Continuing Education
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Woodworking and Metalworking
Sep 26 - Nov 14
$500
Location
335 West 16th Street
Faculty
Sung Jin Choi,
Fine artist; sculptor; technical advisor, Sculpture Center, School of Visual Arts
This course will help students to develop creative, technical and problem-solving skills in woodworking and metalworking techniques in a sculptural context. Weekly demonstrations of all shop tools will be provided, including the table saw, sliding compound miter saw, horizontal and vertical band saws, drill press, router table, MIG and TIG welding, plasma cutting and sandblasting equipment. Students will learn the fine art of sculpting metal, such as how to cut, shape, forge and weld, as well as polishing and finishing. In the woodshop, advanced techniques of joinery, woodcarving and finishing will be covered. The elements and principles of design will be explored, and good studio practices will be cultivated.
NOTE: The studio fee includes safety equipment, hand tools, welding gases, welding rods, drill bits, saw blades, abrasives, compressed air, lubricants, wood glue and access to only the wood and metal workshops during posted open access hours, based on facility availability. All other materials must be purchased by the student. This course is held on campus at SVA.
NOTE: The studio fee includes safety equipment, hand tools, welding gases, welding rods, drill bits, saw blades, abrasives, compressed air, lubricants, wood glue and access to only the wood and metal workshops during posted open access hours, based on facility availability. All other materials must be purchased by the student. This course is held on campus at SVA.
Course Number
FIC-3458-A
Credits
2 CEUs
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