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Custom Design Metal Arts Studio: Specializing in Metalsmithing and Jewelry Instruction. Florida. Bill Roberts, Owner and Operator of Custom Design Metal Arts, with over 20 years, full time, experience in decorative metalwork offers: One on One Classes and Workshops. The Shop offers one day, three day and weekly classes, intensive workshops and demonstrations as well as private tutoring. All levels welcome. Open year round. Bill is available to teach workshops and classes at others Schools in the United States and abroad. For Scheduling & Info... please contact: Bill Roberts, Ornamental Metalsmith Custom Design Metal Arts 3740 NE 40th PL # D Ocala, Florida 34479 Phone (352) 351-5512 Website:
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------------------------------------------------ BEGINNING BLACKSMITHING WORKSHOP: No Experience necessary. Just the desire to learn. This class will teach the basics of blacksmithing. Including... drawing out, upsetting, twisting, bending, fullering, punching, and cutting. It will also cover forging dynamics, safety and three H's. At the end of this class you will have an understanding and ability to use these basics. And will have accomplished this by completing three projects. You will make a key fob with leaf, a letter opener and a J hook. Completing these three projects are the goal.... it's possible to complete more projects depending on the individual. Date: October 21, 2006. Times: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (with a break for lunch) Location: 3740 NE 40th PL # D. Ocala, Florida 34479 Cost: $150.00
------------------------------------------------- INTERMEDIATE BLACKSMITHING WORKSHOP: Requires knowledge of the basics, and some forging experience. This class takes the basic knowledge and experience to the next level. The goal is to make either a fireplace set, a candelabra or a similar project. Using all the basic forging techniques in the beginning class.
------------------------------------------------- ADVANCED BLACKSMITHING WORKSHOP: Requires the completion of an intermediate class and at least a year forging experience. And an approved design for the class project that can be completed in a week. This class is structured towards the individuals needs and goals.
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From design inspiration to finished artwork:
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------------------------------------------------- JEWELRY CLASSES & WORKSHOPS: Other Classes:
-- In Forged, Fabricated and Cast Jewelry,
-- Lost Wax Casting,
-- Wax Design and Carving,
-- Mold Making, among others.
------------------------------------------------- "The only thing that I enjoy as much as using these processes....is teaching them to others." Bill Roberts.