This course offers students the opportunity to explore and improve their skills in woodworking and metalworking under the guidance of a skilled craftsman. Weekly demonstrations will introduce new techniques and methods of making objects out of wood and metal. Time will be given to practice skills under the supervision of the instructor and students will develop their own projects. In the metal shop, students will learn how to cut, shape, forge and weld metal. Drawing on the instructor's experience as an armourer, students will learn the finer art of sculpting in metal, as well as polishing and finishing. In the woodshop, students will learn the techniques of basic joinery, woodcarving, sanding and finishing. This course will cover the use of all shop tools, including the table saw; sliding compound miter saw; horizontal and vertical band saws; drill press; router table; arc, MIG and TIG welding; plasma cutting and sandblasting equipment.
NOTE: The studio fee includes safety equipment, hand tools, welding gases, welding rods, drill bits, saw blades, abrasives, compressed air, lubricants, wood glue and access to the wood and metal workshops outside of class time, based on facility availability. All other materials must be purchased by the student.