-3 Images: In progress and at least one example of the project in it's entirety.

Deadlines for Proposals:
December- 11/13/12
January- 12/6/12
February- 1/6/12

Email Proposals & Questions to: 
Programs Director
Jenny Welsh
PSGJennyWelsh@gmail.com

We are looking forward to offering new and exciting workshops to Philly! 

Peg and Awl Kickstarter

Hey guys! Check out Peg and Awl's Kickstarter project, Take Your Time Loving Me.  They have 11 days left and there are still amazing rewards available for donating to the project.

Saturday Inspiration

Image from HERE via Pinterest

PSG October 2013 Newsletter

Check out the Philadelphia Sculpture Gym October 2013 Newsletter HERE

SAVE THE DATE: PSG Friends Giving Potluck

Come by with some food or drink to share, tour the space and get all the latest info!

The Philadelphia Sculpture Gym is located at 1834 E. Frankford Avenue in Fishtown. 

Hope to see you there!

Questions? Email Programs Manager Jenny at PSGJennyWelsh@gmail.com 

BYO Bicycle Frame Class is BACK!

Special Workshop - BYO Bicycle Frame Class

Finally, Paul Carson is back with his Bicycle Frame Class!  There is a limited amount of space available (only 5 people!) so please email Programs Manager Jenny Welsh at PSGJennyWelsh@gmail.com to sign up asap.

 BYO (Build Your Own) BICYCLE FRAME CLASS

Description:

Ever frustrated by riding a bike just not shaped well for you? Ever tempted to try and build your own frame, but not sure where to start? This is the class for you!

In this class, students will learn how to build their own bicycle frame from steel tubes, using lugged construction. They will learn about bicycle geometry and handling, and what configurations are typically applied to what kind of riding applications. They will learn the basics of fitting a bicycle frame to a rider, and how to set up a bicycle frame jig.

You will come out of the class with an unpainted steel roadbike frame set up for fast city riding, commuting, or touring, It will accept caliper brakes and 28.6mm threadless headset. Extras (handlebars, seat, pedals, and wheels) are totally up to you!

Class Goals:

Students will leave the class having built their own bicycle frame, fitted specifically for them (or for the person of their choice) from steel tubing. Students will learn about fabricating structures made of thin wall tubing, and about brazing techniques.

(Outside the scope of this class, but highly recommended:  build up your bike. paint your name on the side. ride it around. impress your friends.)

Prerequisites:

No previous experience required. 

Dates/Times:

This is a week long workshop taking place Monday, January 6th through Friday, January 10th from 4-10pm.

Students will need to attend each night of class, from 4-10pm, Monday through Friday.

Costs:

Class fee is $450. Does not include materials.

Materials:

Materials are provided, for a materials fee of $250.  Students may customize their build with a selection of dropouts and braze ons.

Instructor Biography:

Paul Carson is an engineer by training and metalworking enthusiast.  After years of making bicycle powered sculptures, a recumbent trike, gas powered bumper cars and other contraptions, he designed his own bicycle building process using the fixture and manufacturing process design skills he learned working as a manufacturing engineer.

*NEW* October/November Workshops

Welding 101

3 Tuesdays 7:00-9:00pm

10/29, 11/5, 11/12
Instructor: Laura Conklin

Price: $250.00 (includes materials)

Details: This 3 week class covers Oxygen-Acetylene welding and cutting, MIG, TIG, Plasma Cutter, and various grinding and metal finishing techniques.  Students will learn all the processes and have the opportunity to create a small-scale sculpture or functional craft. No previous experience necessary.

Images to Sculptures

5 Sundays, 12:30-3:30pm

11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 1/1, 1/8 

Instructor: Jenifer Stern

Price: $225.00 + 35 Materials Fee
14 + Years Old 

Details: Have you ever wondered where artists get their ideas from?   Have you ever had an artistic block?  In this class we will explore different techniques and options on how to gather inspiration for art projects.  Once the idea is established, we will be creating organic or creature/figure type sculptures.  The class will start out by exploring the surroundings of PSG and capturing images of textures, patterns and anything that catches the eye.  Once the idea is set, the sculpting will begin using water clay.  Once the piece is sculpted a waste mold will be made out of plaster and then cast in plaster.  Any finishing details can then be done to the finished cast, ex. paint, stain, etc.

