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 students to new techniques and methods of making objects out of wood and metal. Students will be given time to practice skills under the supervision of the instructor. Utilizing the skills learned in class, students will be able to develop their own projects. In the metal shop, the students will learn how to cut, shape, forge and weld metal. Drawing on the instructor's unique experience as an armourer, the students will learn the finer art of sculpting in metal, as well as polishing and finishing. In the woodshop, the students will learn the techniques of basic joinery, woodcarving, sanding and finishing. This course covers 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 covers use of compressors, welding gas, consumables, hand tools and safety equipment. All materials must be purchased by the student.

Jeffrey D. Wasson
Technical advisor, Sculpture Center, School of Visual Arts; armourer

Group exhibition: Gallery Joe, Philadelphia

Clients include: Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale's, Sterling Forest Renaissance Fair. The instructor's Web site can be viewed at http://www.wassonartistry.com

Education: BFA, School of Visual Arts