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Class canceled by Peter, Henry and Jess on 7/18. Registrant notified and a refund was issued.

Tammie

Cut shapes out of flat sheet steel. Make an idea into hard reality. 

Participants will use a plasma cutter to create a design in 16 gauge steel (roughly 3/32nds). Each student will have a 2 foot square sheet of steel (and a practice piece). Bring a design. Detail should be at a level you can draw with a sharpie or soapstone and trace with a somewhat awkward implement while wearing gloves. 

Plasma cutting uses a highly focused electric arc and compressed air to cut steel. Wiki (paraphrased) describes the process thusly: Plasma cutting involves creating an electrical channel of super-heated, electrically ionized gas i.e. plasma, through the work piece forming a completed electric circuit. Compressed gas is blown through a focused nozzle at high speed.  The electrical arc ionizes some of the gas, thereby creating an electrically conductive channel of plasma. As electricity from the cutter torch travels down this plasma it delivers sufficient heat to melt through the work piece. The compressed gas blows the hot molten metal away, thereby cutting through the work piece.  

There is a $25 materials fee for steel and consumables included in the class fee.

Small class size (3) creates a learning atmosphere with direct mentoring.  Work space is limited on the plasma table. Students will take turns using the plasma cutters.

The class begins with a safety briefing.

Safety and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) will be provided by BARN.

Details:

Age Level: Youth Class, Ages *12-17.

• *12 to 14 must be accompanied by an adult
• Please complete and return this fill-able PDF minor permission form. 
• Tuition assistance is available. Click here to apply.  
• BARN reserves the right to cancel this class in the case of low enrollment and will notify families of this decision one week prior to the start of the class.  A full refund will be given.
  
• If you sign up for the full week of classes offered in the Metal Fabrication studios (July 22 through July 26) you will receive a 20% discount. To register for all five classes please call (206) 842-4475 at extension 216 or 220 OR email info@bainbridgebarn.org to request registration for all five classes and the discount will be applied appropriately. 

• Remember to bring the signed permission slip to the first day of class. 

• Students must wear natural fiber clothing, long pants, closed toe shoes, no stretch fabrics, long hair tied back.

• If you have any questions, email info@bainbridgebarn.org