Today's Tinsmithing

$870.00

Full

Metalwork

Brasstown

Week (Sunday-Saturday)

Ages

Oct

Sun

Oct

Sat

04:00

09:00

Schedule Type Title: Every Day of the Week

Schedule Description: Daily

Sessions: 7

Session Hours: 7.00

Program Area: Metalwork

Instructor: James Kuchinick & Michael Houser

Studio/Location: Jewelry Studio

Student Materials: Please bring the following: -1 or 2 terrycloth old hand towels -A magnifying device, such as an OptiVISOR or reading glasses, may be helpful for detail work. OptiVISORs are also available in the studio, if needed. -Safety glasses. (If you wear glasses, try 3M Eyeglass Protectors, #47030, that fit comfortably over glasses -- available at building-supply stores.) Safety glasses are also available in the studio, if needed. -It is recommended to use a particle dust mask (3M #8233 or rated equivalent) when using a polisher and grinder in the Jewelry studio. The mask can be purchased from Rio Grande, item #201-654 (1-800-545-6566 or www.riogrande.com). You may also find them at your local hardware store. -Ear plugs are available in the craft shop for a small fee should you need them. -Black, fine-point Sharpie pen -Notebook and pen -Something to tie your hair back with, if applicable -Apron or old clothes, recommended -Non-flammable clothing and close-toed shoes, recommended NOTE: The fluctuating cost of metals used in this class may result in changes to the estimated materials fees at the time the class is run.

School Fee & Materials: MATERIALS - Cardboard boxes -- 4 or 5 for tin snippets, too sharp to go in trash bags. - Good supply of extra Band-aids

Instructor Materials: All materials needed (tinplate, solder, etc.), along with required tools not in the studio's supply

Equipment Needs: Jewelry/Metals Studio - Tin tools in studio

Skill Level: All Levels

Total Materials Fees: $75-$125

Jewelry Studio
1 FOLK SCHOOL RD
BRASSTOWN, NC 28902-8008

Description

Use tools and methods of 19th-century tinsmiths to create functional and decorative items from tin. Focus on a traditional pierced-tin lantern and, as time allows, explore other projects and possibilities. Learn how to create a pattern, lay it out, and transfer the pattern to tin. All tools and materials are provided; all skill levels welcome. $

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Use tools and methods of 19th-century tinsmiths to create functional and decorative items from tin. Focus on a traditional pierced-tin lantern and, as time allows, explore other projects and possibilities. Learn how to create a pattern, lay it out, and transfer the pattern to tin. All tools and materials are provided; all skill levels welcome. $

$75-$125

Michael Houser is a full-time metalworker who began tinsmithing at the Genesee Country Village Museum in Mumford, New York, in 1977. He later studied tinsmithing at Historic Eastfield Village in East Nassau, New York. Michael's current focus is on creating original objects in tin, galvanized metal, copper, and brass sheet metals. However, he still makes many traditional-style, pierced tin lanterns with unique custom designs. He is also an accomplished blacksmith.

James Kuchinick worked for three seasons in the tinshop at the Genesee Country Village Museum in Mumford, New York, the largest living history museum in New York State. He also participated in the advanced tinsmithing session at Historic Eastfield Village in East Nassau, New York. Jim has assisted in Folk School tinsmithing classes since 2017.

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