Level: Intermediate and above
Requirements: Jewelry II or equivalent
Program: Fall
Status: Closed
Length: 2 Days
Tuition: $ 450
Materials: TBA
Date: April 24, 2010 - April 25, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Chris Ploof Studio - Pawtucket RI

Come and join Chris Ploof for a workshop in his Rhode Island studio!

Chris has instructed at Metalwerx many times and is now making a special series of small classes available to Metalwerx students. These workshops will take place in Pawtucket, RI where Chris has recently expanded his studio and has plenty of comfortable space for workshops in the newly renovated mill space.

This class will teach students how to make their own small anvils out of railroad track! Learn to cut, grind and machine a piece of railroad track into a beautiful and useful small bench anvil.

More about Chris Ploof's Studio:

This new space will allow students to branch out from hand tools and to work on a larger scale. These classes will encourage safety and allow students to see another well equipped facility and to gain hands on experience with tools outside of the normal jewelry realm. Tools such as band saws, belt sanders, angle grinders, mills, lathes, cutting torches and welders allow for the creating of tools and fixtures that can be used for a lifetime.

Each class is limited to six students.

Metalwerx will send out directions to registered students 2 weeks prior to the workshop. Hotel recommendations are available upon request.

Future workshop Pawtucket, RI include: (dates are TBD but feel free to email or call us if you'd like to be put on an interest list to be notified when these classes open for registration. 781-891-3854 or info@metalwerx.com

Mokume Gane (Save the date--August 11 - 15, 2010)

Basic Knifemaking

Machining rings using a Sherline Lathe

Advanced Knifemaking

Folding Knives

Materials & Tools

There is a $100 materials fee payable to Chris on the first day of the workshop.