Power of the Hydraulic Press with Beth Merckel
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$145.00
$145.00
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Saturday, September 5 from 9 am to 5 pm. $145 for BoMA members, $195 for non-members. Difference payable in class. Additional materials fee payable to instructor.
For more information and our cancellation policy, see below.
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The hydraulic press is one of the most versatile and powerful tools in the studio. In this class students will learn how to safely use the press for embossing, bracelet forming, with matrix dies and their variations, to bend heavy stock, and with blanking dies. We'll make our own matrix dies from Plexiglas, use the press to form beads and find out what the bending brake is good for.
Let the press do the heavy lifting. There are lots of different techniques and ways to form metal - let's play with the hydraulic press to learn the basics and some new techniques.
Learn how to use BoMA's Bonny Doon and Potter presses. You don't need one in your own studio - our presses are available to BoMA open studio members, learn how to sign up to use the studio. Or if you're considering buying a press, this workshop is a fantastic opportunity to try one out.
About the Instructor
Beth Merckel is obsessed with texture on metal and her favorite tool is her rolling mill - the hydraulic press comes a close second. She's been metalsmiths for 20 year and has taken classes at Mendocino Art Center and Revere Academy. Beth is the founder and Executive Director of Boulder Metalsmithing Association.
Prerequisites
None
Tools and Equipment (what you’ll want to bring)
Maximum six (6) students. All participants will be required to sign a waiver.
Cancellation Policy
Waitlist
If the class is full, send an email to info@bouldermetalsmiths.com with the name of the class, your name and ‘please add me to the waitlist’.
Let the press do the heavy lifting. There are lots of different techniques and ways to form metal - let's play with the hydraulic press to learn the basics and some new techniques.
Learn how to use BoMA's Bonny Doon and Potter presses. You don't need one in your own studio - our presses are available to BoMA open studio members, learn how to sign up to use the studio. Or if you're considering buying a press, this workshop is a fantastic opportunity to try one out.
About the Instructor
Beth Merckel is obsessed with texture on metal and her favorite tool is her rolling mill - the hydraulic press comes a close second. She's been metalsmiths for 20 year and has taken classes at Mendocino Art Center and Revere Academy. Beth is the founder and Executive Director of Boulder Metalsmithing Association.
Prerequisites
None
Tools and Equipment (what you’ll want to bring)
- Bring lots of copper or silver sheet. Some of each gauge 22-28. Some should be 6" x 2. Pre-textured metal is great
Maximum six (6) students. All participants will be required to sign a waiver.
Cancellation Policy
- You may cancel up to 30 days prior to the start of the class and receive a full refund, less $25 processing. To cancel, send an email to info@bouldermetalsmiths.com.
- Cancellations less than 30 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.
- If a class has multiple sessions, and you miss one, there is no make up opportunity and the instructor will not catch you up at the next class session. You may not join the next scheduled class, as there’s a maximum number of students for every class and it’s not fair to the other students.
- Please plan extra time to find us if you’re coming to BoMA for the first time. If you are late to a class, the instructor will not catch you up. There’s a structured curriculum for every class and its not fair to other students to skip part of the curriculum to catch up a student who’s late.
- By clicking on the “Buy Now” button and by paying the registration fee, you are agreeing to this cancellation policy.
- No Exceptions.
Waitlist
If the class is full, send an email to info@bouldermetalsmiths.com with the name of the class, your name and ‘please add me to the waitlist’.
