Spend a weekend learning the basics of metalworking: ripping through steel with gas torches and fusing it back together with a 10,000° electrical arc! This two-day workshop will introduce students to MIG welding, the oxygen-acetylene torch, various metal saws, and the grinder. By the end of the first day you will be able to heat, cut, join, bend, and polish. On the second day you will have the full day to use your new skills creating a project to take home. No previous experience necessary—this is a great opportunity to explore welding for the first time. Materials and tools will be provided.

Visit thesteelyard.org to register for classes and find out more about our registration and enrollment policies.

Spend a weekend learning the basics of metalworking: ripping through steel with gas torches and fusing it back together with a 10,000° electrical arc! This two-day workshop will introduce students to MIG welding, the oxygen-acetylene torch, various metal saws, and the grinder. By the end of the first day you will be able to heat, cut, join, bend, and polish. On the second day you will have the full day to use your new skills creating a project to take home. No previous experience necessary—this is a great opportunity to explore welding for the first time. Materials and tools will be provided.

Visit thesteelyard.org to register for classes and find out more about our registration and enrollment policies.

Need more shop time?
For a small fee, we provide Community Studio Access outside of course hours in the welding, blacksmithing and jewelry departments. This is an affordable way to access tools and equipment as well as the supervision of an experienced studio monitor to finish the project that you began during your course or start a brand new project.

HOW DO I DO THAT?
Step 1: Take a course! Community Studio Access is limited to people who’ve previously taken a welding, blacksmithing or jewelry course at The Steel Yard. Please note: We do not currently offer additional shop-time/ studio access in the ceramics department or woodshop. 

Step 2: Register for Studio Access! You must contact The Steel Yard office to register for Community Studio Access. Registration is a free one-time-only process that must be completed at least three days prior to access. Contact studio@thesteelyard.org or call 401-273-7101 to register today.

Step 3: PAY*: Studio access is $30.00 per 3-hour session! Community studio access is limited to certain days and times. Check out the calendar to see when the next session is offered. 

*Free shop time for 18 & under 
If you are 18 years of age or younger and you have taken a course in welding, blacksmithing, or jewelry at The Steel Yard, you can access the studio free of charge during designated times. Pre-registration is required, check out the calendar to see when the next session is offered. 
 
Need even MORE shop time?
Do you need more time to work on a project, prototype or commission piece? Our Micro-Residency is a great way for you to get 24/7 studio access, for at least one month, or up to a maximum of three months. Learn more here on our website. 

Slip casting is the process of pouring liquid clay(slip) into plaster molds to create repeatable volumes of uniform thickness.This introductory slip casting course will offer students with an interest inclay an opportunity to learn the methods of creating plaster molds to produceunique ceramic pieces for functional applications and sculpture. 

We will beginby coming to understand the types of objects that are cast in our everyday lifeand what type of molds are necessary to produce them. Each object to be castwill be understood from a standpoint of how the mold pieces fit together(parting lines) as well as how the object will release from the mold(undercuts). 

Instructor demonstrations will begin the class each week and willinclude information on the types of objects that can be cast, mixing plasterand making a mold, mixing and pouring slip, drying and cleaning up completedceramic objects, attaching and manipulating cast elements, and general firingand glazing techniques. 

Visit thesteelyard.org to register for classes and find out more about ourregistration and enrollment policies.

This is the perfect class for theaspiring smith and avid foodie! By making a variety of kitchen implements frombarbecue forks to bottle openers you will gain a thorough grounding in basicblacksmithing techniques!

No prior blacksmithing ormetalworking experience is necessary.    

Visit thesteelyard.org to register for classes and find out more about ourregistration and enrollment policies.

Steel is an amazing material on its own, but oncepaired with other materials, the sculptural possibilities are endless! Thiscourse will begin with basic steel working skills as a foundation, then we willexplore ways to incorporate additional materials like paper, fabric, wood, andfound objects. We will practice welding and various cold connections andexperiment with different ways of putting materials together to make expressivesculptures or elements for installations. Students will walk away with anunderstanding of MIG welding, plasma, torch bending and cutting, drill press,finishing, and cold connections such as riveting and tapping. 