TIG Basics

1 Day Workshop, Sundays 7:00-9:00pm

11/10

Instructor: Rea Walsh

Price: $80.00

Details: This 2-hour session will teach you the basics of TIG Welding and give enough time to practice the skills needed & ask questions. Working 2 on 1 with the instructor there is a lot of time for one-on-one instruction.  No prerequisites.

Face Casting

1- Day Intensive
Saturday, November 23, 10:00-4:00pm
Instructor: Jenny Lee Maas
Price: $125.00 (materials included)

Details: This class will teach the basics of face casting in a  rubber mold.  You can cast your own or cast bring a face model with you.  We will be taking a mold and casting it in plaster.  If the rubber mold is taken care of properly, it can last for years of projects & experiments.  Please note skin allergies, we are using rubber, soap and baby oil.

Spheres on Fire

1-Day Intensive

Sunday, November 3^rd 1:00-6:00pm

Instructor: Bevan Weissman

Price: $100.00 + $20.00 Materials Fee

Details: This one-day intensive project-based workshop takes students through the races of creating a decorative spherical oil lamp. We will use the oxy-acetylene torch to cut designs into a hollow stainless steel sphere, and then embed an oil lamp inside to create a beautiful and functional art piece. No previous experience necessary.

Aluminum Casting

1-Day Intensive

Saturday, November 9^th 11:00-5:00pm

Instructor: Gustavo Actis

Price: $110.00 (materials Included)

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 how to 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.

Japanese Stab Binding

Saturday, November 9th & Sunday, November 10th 12:00-3:00pm 
Instructor: Matthew Hall
Sunday, November 10th 1:00-4:00pm 
Price: $150.00 (materials included) 

This two-session workshop demonstrates creating archival quality books using the Japanese stab binding technique. In the session we will cover how to handle paper, set the grain, create torn edges, an overview of paper & book glues, correctly setting book board, and various sewing patterns of stab binding. The course fee includes workshop materials and the tools to continue making books. 

Printmaking- Handmade Holiday Cards/Stationary/Gifts

Sunday, November 24th 1:00-4:00pm
Instructor: Elizabeth McTear
Price: $35.00 (includes materials)
14+ Years 

Details: Use simple carving tools to carve easy-cut linoleum blocks, creating your own stamps.  Your original designs can be used to customize stationary, holiday greeting cards or create art prints.  Handmade creative original designs are great to correspond with your loved ones, especially during the Holidays!

Blanket Molds 101

4 Thursdays, 6:30-9:30

11/7, 11/14, 11/21, (No 11/28- Thanksgiving) 12/5
Instructor: Darla Jackson

Price: $150.00 + $35.00 materials fee

Details: This four week long class is an introduction to rubber blanket molds. Students will learn how to create a rubber blanket mold and plaster mother mold on a small sculpture. No previous experience necessary.


Slip Casting 

3 Thursdays 11:30-2:30pm 
10/31, 11/7, 11/14
Instructor: Steven Earl Weber
Price: $150.00 + $35.00 materials fee

Details: Do you want to learn how to make molds and produce multiples of your pieces? In this class we will learn how to make one and two part molds for slip casting.  You will learn how to make and use press molds. Learn how to use found objects as prototypes and learn how to make your own originals for molds. 

Bronze Patina 101 & 102 

2 Part Intensive 12:00-3:00pm (2nd Part Optional)
Saturday November 2^nd & Sunday November 3^rd

Instructor: Tom Cooper

Price: Part 1 $75.00

Part 1 & 2 $125.00

Part 1- Introduction to techniques for traditional bronze patina. We will

discuss hot patinas mostly and get into some cold basics . Great for the sculptor 

planning to cast in bronze. 

Part 2 - Advanced techniques for bronze sculptors. We will discuss more complex color

combinations and brush methods. Patina ideas for abstract bronzes and lots of 

info for supplies & books. 

& MORE (Detailed info on below workshops coming soon) 

Taxidermy Ornaments

Instructor: Beth Beverly 
Sunday, November 10th 12:00-3:00pm 

Radical Reuse- Reclaimed Wood 
3 Sessions, 6:30-9:30pm 
11/5, 11/12, 11/16 
Instructor: Geoff Thompson 



If you want to sign up or have any questions about the workshops please email: 

Programs Director, Jenny Welsh 
PSGJennyWelsh@gmail.com 
(215) 870-1081

All of our instructors are available to answer more specific questions before & after signing up for workshops. Email Jenny and she will get you in contact with them.