Metal Sculpture Thursday Taster

About this course

Participants explore metal sculpture through demonstrations, individual tutorials and supervised practice. The course introduces techniques for cutting, shaping and joining metal to metal or fabric, alongside appropriate health and safety procedures. Practical work includes shaping and cutting steel in several ways, MIG welding, and considering how steel can form a three-dimensional artwork. Existing Metal Sculpture students may use the session to develop ongoing projects.

What you'll learn

• Shape steel using three different techniques
• MIG weld steel
• Cut steel using three different methods
• Explain how steel can be used to create a three-dimensional artwork

Is this course right for you?

The course is aimed at beginners while also accommodating existing Metal Sculpture students working on ongoing projects. Its all-levels format combines group demonstrations with individual tutorials and practical work. No entry requirements are stated.

• Suitable for learners beginning to explore metal sculpture
• Existing Metal Sculpture students can develop ongoing projects

Before you go

• Old clothing or overalls and sturdy footwear are essential.
• Basic materials are included.