Metal Working Classes in Chicago, IL

In this class, you’ll learn how to crochet amigurumi monsters and to freely express your own unique imaginations from your mind creatively. Important (Prerequisite) *Please make sure you finish making a basic amigurumi monster before you join the class.  Patterns will be sent to you after you purchase a class ticket. Please prepare a simple...

TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding is the process of welding using a tungsten electrode, filler metal rod, and an electric arc to produce a weld. TIG welding is commonly used for stainless steel, aluminum and bronze, and specialty applications such as bike frames and roll cages because it produces a finer, stronger weld than other processes. It is more...

Metal Inert Gas(MIG) welding is the process of using electricity and argon gas to weld two pieces of metal together. It is the simplest and easiest form of welding, making it accessible for the average person to learn.  This workshop that takes place over the course of three 3-hour sessions will teach you how to use and understand the components...

This is a two week class where I will show you how to set up your own metalworking studio and how to get started welding and forging!  It will take place over Zoom with a conclusion on August 3rd.  Course Overview: Week 1, July 13th: Welding Equipment Week 2, July 27th: Forging Equipment Equipment needed and ways to set it up Basics...

Forge your way through winter with our knife making class! This one day knife making intensive will focus on our new hand-cranked, coal forge, where you will learn traditional Blacksmithing techniques to take a railroad spike and forge it into a knife. This class takes place outside in our MakerPark, please make sure to wear close-toed shoes, and...

Teachers, librarians, and school staff are invited to explore the work of renowned children’s book author and illustrator Maurice Sendak, subject of the 2005 Jewish Museum exhibition, Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak.  Arthur Yorinks, award-winning author and director, will speak about his collaborations with Sendak, including most recently,...

As a developing artist, you need personalized, supportive evaluation to improve your techniques. This is your chance to bring your finished art and work-in-progress for respectful, careful feedback via group discussion and teacher-led demos. We'll pay special attention to your ability to convey the intricacy of your subject. Are your details complete?...

Perfect for the novice and inspiring metalsmith. We will explore the field of contemporary jewelry, and how to create unique, one-of-a-kind and/or conceptual pieces. Learn basic fabrication skills such as using a jeweler’s saw, drilling, filing, sanding, polishing, soldering, riveting, basic forming and color on metal techniques.  Classes...

In this class, students will learn basic techniques for welding steel. A standard vocational welding course takes 6 months to a year to complete. However, it is possible in a 3-hour class to gain enough information to safely operate simple welding equipment. Once armed with this knowledge, students are free to explore the subject on their own. Students...

This class is intended for students with previous fabrication experience.  The techniques taught during this course will help you further your creativity and aesthetic judgment when creating your jewelry. Surface treatments explored throughout this session will include:  Powder coating Color pencil Spray paint Patinas Alcohol...

This 2 hour intro workshop offers a unique opportunity to laymen to experience the hot steel forging process first hand. In this introduction to knife making and forging, students will learn proper tool use and shop safety, as well as the principles of design and fabrication of the forged blade and other projects in steel. The class format is both...