Visit thesteelyard.org to register for classes and find out more about ourregistration and enrollment policies.

Move beyond the appreciation of jewelry to creation by learning the fundamentals of jewelry-making techniques, design and fabrication. A range of hand-tool processes will be covered through practical exercises and imaginative concept-based projects. You will acquire a solid set of technical skills, and will also exercise your creative design skills. The non-technical side of the class focuses on idea development and the critical-thinking skills needed to realize a vision. This course will review sawing, filing, soldering, scoring/bending, texturing, forming, linkages, wire construction and more. No prior metal-smithing skills are necessary. Metal will be provided for practice and exercises, but students may need to pay for additional metals needed for their independent work.

Visit thesteelyard.org to register for classes and find out more about our registration and enrollment policies.

Come get down and dirty while learning to make functional and sculptural forms on the potter's wheel! In this course, students will learn how to use the potter's wheel to create cups, bowls, plates, vases, and pouring vessels. Students will practice throwing, trimming, making handles and spouts, and finishing and firing their pieces.

Students will experience clay both as a functional building material and as an expressive medium. Color and texture will be explored through a variety of slips and glazes. The instructor will lead demonstrations to give students more ideas as to what type of clay forms they could like to pursue. Students will also be exposed to the creative thought processes behind intellectual and intuitive decisions in ceramics.

Each week, a new technique will be demonstrated, and a new artist's artwork will be presented to ignite your imagination! No previous ceramics experience necessary—this class is open to all levels. Students will receive a complimentary 25 pound bag of cone 6 clay, but may need to purchase additional clay for their personal projects. All other materials and tools will be provided. Enrollment in this course includes additional access to one monitored Open Studio session per week.

Unfinished student work should be picked up within two weeks of last class.

Visit thesteelyard.org to register for classes and find out more about our registration and enrollment policies.

Thebasics of Wheel and Handbuilding techniques will be taught. Beginners on thewheel will first focus on centering the clay on the wheel head before we moveonto simple forms of cups and bowls. Without a good foundation of a wellcentered ball of clay, frustration may set in. Handbuilding techniques ofpinch, coiling and slab will be taught. And depending on your level ofexperience and interest we will explore a wide range of ways to interpret thesebasic techniques to approach an exciting body of work. 

Great for both beginnersand the advanced Ceramist. Come get down and dirty while learning to makefunctional and sculptural ceramic forms! This course explores basic claypotters wheel and hand building techniques, but is also ideal for theintermediate potter who needs guidance and advice from an instructor with yearsof practical experience. No previous ceramics experience necessary—this classis open to all levels. Materials and tools will be provided. Enrollment in thiscourse includes additional access to one monitored Community Shop Accesssession per week.

Visit thesteelyard.org to register for classes and find out more about our registration and enrollment policies.

In the depths of winter, nothing will warm you uplike a dragon! In this class, you will learn how to craft fire and steel intoseveral kinds of dragon heads, as well as the tools to make them. Students willlearn to make a variety of punches and chisels, and how to use them to sculpt avariety of detailed faces and forms.

Visit thesteelyard.org to register for classes and find out more about our registration and enrollment policies.

Need more shop time?
For a small fee, we provide Community Studio Access outside of course hours in the welding, blacksmithing and jewelry departments. This is an affordable way to access tools and equipment as well as the supervision of an experienced studio monitor to finish the project that you began during your course or start a brand new project.

HOW DO I DO THAT?
Step 1: Take a course! Community Studio Access is limited to people who’ve previously taken a welding, blacksmithing or jewelry course at The Steel Yard. Please note: We do not currently offer additional shop-time/ studio access in the ceramics department or woodshop. 

Step 2: Register for Studio Access! You must contact The Steel Yard office to register for Community Studio Access. Registration is a free one-time-only process that must be completed at least three days prior to access. Contact studio@thesteelyard.org or call 401-273-7101 to register today.

