COMMUNITY COURSES

SUMMER 2008



Community Courses are open-enrollment courses that provide instruction and training in a range of industrial and fine arts through intensive short-term workshops and multi-session courses. Course offerings include raku firing ceramics, figure in bronze, blueprint reading, blacksmithing, and introduction to welding, among others. These courses, taught by working artists and tradespeople, enable students to develop technical and vocational skills while working creatively. Students may choose to take Community Courses to build their resumes, acquire pre-certification training, explore a new art form, or learn skills that have practical applications in the home or garage. Monitored lab times will be offered outside of class meetings so students can continue to practice and develop what they've learned. Our courses are open to everyone 15 and older.

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS HERE! Courses can be added to your Steel Yard Shopping Cart by clicking on the button in the course detail page.

Prefer to register by mail? Click here to download our registration form.

Want to read the fine print? Click here to view our PDF of Registration Policies.

Questions? Email us at: courses@thesteelyard.org

Is the course you want to take FULL? Email us at courses@thesteelyard.org to get on our waiting list!


CERAMICS + GLASS

Fundamentals of Handbuilding
in Clay


Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Dates:Thursdays
6/26 - 8/28

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Slip Casting

Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Dates:Thursdays
6/12 - 8/28

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Ceramic Tiles

Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Dates:Tuesdays
6/24 - 8/12

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Wheel Generated Form

Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Dates:Mondays and Wednesdays
6/9 - 7/2
FULL

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Kiln Forming Glass

Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Dates:Tuesdays and Wednesdays
7/8 - 7/30

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METALWORKING

Weekend Welding Workshop

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Dates: Saturday and Sunday
Weekend 1:FULL
Weekend 2: FULL
Weekend 3:FULL
Weekend 4:FULL
Weekend 5:FULL
Weekend 6:FULL
Weekend 7:8/9 – 8/10
Weekend 8:8/16 – 8/17

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Weekend Blacksmithing Workshop

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Dates:Saturday and Sunday
6/28 - 6/29

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Introduction to Sculptural Welding: Thinking 3-D

Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Dates:Mondays
6/23 - 8/25
FULL

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Welding II: “I want to build a...”

Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Dates:Wednesdays
6/25 - 8/27

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Basic Blacksmithing

Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Dates:Monday thru Friday
6/2 - 6/6

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Forging Steel Jewelry

Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Dates:Monday thru Friday
6/9 - 6/13

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Mixed Media Jewelry:
Lockets and Pendants


Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Dates:Mondays
6/16 - 8/4

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The Ring

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Dates:Saturdays and Sundays
7/12 - 7/20

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Making Chains

Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Dates:Wednesdays
6/11 - 7/30

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Stone Setting

Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Dates:Tuesdays
7/1 - 8/19

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Hoops

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Dates:Saturday and Sunday
7/26 - 7/27

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Metalworking Open Studio Sessions

Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Dates:Fridays and Sundays
6/6 - 8/24
(no sessions 7/4 and 7/6)

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BIKE MAINTENANCE

Basic Bike Maintenance

Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Dates:Tuesdays
6/24 - 7/29
FULL

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GIFT CERTIFICATES

Steel Yard Gift Certificates

A great way to spread industrial art love!


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