melting metal around town

Well its officially spring,  although I have the feeling there's still some snow on the horizon. Soon we'll be enjoying the summer sunshine, but until then...

I thought I would let you know about some workshops, events and classes I'll be offering in the next few months. 

First:

Cast Metals: Bronze/ aluminum

 (we'll be working with direct wax and using traditional investment and bonded sand to create your sculptures, contact me about replicating a sculpture you've already made, in Bronze or Aluminum!)

Joe Montroy 

Saturday & Sunday, 

April 2 & 3, 9am-5pm, $190 

Space is still available for this workshop sign up at 978-685-2343 Email: info@essexartcenter.com

NEXT:

Starting in May, I will be offering a couple of weekly classes at the CURRIER MUSEUM ART CENTER in Manchester NH

Jewelry making-lost wax casting

We will be creating jewelry and sculptural objects on a small scale using Sterling silver, and bronze. one project will include replicating almost any natural object of your choice in metal such as coffee beans, flowers, leaves, small branches, an acorn the possibilities are endless.

Throughout the class we'll make rings, pendants and sculptures.

class times:

Mondays 6:30-9pm

May 2-23

and:

Figure Sculpture

In this class we are working with the figure, live models and references will be used to create sculptures in clay and plaster. This is a good ole' hands on sculpture class for those who don't mind getting down and dirty to carve shape and form materials to make some great art. all skill levels welcome.

Wednesdays 6:30-9 May4-25

space is available  for both work shops  at the currier museum

Please click here to sign up-

 https://currier.obsres.com/Info.aspx?EventID=%2012

-Interested in Learning to WELD?

I am teaching welding for the artist at Exeter art center in Exeter NH

We'll use Mig and Arc welding as well as torch cutting and welding to create steel sculptures. 

this class meets Thursday nights 6:30-8:30

April 7th-May 19th

Sign up here-http://users.rcn.com/ecca/assets/EccaAdultWinterClasses2011BrochureSmall.pdf

Now for the Cast iron.

We'll be melting down some metal at CONTEMPORARY ARTS INTERNATIONAL

 in Acton MA. Yin and Viktor are really great and their studio and grounds are amazing.

Join us to witness the pour and create a sculptural relief tile. Come for the fire stay for the art. 5/21/11

http://contemporaryartsinternational.org/cai/event_ironmelt.htm?

We'll be back up on the mountain melting some iron.

come be a part of the fun,  5/28/11 contact andres institute to reserve yourspot. 

http://www.andresinstitute.org/

Well that's the spring line up. See you at the next pour!

Joe