Salty Sitkan: Metal Art Class

OVERVIEW

Create your own Alaska themed piece of spectacular metal art in a hands-on art class at the Salty Sitkan workshop. Choose from a salmon, halibut, humpback whale, Orca, Bald Eagle, Octopus and more! The fun will begin with the instructor demonstrating how to use the computer-controlled plasma cutter to precisely cut through metal – with sparks flying – so that the finished product looks just like the pre-programed wildlife design. Then, it will be your turn to get creative. Take advantage of a fully outfitted workshop as you will learn from your instructor how to use a die grinder to smooth and texture the raw steel, give 3D life to your creature with a tear drop mallet and then get out your torch and play with fire! Draw out deep hues of bronze, purple and blue and make your unique Alaskan souvenir sparkle! By the end of the class, you will have created a beautiful piece of metal art to hang on our wall as a conversation starter for all your Alaskan tales!

HIGHLIGHTS

• Watch a computer-controlled plasma cutter create a basic metal fish as a starting point.
• Learn to grind, shine and hammer the raw metal into a beautiful Alaskan themed piece of metal art.
• Paint by torch - color your art with fire!
• Take your finished fish sculpture home as a souvenir or have it shipped by The Salty Sitkan for an additional shipping charge.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.