Step 3: PAY*: Studio access is $30.00 per 3-hour session! Community studio access is limited to certain days and times. Check out the calendar to see when the next session is offered. 

*Free shop time for 18 & under 
If you are 18 years of age or younger and you have taken a course in welding, blacksmithing, or jewelry at The Steel Yard, you can access the studio free of charge during designated times. Pre-registration is required, check out the calendar to see when the next session is offered. 
 
Need even MORE shop time?
Do you need more time to work on a project, prototype or commission piece? Our Micro-Residency is a great way for you to get 24/7 studio access, for at least one month, or up to a maximum of three months. Learn more here on our website. 

This course will provide students with the fundamental skills of Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding. TIG welding is a precise, clean process that allows the user to work with a greater variety of materials including mild steel, stainless steel, bronze, and aluminum. (We will be working in mild steel, but if students should desire to learn about TIG welding other metals in particular, this can be arranged after a safety consultation.) The first day of class will focus on getting familiar with TIG welding and working with mild steel to understand the nuances of the process. On day two, students will build upon their skills by expanding the materials catalog and introducing metal cutting processes.
 
No previous experience necessary—this is a great opportunity to explore TIG welding for the first time. All materials and tools will be provided; students will leave the workshop with a firm understanding of TIG welding and a small personal project.

Visit thesteelyard.org to register for classes and find out more about our registration and enrollment policies.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with ajewelry course The Steel Yard! In this weekend workshop, you and yoursweetheart(s), platonic or romantic, can spend some creative time togetherlearning a new skill while making a sterling silver rings.

You will focus on learning the basic techniques used in jewelry fabrication:sawing, piercing, filing, texturing, forming, and soldering. These techniqueswill enable you to get a feel for working with metal to create a variety ofshapes and forms.  In this weekendcourse, you will design and fabricate a sterling silver ring and explore bezelsettings. 

This class is open to all levels, and is suitable for beginners. Copper andbrass will be provided for practice, silver will be provided for the finishedring. If students wish to incorporate stones into their design, they will haveto pay an additional fee to cover the cost of these.

Visit thesteelyard.org to register for classes and find out more about our registration and enrollment policies.

This course will provide students with the fundamental skills of Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding. TIG welding is a precise, clean process that allows the user to work with a greater variety of materials including mild steel, stainless steel, bronze, and aluminum. (We will be working in mild steel, but if students should desire to learn about TIG welding other metals in particular, this can be arranged after a safety consultation.) The first day of class will focus on getting familiar with TIG welding and working with mild steel to understand the nuances of the process. On day two, students will build upon their skills by expanding the materials catalog and introducing metal cutting processes.
 
No previous experience necessary—this is a great opportunity to explore TIG welding for the first time. All materials and tools will be provided; students will leave the workshop with a firm understanding of TIG welding and a small personal project.

Visit thesteelyard.org to register for classes and find out more about our registration and enrollment policies.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with ajewelry course The Steel Yard! In this weekend workshop, you and yoursweetheart(s), platonic or romantic, can spend some creative time togetherlearning a new skill while making a sterling silver rings.

You will focus on learning the basic techniques used in jewelry fabrication:sawing, piercing, filing, texturing, forming, and soldering. These techniqueswill enable you to get a feel for working with metal to create a variety ofshapes and forms.  In this weekendcourse, you will design and fabricate a sterling silver ring and explore bezelsettings. 

This class is open to all levels, and is suitable for beginners. Copper andbrass will be provided for practice, silver will be provided for the finishedring. If students wish to incorporate stones into their design, they will haveto pay an additional fee to cover the cost of these.

Visit thesteelyard.org to register for classes and find out more about our registration and enrollment policies.

Need more shop time?
For a small fee, we provide Community Studio Access outside of course hours in the welding, blacksmithing and jewelry departments. This is an affordable way to access tools and equipment as well as the supervision of an experienced studio monitor to finish the project that you began during your course or start a brand new project.

