Philadelphia Sculpture Gym: Classes

JANUARY/FEBRUARY CLASSES

To sign up or ask questions about the workshops please email:

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

Forging 101 *NEW*

1-Day, 2hr Workshop
Saturday, January 25th
Session 1:12:30-2:30 (1 Spot Left)
Session 2: 3:30-5:30

Instructor: Gustavo Actis
Price: $120.00

Details:

This two hour course is an introduction to basic forging techniques and tools. In this course students will learn how to use the anvil, hammers and the gas forge. Students will learn how to draw a point, make a simple curve and a twist in the process of creating a decorative hook to take home. No previous experience necessary.

Kinetic Sculpture and Mechanics *New*

4 Tuesdays, 7:30-10:00pm
2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4
Instructor: Bevan Weissman
Assistant Instructor: Valerie Schaeffer
Price: $250 (includes materials)

Details:

This four-session introduction to kinetic sculpture teaches students how to make things move. Through a combination of lecture, demonstration, and hands-on creation, we will examine the function and history of mechanisms commonly used in kinetic and interactive sculpture. Weekly Design Challenges highlighting specific topics will be assembled into a final project.

Prerequisite: Basic Wood shop safety.

Aluminum Casting

1-Day Intensive

Sunday, February 9th, 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.

Welding 101

3 Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00pm
2/5, 2/12, 2/19
Instructor: Darla Jackson
Price: $250.00 (includes materials)

3 Saturdays, 10:00-12:00pm
1/25, 2/1, 2/8
Instructor: TBA
Price: $250.00 (includes materials)

Details: This 3 week class covers Oxygen-Acetylene welding and cutting, MIG, TIG, and Plasma Cutter. This course is more technical than the Sculptural Metalworking Course. No previous experience necessary.

Welding 102 *NEW*

3 Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00pm
2/4, 2/11, 2/15
Instructor: Gustavo Actis
Price: $200.00 (+materials, which could vary depending on project)

Details: Welding 101 or other noted significant welding experience is a prerequisite.
This 3 week class will briefly go over the Oxygen-Acetylene welding and cutting, MIG, TIG, Plasma Cutter and various grinding and metal finishing techniques. Then, students will create a project with the instructor as a guide and as things come up be learning new techniques and problem solving.

Sculptural Metalworking

3 Thursdays 8:00-10:00pm
2/6, 2/13, 2/20
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.

TIG Basics

1 Day, 2 Hour Workshop
Dates/Times Flexible Email to Inquire (PSGJennyWelsh@gmail.com)

Instructor: TBA

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.

*SPECIAL WORKSHOPS*

FRIDAY, FEB 14TH 7-10PM

No plans for Vday?

Join us in our Metal Shop for plasma cutting and welding demos.

Then, stay for pizza & beer afterwards!

Price: $60.00 per person

SATURDAY & SUNDAY FEB 15TH-16TH

When we say we make our own valentines, we really mean it.

Come on out for one of our two person workshops!

*All prices are per two people and includes materials.

10:00-12:00pm Forged Valentine

Metal Shop

Instructor: Gustavo Actis

Price: $110

10:00-12:00pm Plaster Valentine

Casting Shop

Instructor: Darla Jackson

Price: $100

10:00-1:00pm Hearts of Wood

Wood Shop

Instructor: Geoffrey Thompson

Price: $125

1:00-4:00pm Aluminum Valentine

Metal Casting

Instructor: Gustavo Actis

Price: $110

1:00-3:00pm Plasma Valentine

Weld Shop

Instructor: Darla Jackson

Price: $100

*Space is limited. Most of the two person workshops is a small ratio to instructor.

To Register:

Email Programs Director

Jenny Welsh

PSGJennyWelsh@gmail.com

with the following information:

Email Subject Line: Valentine's Day Workshops

Body of email:

Name of Workshop you're interested in signing up for.
(be sure to include the day & time of the workshop)

Name/Names of persons participating in the workshop.

Contact Phone Number

Contact Email

& any questions or concerns you may have about the workshop. Our Instructors are available to answer any questions too!

We are looking forward to meeting new people & to our first Valentine's Day Weekend at the Philadelphia Sculpture Gym since opening!