Metal Sculpture Workshop - 1 or 2 Days

Description

A day or two days working with the metalworking and welding techniques that Philip uses when fabricating and making his metal sculptures. This course is offered as a one on one session, or for two people to attend - this could be for friends, a couple, or a parent and child (aged 11 and over) The full day workshop will focus on the skills needed to cut, manipulate and join steel, then use these skills to make your own metal artwork to take home. This could be a wall sculpture cut from steel and decorated with welding and finishing techniques, or a simple 3d free-standing sculpture. The 2 day course will allow you to create a larger or more complex design, and you will be able to learn and play with more of the welding and forming processes. Please note that 2 day courses need to be booked as 2 x one day courses, and won't run on consecutive days. Philip is available to run his courses on Mondays, Wednesdays and some Saturdays. If you have ideas for something you would like to make you are welcome to contact Philip to discuss these ahead of time. You will be introduced to a variety of tools and equipment including: ● Metal cutting saws ● Angle grinders ● Metal benders and rollers ● MIG welding (TIG/MMA welding processes are available but for short courses MIG is recommended) ● Oxyacetylene cutting and heating ● Forge and anvil ● Metal finishing Get ready for hot metal, sparks and metal wrangling! Philip will also give you an insight into his practice and how to get into metal art or metal fabrication, over a well brewed coffee, tea or infusion.

What's included in the price?

● One to one, or one to two tuition ● Free Parking ● PPE - Safety Wear including Welding Helmets, Goggles, Ear Defenders, Leather Apron and Gloves - you need to bring steel toe capped boots and work clothes or overalls ● Materials ● Tea, coffee and water ● Clean toilet in main building ● Take home the sculptures you have made!

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Philip Melling Sculpture, Art & Design

with Craft Courses since 2023

Message the tutor

I have been sculpting, fabricating and teaching metalwork since 2002 using a wide range of skills and techniques. I have run my own metal sculpture practice as well as freelanced for sculpture and set making companies including The Royal Opera House. I love teaching and have a huge amount of experience working with people of all ages either one on one or with groups. I am City & Guilds qualified and currently teach C&G Welding at Plumpton College.