HOW DO I DO THAT?
Step 1: Take a course! Community Studio Access is limited to people who’ve previously taken a welding, blacksmithing or jewelry course at The Steel Yard. Please note: We do not currently offer additional shop-time/ studio access in the ceramics department or woodshop. 

Step 2: Register for Studio Access! You must contact The Steel Yard office to register for Community Studio Access. Registration is a free one-time-only process that must be completed at least three days prior to access. Contact studio@thesteelyard.org or call 401-273-7101 to register today.

Step 3: PAY*: Studio access is $30.00 per 3-hour session! Community studio access is limited to certain days and times. Check out the calendar to see when the next session is offered. 

*Free shop time for 18 & under 
If you are 18 years of age or younger and you have taken a course in welding, blacksmithing, or jewelry at The Steel Yard, you can access the studio free of charge during designated times. Pre-registration is required, check out the calendar to see when the next session is offered. 
 
Need even MORE shop time?
Do you need more time to work on a project, prototype or commission piece? Our Micro-Residency is a great way for you to get 24/7 studio access, for at least one month, or up to a maximum of three months. Learn more here on our website. 

Slip casting is the process of pouring liquid clay(slip) into plaster molds to create repeatable volumes of uniform thickness.This introductory slip casting course will offer students with an interest inclay an opportunity to learn the methods of creating plaster molds to produceunique ceramic pieces for functional applications and sculpture. 

We will beginby coming to understand the types of objects that are cast in our everyday lifeand what type of molds are necessary to produce them. Each object to be castwill be understood from a standpoint of how the mold pieces fit together(parting lines) as well as how the object will release from the mold(undercuts). 

Instructor demonstrations will begin the class each week and willinclude information on the types of objects that can be cast, mixing plasterand making a mold, mixing and pouring slip, drying and cleaning up completedceramic objects, attaching and manipulating cast elements, and general firingand glazing techniques. 

Visit thesteelyard.org to register for classes and find out more about ourregistration and enrollment policies.

Steel is an amazing material on its own, but oncepaired with other materials, the sculptural possibilities are endless! Thiscourse will begin with basic steel working skills as a foundation, then we willexplore ways to incorporate additional materials like paper, fabric, wood, andfound objects. We will practice welding and various cold connections andexperiment with different ways of putting materials together to make expressivesculptures or elements for installations. Students will walk away with anunderstanding of MIG welding, plasma, torch bending and cutting, drill press,finishing, and cold connections such as riveting and tapping. 

Visit thesteelyard.org to register for classes and find out more about ourregistration and enrollment policies.

Move beyond the appreciation of jewelry to creation by learning the fundamentals of jewelry-making techniques, design and fabrication. A range of hand-tool processes will be covered through practical exercises and imaginative concept-based projects. You will acquire a solid set of technical skills, and will also exercise your creative design skills. The non-technical side of the class focuses on idea development and the critical-thinking skills needed to realize a vision. This course will review sawing, filing, soldering, scoring/bending, texturing, forming, linkages, wire construction and more. No prior metal-smithing skills are necessary. Metal will be provided for practice and exercises, but students may need to pay for additional metals needed for their independent work.

Visit thesteelyard.org to register for classes and find out more about our registration and enrollment policies.

Come get down and dirty while learning to make functional and sculptural forms on the potter's wheel! In this course, students will learn how to use the potter's wheel to create cups, bowls, plates, vases, and pouring vessels. Students will practice throwing, trimming, making handles and spouts, and finishing and firing their pieces.

Students will experience clay both as a functional building material and as an expressive medium. Color and texture will be explored through a variety of slips and glazes. The instructor will lead demonstrations to give students more ideas as to what type of clay forms they could like to pursue. Students will also be exposed to the creative thought processes behind intellectual and intuitive decisions in ceramics.

