Exploration in Metalworking Foundations (in person) | Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Exploration in Metalworking Foundations (in person)

Learn the foundations of metalworking and welding by transforming ideas, drawings, and designs into three dimensional metal objects.

Course description

Explore the basics of metal forming and welding by utilizing a project-based approach. Engage in demonstrations of techniques spanning several processes and work toward a final student-driven project. This class utilizes project-based work time to apply instructed techniques and encouragement in exploration and experimentation in metalworking. Aluminum and bronze are not covered in this class. / Facility fee of $58 is included in the course tuition.

Open to students ages 18 and above. Review complete policies, including class cancellation policies, before completing your registration.

Class meeting details

This course meets in person on MCAD's campus. This class meets on Mondays/Wednesdays from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Students do not have access to the 3D Shop outside of class hours.

Prerequisites

Previous drawing experience is helpful, but not required.

Required materials

Supplies required on the first day

  • pen or pencil
  • notebook or sketchbook
  • safety glasses
  • sharpie
  • fire-rated work gloves
  • tape measure

Additional Supplies needed throughout the course

  • steel (mild weldable steel) no stainless, aluminum or bronze in this course
  • drill bits for metal
  • hammer
  • wire cutter, or needle nose pliers
  • grinding disks
  • paint / materials for finishing

Additional supplies will be discussed at the first class meeting. Students should expect to spend approximately $120 on supplies in addition to course tuition.

What to wear
Close-toed shoes are required. Clothes appropriate for messy creativity. Long pants that are 100% cotton or wool. Long hair should be tied back.

Class resources

This class uses Canvas, MCAD’s learning management system and Papercut, MCAD’s printing management system. Please see links for more information.

Class savings

Register on or before May 12 and save $25.
Register for more than one class at a time and receive $25 off each additional class (same-day registrations only).
Additional savings. Are you eligible?

Questions?

Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765.

Register

Title
Non-credit Tuition
$430.00
Not Yet Open for Registration

Registration opens April 28.

  • Date:
    -
  • Time:
    6:00–9:00 pm. CST
  • Day(s) of the week:
    Monday
    Wednesday
  • Ages:
    Open to students ages 18 and above.
  • Term:
    Summer 2025
  • Instructor: Nick Kovatch
  • Location:
    In Person
  • SKU:
    CSFA 9336 01 SU25

Prerequisites:

Previous drawing experience helpful, but not required.