Play with the Hydraulic Press
with Kathleen Gatliffe
Date: Saturday, May 23
Time: 9:30 am -12:30 pm
Cost: $65 current BoMA members
$85 for non-members
Materials fee: $20
Location: Boulder Community Arts
4919 Broadway St, Unit 14
Boulder, CO 80304
Class Description
Learn how to use BoMA's new Hydraulic Press, donated by Kevin Potter. 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.
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?
We'll have three(!) different presses available for use during this class, and everyone will have plenty of opportunity to play with all three. If you're considering buying a press, this class is a must! Students will also receive instruction of the proper use of the rolling mill and Kathleen will provide a variety of dies including doughnuts, cabochons, birds and vases. Students will leave class with a variety of pre-formed copper shapes ready to be made into jewelry.
Tools and Equipment (what you’ll want to bring)
Cash or check made out to Kathleen or cash for the Materials Kit
Materials Kit (what the instructor will provide)
3 - 3 x 3 pieces of 22 gauge copper
3 - 3 x 3 pieces of 24 gauge copper
3 - 3 x 3 pieces of 26 gauge brass
Pattered brass (about 3 x 2.5)
Piece of aluminum (1” circle or square)
About the Instructor
Kathleen Gatliffe is a jeweler and artist working in Superior, Colorado. Her interest in combining art with cutting edge technology led her away from the usual art school path and towards engineering. Originally a painter, she turned to metal and glass as an ideal way to marry her love of science with her passion for art. She sits on the board of the Colorado Metalsmithing Association and is a docent at the Kirkland Museum in Denver.
Maximum eight (6) students. All participants will be required to sign a waiver.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Time: 9:30 am -12:30 pm
Cost: $65 current BoMA members
$85 for non-members
Materials fee: $20
Location: Boulder Community Arts
4919 Broadway St, Unit 14
Boulder, CO 80304
Class Description
Learn how to use BoMA's new Hydraulic Press, donated by Kevin Potter. 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.
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?
We'll have three(!) different presses available for use during this class, and everyone will have plenty of opportunity to play with all three. If you're considering buying a press, this class is a must! Students will also receive instruction of the proper use of the rolling mill and Kathleen will provide a variety of dies including doughnuts, cabochons, birds and vases. Students will leave class with a variety of pre-formed copper shapes ready to be made into jewelry.
Tools and Equipment (what you’ll want to bring)
Cash or check made out to Kathleen or cash for the Materials Kit
Materials Kit (what the instructor will provide)
3 - 3 x 3 pieces of 22 gauge copper
3 - 3 x 3 pieces of 24 gauge copper
3 - 3 x 3 pieces of 26 gauge brass
Pattered brass (about 3 x 2.5)
Piece of aluminum (1” circle or square)
About the Instructor
Kathleen Gatliffe is a jeweler and artist working in Superior, Colorado. Her interest in combining art with cutting edge technology led her away from the usual art school path and towards engineering. Originally a painter, she turned to metal and glass as an ideal way to marry her love of science with her passion for art. She sits on the board of the Colorado Metalsmithing Association and is a docent at the Kirkland Museum in Denver.
Maximum eight (6) students. All participants will be required to sign a waiver.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- You may cancel up to 5 business days prior to the start of the class and receive a full refund, less $10 processing.
- Cancellations 3-5 business days prior to the start of the class are eligible for a 50% refund.
- Cancellations occurring less than 3 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.