Each week, a new technique will be demonstrated, and a new artist's artwork will be presented to ignite your imagination! No previous ceramics experience necessary—this class is open to all levels. Students will receive a complimentary 25 pound bag of cone 6 clay, but may need to purchase additional clay for their personal projects. All other materials and tools will be provided. Enrollment in this course includes additional access to one monitored Open Studio session per week.

Unfinished student work should be picked up within two weeks of last class.

Visit thesteelyard.org to register for classes and find out more about our registration and enrollment policies.

Thebasics of Wheel and Handbuilding techniques will be taught. Beginners on thewheel will first focus on centering the clay on the wheel head before we moveonto simple forms of cups and bowls. Without a good foundation of a wellcentered ball of clay, frustration may set in. Handbuilding techniques ofpinch, coiling and slab will be taught. And depending on your level ofexperience and interest we will explore a wide range of ways to interpret thesebasic techniques to approach an exciting body of work. 

Great for both beginnersand the advanced Ceramist. Come get down and dirty while learning to makefunctional and sculptural ceramic forms! This course explores basic claypotters wheel and hand building techniques, but is also ideal for theintermediate potter who needs guidance and advice from an instructor with yearsof practical experience. No previous ceramics experience necessary—this classis open to all levels. Materials and tools will be provided. Enrollment in thiscourse includes additional access to one monitored Community Shop Accesssession per week.

Visit thesteelyard.org to register for classes and find out more about our registration and enrollment policies.

In the depths of winter, nothing will warm you uplike a dragon! In this class, you will learn how to craft fire and steel intoseveral kinds of dragon heads, as well as the tools to make them. Students willlearn to make a variety of punches and chisels, and how to use them to sculpt avariety of detailed faces and forms.

Visit thesteelyard.org to register for classes and find out more about our registration and enrollment policies.

Come get down and dirty while learning to make functional and sculptural forms on the potter's wheel! In this course, students will learn how to use the potter's wheel to create cups, bowls, plates, vases, and pouring vessels. Students will practice throwing, trimming, making handles and spouts, and finishing and firing their pieces.

Students will experience clay both as a functional building material and as an expressive medium. Color and texture will be explored through a variety of slips and glazes. The instructor will lead demonstrations to give students more ideas as to what type of clay forms they could like to pursue. Students will also be exposed to the creative thought processes behind intellectual and intuitive decisions in ceramics.

Each week, a new technique will be demonstrated, and a new artist's artwork will be presented to ignite your imagination! No previous ceramics experience necessary—this class is open to all levels. Students will receive a complimentary 25 pound bag of cone 6 clay, but may need to purchase additional clay for their personal projects. All other materials and tools will be provided. Enrollment in this course includes additional access to one monitored Open Studio session per week.

Unfinished student work should be picked up within two weeks of last class.

Visit thesteelyard.org to register for classes and find out more about our registration and enrollment policies.

Need more shop time?
For a small fee, we provide Community Studio Access outside of course hours in the welding, blacksmithing and jewelry departments. This is an affordable way to access tools and equipment as well as the supervision of an experienced studio monitor to finish the project that you began during your course or start a brand new project.

HOW DO I DO THAT?
Step 1: Take a course! Community Studio Access is limited to people who’ve previously taken a welding, blacksmithing or jewelry course at The Steel Yard. Please note: We do not currently offer additional shop-time/ studio access in the ceramics department or woodshop. 

Step 2: Register for Studio Access! You must contact The Steel Yard office to register for Community Studio Access. Registration is a free one-time-only process that must be completed at least three days prior to access. Contact studio@thesteelyard.org or call 401-273-7101 to register today.

Step 3: PAY*: Studio access is $30.00 per 3-hour session! Community studio access is limited to certain days and times. Check out the calendar to see when the next session is offered. 

*Free shop time for 18 & under 
If you are 18 years of age or younger and you have taken a course in welding, blacksmithing, or jewelry at The Steel Yard, you can access the studio free of charge during designated times. Pre-registration is required, check out the calendar to see when the next session is offered. 
 
