Casual students

Class fees:

2 day weekend $140
1 day weekend $70

To register, see the Casual Students page for information.

Class times

All weekend classes run from 10am - 5pm.

Classes begin the end of Week 1 and finish the end of Week 8 of term.

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Forge your own Knife - priority to students with a 3D major

Date: July 24-25

Tutor: Dennis Berdinner

Studio: Hot Arts

Maximum number of students: 6

Description:
Ever wanted to make your own knife? Learn how to transform a design and a piece of spring steel into a functional knife for use in the kitchen. If you prefer to make a chisel for wood or stone carving then this is a possibility as well.

Content:
* Design your own knife - simple forms recommended to ensure completion within limited time frame
* Heating, beating, normalising, forming, surface finishing, hardening, tempering
* Handle making and attaching
* Finishing

Objectives:
* Develop safe and effective techniques for working hot metal
* Gain confidence using hand tools and heat
* Learn how to make your own tools

Outcomes:
* One functional knife
* Knowledge of basic metal working techniques
* Best safety practice

Required materials

10 mm coil spring - try a car wreckers
work clothes - boots, protective clothing / overalls, gloves - tlc provides ear and eye protective equipment

Cost to student:
$20 payable to materials shop for gas and other supplies

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Registration form: Weekend Term 3 2010