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BLCK 123 - FABRICATION
TECHNIQUES: WELDED FORMS

Students will be introduced to the safe use of the
MIG welder, oxygen and acetylene gases, and the
plasma cutter. Exercises include samples using each
process, accurate layout, and sculptural inflation.

BLCK 125 - DESIGN FOR FABRICATION
AND BLACKSMITHING

Provides students with a basic understanding of the
design and visual communication skills required to
develop and present concepts that may be realized in
wrought iron. The course will offer an introduction to
essential drawing skills in black and white media and
an overview of core design principles — with context
via relevant metal craft history. Students will be
aided in developing their basic rendering techniques
and concept design skills in product development
and presentation. The course also covers practical
aspects such as the reading and drawing of scale
plans, structural considerations, and building code
conventions. Students will gain the ability to blend
functionality with aesthetics and articulate their
creative visions on paper as an adjunct to working

in wrought metal.

Prerequisites: BLCK 121.

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BLCK 127 - FORCE, STANCE, DIRECTION:
PRIMARY HAMMER SKILLS

In BLCK 127: Force, Stance, Direction: Primary
Hammer Skills, students will develop the ability

to manipulate hot steel with hammer and anvil.
Following instructor demonstrations and discussion,
students will practice a variety of basic smithing
techniques. Emphasis is on hammer control, proper
and safe tool use and how to apply the knowledge
gained to complete simple projects safely and
effectively.

BLCK 129 - ADVANCED TECHNIQUES:
CONCEPTUALIZE AND CREATE

This component introduces students to a broader

range of blacksmithing skills and techniques. Built on

a strong foundation of Blacksmithing fundamentals,
students’ ability to conceptualize and create
advanced forms will be increased through tool
making and creative problem solving. Students will
make a hammer and punches. Skills include power
hammer techniques and tooling.

BLCK 131 - PRODUCTION PROCESSES
Students will design, proof and execute a short

production run of ornamental metal art. Skills include

making and using custom jigs and tooling.

BLACKSMITHING STUDIO
selkirk.ca/blacksmithing

Contact

KOOTENAY STUDIO ARTS
Phone: 1.888.953.1133 Ext. 21324
Direct: 250.365.1324

Email: ksaadmissions@selkirk.ca

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