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Metal Working Classes Chicago

Learn the art of metalworking in Chicago, where you can take classes in forging, welding, and jewelry making to hone your skills and create stunning metal pieces.

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Teen Metalsmithing (Ages 12-16)

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Perfect for the novice and aspiring metalsmith. We will explore the field of contemporary jewelry, and how to create unique, one-of-a-kind and/or conceptual pieces. Learn basic fabrication skills such as using a jeweler’s saw, drilling, filing, sanding, polishing, soldering, riveting, basic forming and color.

(83) Beginner 12 - 16 years old
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$375

10 sessions

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Metal Coloration - Patina Processes

Evanston Art Center @ 2603 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL

Enhance your jewelry and objects by learning to achieve rich and diverse colorations on metal.  In this hands-on workshop, create a series of color studies on copper and brass using both hot and cold patina processes.  Buried, wrapped, fumed, sprayed, and brushed application methods will be demonstrated. In addition to traditional chemical patinas, workshop participants will learn to incorporate dyes, pigments, metal leaf, and colored...

(83) Intermediate 18 and older
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$300

2 sessions

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Color on Metal

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

This class is intended for students with previous fabrication experience.  The techniques taught during this course will help you further your creativity and aesthetic judgment when creating your jewelry. Surface treatments explored throughout this session will include:  Powder coating Color pencil Spray paint Patinas Alcohol inks Students are encouraged to engage in individual discussion with the instructor to facilitate the...

(83) Intermediate 18 and older
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$245

6 sessions

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Fold Forming Workshop

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Fold forming is a rapid and direct way of achieving 3D forms from a single piece of metal. Watch amazing shapes emerge as you fold, hammer, roll, and unfold metal! Expect to try several fold forming techniques, with resulting forms that can be easily transformed into beautiful earrings, pins, and pendants. Numerous possibilities will be introduced, from simple to more complex forms. Supplies included.

(83) All levels 18 and older
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$115
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Metal Furniture Studio

The Fire Arts Center of Chicago @ 1830 N Kostner Ave, Chicago, IL

Students will learn how to design and create basic table top furnishings in metal using basic techniques of metal fabrication and brazing. Please note: Repetition of this class will provide more advanced metal-working lessons.  Students should complete their classes within a year of purchase. Although the building has a Costner ave address, the mail slot, parking and entrance to the building is around the corner on the Cortland side.

(12) Beginner 18 and older
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$400

16 sessions

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Beginning Metal Sculpture

The Fire Arts Center of Chicago @ 1830 N Kostner Ave, Chicago, IL

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. Please note:  Students should complete their classes within a year of purchase. Although the building has a Costner ave address, the mail slot, parking...

(12) Beginner 18 and older
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$400

16 sessions

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Advanced Metal Sculpture

The Fire Arts Center of Chicago @ 1830 N Kostner Ave, Chicago, IL

This class deals with fabrication of large scale metal sculpture from models or free-form. As with Beginning Metal Sculpture, students will be expected to keep a sketchbook of ideas which will be critiqued and refined at each class session.  Students will learn advanced metal fabrication technique, gas forging, Acetylene welding, and gas and arc welding techniques as well as brazing and chasing techniques. Please note:  Students should...

(12) Advanced 18 and older
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$400

16 sessions

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Intro to Blade Smithing and Forging

The Fire Arts Center of Chicago @ 1830 N Kostner Ave, Chicago, IL

This 2 hour intro workshop offers a unique opportunity to laymen to experience the hot steel forging process first hand. In this introduction to knife making and forging, students will learn proper tool use and shop safety, as well as the principles of design and fabrication of the forged blade and other projects in steel. The class format is both lecture and demonstration, however students will be able to get some hands on practice at the end of...

(12) Beginner 18 and older
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Welding Workshop

The Fire Arts Center of Chicago @ 1830 N Kostner Ave, Chicago, IL

In this class, students will learn basic techniques for welding steel. A standard vocational welding course takes 6 months to a year to complete. However, it is possible in a 3-hour class to gain enough information to safely operate simple welding equipment. Once armed with this knowledge, students are free to explore the subject on their own. Students will get a chance to try their hand in arc welding processes. We will also talk a little about...

(12) Beginner 18 and older
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Reviews for Metal Working Classes in Chicago

Metal Working Classes in Chicago are rated 4.5 stars based on 95 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.

  • Intro to Blade Smithing and Forging

    Reviewed by Ralph W. on 9/9/2018
    Got there a bit early and was able to talk to both Jake and Vince. Vince did the class and answered my questions no matter how basic. I got lucky and got some hands on, don’t know if this always happens. Great overall experience and I actually learned something. Good intro, interested to take more classes.

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