Need even MORE shop time?
Do you need more time to work on a project, prototype or commission piece? Our Micro-Residency is a great way for you to get 24/7 studio access, for at least one month, or up to a maximum of three months. Learn more here on our website. 

Need more shop time?
For a small fee, we provide Community Studio Access outside of course hours in the welding, blacksmithing and jewelry departments. This is an affordable way to access tools and equipment as well as the supervision of an experienced studio monitor to finish the project that you began during your course or start a brand new project.

HOW DO I DO THAT?
Step 1: Take a course! Community Studio Access is limited to people who’ve previously taken a welding, blacksmithing or jewelry course at The Steel Yard. Please note: We do not currently offer additional shop-time/ studio access in the ceramics department or woodshop. 

Step 2: Register for Studio Access! You must contact The Steel Yard office to register for Community Studio Access. Registration is a free one-time-only process that must be completed at least three days prior to access. Contact studio@thesteelyard.org or call 401-273-7101 to register today.

Step 3: PAY*: Studio access is $30.00 per 3-hour session! Community studio access is limited to certain days and times. Check out the calendar to see when the next session is offered. 

*Free shop time for 18 & under 
If you are 18 years of age or younger and you have taken a course in welding, blacksmithing, or jewelry at The Steel Yard, you can access the studio free of charge during designated times. Pre-registration is required, check out the calendar to see when the next session is offered. 
 
Need even MORE shop time?
Do you need more time to work on a project, prototype or commission piece? Our Micro-Residency is a great way for you to get 24/7 studio access, for at least one month, or up to a maximum of three months. Learn more here on our website. 

Spend a weekend learning the basics of metalworking: ripping through steel with gas torches and fusing it back together with a 10,000° electrical arc! This two-day workshop will introduce students to MIG welding, the oxygen-acetylene torch, various metal saws, and the grinder. By the end of the first day you will be able to heat, cut, join, bend, and polish. On the second day you will have the full day to use your new skills creating a project to take home. No previous experience necessary—this is a great opportunity to explore welding for the first time. Materials and tools will be provided.Visit thesteelyard.org to register for classes and find out more about our registration and enrollment policies.

Spend a weekend learning the basics of metalworking: ripping through steel with gas torches and fusing it back together with a 10,000° electrical arc! This two-day workshop will introduce students to MIG welding, the oxygen-acetylene torch, various metal saws, and the grinder. By the end of the first day you will be able to heat, cut, join, bend, and polish. On the second day you will have the full day to use your new skills creating a project to take home. No previous experience necessary—this is a great opportunity to explore welding for the first time. Materials and tools will be provided.Visit thesteelyard.org to register for classes and find out more about our registration and enrollment policies.

Need more shop time?
For a small fee, we provide Community Studio Access outside of course hours in the welding, blacksmithing and jewelry departments. This is an affordable way to access tools and equipment as well as the supervision of an experienced studio monitor to finish the project that you began during your course or start a brand new project.

HOW DO I DO THAT?
Step 1: Take a course! Community Studio Access is limited to people who’ve previously taken a welding, blacksmithing or jewelry course at The Steel Yard. Please note: We do not currently offer additional shop-time/ studio access in the ceramics department or woodshop. 

Step 2: Register for Studio Access! You must contact The Steel Yard office to register for Community Studio Access. Registration is a free one-time-only process that must be completed at least three days prior to access. Contact studio@thesteelyard.org or call 401-273-7101 to register today.

Step 3: PAY*: Studio access is $30.00 per 3-hour session! Community studio access is limited to certain days and times. Check out the calendar to see when the next session is offered. 

*Free shop time for 18 & under 
If you are 18 years of age or younger and you have taken a course in welding, blacksmithing, or jewelry at The Steel Yard, you can access the studio free of charge during designated times. Pre-registration is required, check out the calendar to see when the next session is offered. 
 
Need even MORE shop time?
Do you need more time to work on a project, prototype or commission piece? Our Micro-Residency is a great way for you to get 24/7 studio access, for at least one month, or up to a maximum of three months. Learn more here on our website.