INSTRUCTOR: Julia Hill
SUMMARY: This five hour course covers advanced techniques for
preparing and joining stock metal with MIG (Metal Inert Gas) welding
for projects.
PREREQUISITE: Intro to MIG Welding
DESCRIPTION: Students will get hands on experience using an angle
grinder for steel prep, metal bandsaw for cutting metal stock, a MIG
welder to create a welded cube and finishing. In addition students
will learn proper safety and methods for tool setup, use, and
breakdown.
CONCEPTS AND TOOLS COVERED IN THIS COURSE:
Stock Steel Prep
Project Preparation Incudling Preparing, Measuring and Cutting Stock
Metal
Proper Use of the Metal Bandsaw
Adjustable Metal Clamps and Magnets
Angle Grinding
Pressurized Air Cylinder Safety and Use
MIG Setup, Safety and Use
Auto Darkening Face Masks and Welding Safety
Advanced Finishing
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
_Julia Hill was born in New Orleans, LA in 1983. She studied sculpture
and printmaking at Tulane University and received her Bachelor of Fine
Arts in 2005. Julia’s work incorporates many different genres,
including performance, installation, puppetry, metal fabrication,
carpentry, ceramics, drawing, and painting. Her large-scale puppets
have been performed at The High Museum, The World of Coca-Cola, The
Atlanta Zoo, The Hambidge Center, The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage
Festival, and numerous regional parades and festivals. In addition to
her studio pursuits, Julia Hill works as an art and technical
director, designing and constructing physical components for other
artists and productions. She enjoys collaboration, has a passion for
facilitating artistic visions, and enjoys repurposing materials and
exploring creativity with humans of all ages. Julia Hill lives in
Atlanta, GA._
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q: What is the dress code?
A: Closed toed shoes, as well as long cotton pants and shirts are a
must. Please wear leather or canvas shoes, not synthetic sneakers. For
your own safety, no syntehtic fabrics please. Gloves, jackets,
earplugs and eye protection will be provided.
Q: When do ticket sales end?
A: Ticket sales end two days before the event begins.
Q: How many people can sign up?
A: Each class has a maximum of 6 people.
Q: Is there an age requirement?
A: Students must be above the age of 11, Students under 18 will either
need to be accompanied by a parent or gaurdian or will require
additional permission paperwork.
Q: Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
A: If you have any questions or concerns, email US at
education@masscollective.org
Q: Is my registration/ticket transferrable?
A: Yes, please notify us before ticket sales end about any transfer of
purchase.
Q: What is the refund policy?
A: We will refund any ticket requested for any reason up to a week
before the course runs, after that point we can only give credit to a
future course. No call, No show abscences cannot be refunded or
transferred. If the class cannot run as scheduled, for whatever
reason, purchaser will have the option of a full refund or credit
towards the makeup course.
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