CLASS MATERIALS
Sample materials are provided for this workshop.
We recommend that considering this is a practical class, students come prepared, wearing clothes suited for the activity.
Introduction to Metal Work
Class Description
This workshop focuses on fundamental techniques of ARC welding, encompassing metal cutting, bending, and metal cleaning. It also covers essential aspects of welding safety systems.
During the workshop, participants engage in hands-on activities to develop skills in initiating the welding arc, creating weld beads, and meticulously cleaning and polishing welded joints. Additionally, students have the opportunity to create a small metal sculpture.
The theoretical segment of the workshop explores renowned artists such as Jorge Oteiza, Jaume Plensa, Antony Gormley, Richard Serra, Tony Cragg, and others, offering insights into their artistic contributions.
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Schedule: |
Wednesdays 17th, 24th, 31st January and 7th February between 9:30-13:00 or 16:00-19:00 |
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Class hours: |
3,5 hours per session |
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ECTS: |
1,5 * |
* Metàfora is an independent institution and is not university accredited. We facilitate convalidation by other institutions by counting our credits according to ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System), where 1 ECTS credit equals 25 hours of the sum of lective hours plus homework.
Tutor profile
Oriol Texidor
In-house Tutor
Artist and director of the studio Arquitectura Plàstica
Oriol is a Catalan sculptor specialized in artistic interventions in architecture.
Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC), BA Architecture
WORKING SPACE
Students who take the short courses option will be provided with a working space and storage to use throughout their stay on the Metàfora Studio Arts program.
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This workshop is open to all full-time students on the Studio Arts Program. Depending on availability, it is also available as a Pick and Choose workshop.
