Metal Working Classes in NYC, New York

Using still life and reference material, students will create drawings and paintings using a variety of pens–dip pens, micron pens, brush pens, watercolors, Dr. Martin Watercolors, and brushes on various papers. Material list NOTE: You do not need to purchase all here. Select a few penholders; nibs; India ink; regular watercolors: primary colors...

Learn the Basics of Blacksmithing in a small class setting (Max 4 students at a time). Each student will learn to make and finish an “J” hook.  All Materials are included and the students will take the hooks home with them. Note: Be in a comfortable cotton clothing, close-toed shoes. Be in long pants. Refrain from flowing clothing. No h...

You are bringing your cube back after all of the new skills you have developed and taking it to the next level.  Note that "How to Make a Cube" class is a prerequisite for this class.  Including an introduction to TIG welding, where you are filling the pits in your cube from your first Cube Class and then detailing the cube with a high-end...

Learn the essentials of forging and make your own bottle opener. In this two hour class you will forge a beautiful bottle opener, transforming a bar of steel into a practical and artistic tool using fire and hammer. You don't need to big a big burly brute for this, anyone over the age of 18 is more than capable. Students are required to wear jeans,...

Join in this one-hour introduction to welding and metalwork. You will learn the basics of metalwork including what need to get started, how the different tools work and how to set up own small metal shop. In this class, you will gain valuable insights into the tools needed to learn, how to weld and get your own small metal shop set-up.  You...

In this workshop, you’ll build a fully functional lamp that defies placement in any single style. It will be both modern and traditional, vintage and sleek, industrial and chic. Finished with an Edison bulb, it will stand out as a timeless piece in whatever setting it’s placed – on your desk, next to your bed or whatever part of your home that...

Have you ever wondered what it is like to light a torch, set a flame, run a bead? In this session you will learn to braze a "Tea Light Candle Table" to take with you. We will discuss the many advantages of gas welding when setting up a shop, creating furniture, art, fabrication. etc. What makes this Course unique is that it is taught by an artist...

During this 4 hour metal fabrication workshop, you will learn the basics of metal fabrication, including cutting steel, MIG welding, grinding welds and creating threaded holes in steel. This course introduces students to metalworking through an immersive experience that includes metal cutting and prep, MIG welding, weld grinding, drilling holes using...

Through the making of this small steel cube, you will learn a tremendous set of skills that can used to make anything in metal. Whether it is a custom dining table, a lamp or a sculpture. The skills to practice will focus on: Measuring  Cutting  Fitting  Clamping  Jig making MIG welding Grinding Sanding Filing Fine finishing ...

This course introduces students to knife making through an immersive experience of making a custom knife. It is designed for beginners who want to get a hands-on introduction to metal working and knife making, and take home a beautiful product. The course is divided into two sessions: The first session focuses on knife design and initial steel forming...

What makes this Course Unique is that is is taught by an artist who has experience teaching both sculptors and welders. She is a Part-Time Associate Professor at Parsons School of Design, teaching Metal Fabrication. This class is an empowering experience for both beginners as well as people who have experienced welding in the past. The class...

What makes this Course Unique is that is is taught by an artist who has experience teaching both sculptors and welders. She is a Part-Time Associate Professor at Parsons School of Design, teaching Metal Fabrication. This class is an empowering experience for both beginners as well as people who have experienced welding in the past. The class...

Made for kids age 12 - 18, this class is an easy, fun introduction to the world of metal arts. Kids will learn about metal shop safety, the welding processes, how to operate a welder, practice welding steel together and write their initials. This is an easy, 2 hour class with no grinding or cutting. Important: For Students below 18, a Guardian needs...

A fun and creative class where you will be designing and welding a useful and artistic bowl.  In this two hour class you will get a chance to practice your MIG welding skills as you carefully construct your own unique fruit bowl / centerpiece, transforming steel washers into a true piece of art! Important: For Students below 18, a Guardian needs...

Join in this super awesome 4-hour class to create your own Steel Herb Garden which will include: Intensive, hands-on TIG welding practice and instruction Skills Taught:  Fitting TIG welding and tacking Grinding  Finishing Important: For Students below 18, a Guardian needs to sign a Waiver on their behalf.