2/11 (mon) Introductions. Slide Presentation #1: Course Overview, 8” Vessel Project.
2/13 (wed) Demonstration: Wax (HO#1) for Patina Plates Project. Safety Quiz #1: Wax.
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2/18 (mon) <<< Holiday---President’s Day >>>
2/20 (wed) Demonstration: Basic Mold-Making (HO #2,3) for 8”Vessel Project.
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2/25 (mon) Lab hours.
2/27 (wed) Lab hours.
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3/3 (mon) Wax Critique: 8” Vessel. Demo: Gating and Shell Dipping (HO#4,5,6).
3/5 (wed) Begin gating and dipping wax patterns---must have 2-3 dry coats by Wed 3/12!
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3/10 (mon) Continue gating and dipping wax patterns---must have 2-3 dry coats by Wed 3/12!
3/12 (wed) INVEST #1: 8”Vessel. Demonstration: Wax Pattern Investing (HO#6).
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3/17 (mon) POUR #1. Demonstrations: Bronze Pouring and Divesting (HO#6).
3/19 (wed) Demonstration: Power Tools. (HO#7).
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3/24 (mon) <<< Spring Break >>>
3/26 (wed) <<< Spring Break >>>
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3/31 (mon) Demonstration: Welding (HO#8) and Mounting and Patinas. (HO#9).
4/2 (wed) Lab hours.
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4/7 (mon) Lab hours. Finish up 8” Vessel project!
4/9 (wed) Slide Presentation. Safety Quiz #2. Midterm: 8”Vessels. Final Sketches Due.
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4/14 (mon) Lab hours.
4/16 (wed) Lab hours. Field Trip? Monterey Bay Sculpture Center?
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4/21 (mon) Lab hours.
4/23 (wed) Begin gating and dipping wax patterns---must have 2-3 dry coats by Wed 4/30!
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4/28 (mon) Continue gating and dipping wax patterns---must have 2-3 dry coats by Wed 4/30!
4/30 (wed) INVEST #2: Advanced Students: Culmination of Principles Final Project.
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5/5 (mon) POUR #2. Gating and dipping wax of patterns---must have 2-3 dry coats by Wed 5/7!
5/7 (wed) INVEST #3: Beginning Students: Culmination of Principles Final Project.
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5/12 (mon) POUR #3.
5/14 (wed) Lab hours.
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5/19 (mon) Bring ALL bronze pcs. to record WEIGHT! Pay Lab Fees! Notebook Check!
5/21 (wed) Last full day to work in class! Reminder to pay any Lab fees! Bank closes at 3:30pm.
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5/26 (mon) <<< Holiday---Memorial Day >>>
5/28 (wed) Lab hours: 2:30-3:30. CLEAN UP the foundry, 3:30-5:45
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6/2 (mon) <<< No Class >>>
6/4 (wed) Final Critique, 1-4pm. ► Bring: Final Projects, & food to share! |