David T. Haussler - Artist / Sculptor
Welded Steel Sculpture Workshop
Held at Fort Salonga Studios "Walnut Acres"
Saturday Sessions
Morning 9:00 AM till 12:00 Noon
Afternoon 12:00 PM till 3:00 PM
*Exceptions listed below
The Beginner's Workshop is for individuals who have no previous experience. How to execute the sculpture, drawing on the metal, etching with a tool, various cutting techniques, and texturizing the metal are just some of the topics that will be covered during the six sessions.
The Advanced Workshop is designed for students who have taken the Welded Steel Sculpture Workshop Beginners Course or have prior experience in any type of welding.
I am pleased to present these classes. This offers students of every level a chance to take their artistic talents in a new and exciting direction. All students must be at least 16 years of age in order to participate. Whether you are a beginner or advanced metal sculptor, we can accommodate every level of ability and artistic style. Every participant will be provided with small group instruction and individualized attention.
Students will learn about various methods of steel sculpture fabrication through electrical stick welding, wire feed, MIG welding, plasma cutting, gas cutting, cool and hot bending, grinding, and finishes. Each student will have an opportunity to plan designs with templates, draw, cut the steel, and weld his or her sculpture together. Participants will be advised about and instructed in all necessary safety techniques. In addition, guidelines will be provided for people interested in setting up their own studios.
Every student will design and fabricate a sculpture that incorporates the basic welding techniques they’ve learned. Those individuals with previous welding experience can incorporate a steel sculpture with sculptures from prior metal fabricating classes. Advanced students will learn more about design as they master their technique skills.
There are six sessions per class with a maximum of eight students per class. Students may sign up for as many sessions as they would like, AM and/or PM. You can take the six sessions of each class in succession or in the date order that best suits your needs. The Fall Class is from September through December. The Spring Class is from February through May. Enrollment is open for each session until two weeks prior to the last session in the class, at which time enrollment is closed. Please note that sessions will not carry over from one year to the next. Sessions must be completed by the end of each class.
Guidelines:
All students must read the safety guidelines prior to your first session [see Safety Guidelines.]
The Liability Release Form must be completed on the first session of each class.
Payment is due on the first day of class.
We encourage you to sign up for all your sessions as early as possible. If there is a session you would like to attend that you are NOT signed up for, you must call the day before to be sure you can attend. Please keep in mind that there is a maximum of 8 students per session. Please do not sign up for sessions unless you plan to attend. For questions or more information about the classes, please contact us.
2009 Fall Class: 9/12/09 thru 12/12/09
Classes are held every Saturday except for the following date(s):
11/28/09
2009 Spring Class: 2/6/10 thru 5/22/10
Classes are held every Saturday except for the following date(s):
2/20/10
3/27/10
4/3/10
Please note that class size is limited. We encourage you to register today!
Generally there are no Saturday sessions during school vacation weeks.
