A crucible of molten bronze being poured in a ceramic mold

Fire Arts Center of Chicago

Metal Sculpture Studio

Metal Sculpture/Fabrication at the Fire Arts Center

Times

  • Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
  • Saturday at and 12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

Fee

$400 for 16 weeks, $285 for 10 weeks

This class focuses on how to work sculptural concepts from the drawing board to the scale model stage of construction. Students will be expected to keep a sketchbook of ideas which will be critiqued and refined at each class session. Students will learn basic metal fabrication technique.

Repetition of this class extends to deal with fabrication of large scale metal sculpture from models or free-form. Students will learn advanced metal fabrication technique, gas forging, acetylene welding, and gas and arc welding techniques as well as brazing and chasing techniques.

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