Play with the Hydraulic Press
with Jennifer Knollenberg
\Date: Saturday, February 24
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cost: $75 current BoMA members
$95 for non-members
Materials fee: none
Location: Boulder Metalsmithing Association
4919 Broadway St, Unit 15
Boulder, CO 80304
Class Description
The hydraulic press is a quick and easy way to create three-dimensional forms that can be integrated into your metalwork. The press creates forms from virtually any thin-gauge metal, using pre-made Plexiglass dies with laser cut shapes. The press will form pre-patterned metal without distortion, including etched and roll printed sheet. Pressed pieces can be soldered or cold connected to create hollow forms. Did you know the press will also emboss metal with urethane and cut out shapes for production using pancake dies?
Let the press do the heavy lifting with guidance from Jennifer. There are lots of different techniques and ways to form metal - let's play with the hydraulic press and metal for a few hours to learn the basics and some new techniques including fold forming and die casting!
Learn how to use BoMA's Potter Press. You don't need one in your own studio - our press is available to BoMA studio users, learn how to sign up for a day or a month in our studio. Or if you're considering buying a press, this workshop is a fantastic opportunity to try one out. Students will leave class with a variety of pre-formed copper shapes ready to be made into jewelry.
About the Instructor
Jennifer was born and raised in Boulder, Colorado. As is often the case, Jennifer did not begin her adult life as an artist. Her early roots began in chemistry and food science where she developed a love of creating art with food. Jennifer feels that her creative spark was truly ignited when she completed the graduate jeweler program at the Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts and apprenticed with a San Francisco area jewelry designer.
Prerequisites
None
Tools and Equipment (what you’ll want to bring)
Please bring metal (copper or silver preferred) if you want to walk out the door with some formed pieces to play with. 20-28 gauge is recommended.
Maximum six (6) students. All participants will be required to sign a waiver.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Registration Open Now
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cost: $75 current BoMA members
$95 for non-members
Materials fee: none
Location: Boulder Metalsmithing Association
4919 Broadway St, Unit 15
Boulder, CO 80304
Class Description
The hydraulic press is a quick and easy way to create three-dimensional forms that can be integrated into your metalwork. The press creates forms from virtually any thin-gauge metal, using pre-made Plexiglass dies with laser cut shapes. The press will form pre-patterned metal without distortion, including etched and roll printed sheet. Pressed pieces can be soldered or cold connected to create hollow forms. Did you know the press will also emboss metal with urethane and cut out shapes for production using pancake dies?
Let the press do the heavy lifting with guidance from Jennifer. There are lots of different techniques and ways to form metal - let's play with the hydraulic press and metal for a few hours to learn the basics and some new techniques including fold forming and die casting!
Learn how to use BoMA's Potter Press. You don't need one in your own studio - our press is available to BoMA studio users, learn how to sign up for a day or a month in our studio. Or if you're considering buying a press, this workshop is a fantastic opportunity to try one out. Students will leave class with a variety of pre-formed copper shapes ready to be made into jewelry.
About the Instructor
Jennifer was born and raised in Boulder, Colorado. As is often the case, Jennifer did not begin her adult life as an artist. Her early roots began in chemistry and food science where she developed a love of creating art with food. Jennifer feels that her creative spark was truly ignited when she completed the graduate jeweler program at the Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts and apprenticed with a San Francisco area jewelry designer.
Prerequisites
None
Tools and Equipment (what you’ll want to bring)
Please bring metal (copper or silver preferred) if you want to walk out the door with some formed pieces to play with. 20-28 gauge is recommended.
Maximum six (6) students. All participants will be required to sign a waiver.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- You may cancel up to 10 business days prior to the start of the class and receive a full refund, less $25 processing.
- Cancellations 10-5 business days prior to the start of the class are eligible for a 50% refund.
- Cancellations occurring less than 5 business days prior to the start date will not be refunded,
- In the event we have to cancel a class, you will be notified prior to the start date and will be issued a full refund.
- Registration is not transferrable. You may not sell your seat to another student.
Registration Open Now
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