ONSITE: Metalworking (Ages 12-14)

ONSITE: Metalworking (Ages 12-14)

Youth Summer Camp | This class is completed

1812 West Main Street Richmond, VA 23220 United States

Metals and Jewelry

Ages 12-14

8/9/2021-8/13/2021

9:00 AM-12:00 PM EDT on Mon Tue Wed Th Fri

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$125.00

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"Try working with metal and traditional metalworking tools. We'll explore different ways to cut metal safely and bend it accurately, then we'll try texturing, hammering and stamping. Students ages 9-11 will focus on cold connection (learning to drill, rivet, and friction
fit), then they'll create and fasten their own metal designs. Students ages 12-14 will learn how to
light the acetylene torch and use it to soften (anneal) copper. We'll also cover two, basic fold forming
techniques to create individual sculptural works of our own.
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  • This is an On-site course. Students must follow social distancing protocols and wear masks at all times. For more info visit visarts.org.
Sharpe, Jay

Jay Sharpe grew up in Richmond, VA, attended VCU and graduated in 1990 with a BFA in Fine Arts, with a focus on metalsmithing and fine jewelry. Jay promptly began his career at the Hand Workshop (which is now known as Visual Arts Center of Richmond) that same year. He became on of VisArts' Master Teacher recipients in 2014 and hasn't stopped teaching since! His jewelry line, Henléava Jewelry Collection, has been featured in Essence Magazine, Richmond Magazine, and Southern Living Magazine, and worn by several celebrities. Follow Jay on Instagram @jay_sharpellc and Facebook @JaySharpeLLC.