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• Oxy-Acetylene Found Object Sculpture (TUE EVE)

  • Start
    Tue, January 13, 2026
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  • End
    Tue, March 03, 2026
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  • Schedule
    8 sessions
  • Location
    3749 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN
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  This beginning class will focus on applying oxy-acetylene welding techniques to the fabrication of a sculptural project. Oxy-fuel cutting, welding and brazing processes will be covered. Learn the limitations and benefits of these processes through the design and fabrication of your own work of art. Discover scrap metal! Methods for identifying metals, surface preparation for scrap welding, along with aesthetic and protective surface treatments for finishing pieces will be covered. Additionally, we will touch on the history of art welding so that students develop an understanding of the art form’s past as well as the tools to inspire its future. 

  $435 ($360 tuition + $75 materials)  | 8 weeks 
  Open to ages 18 and up, or 17 with a parent/guardian in attendance.

  Instructor: Carly Marie Odegard 

  
  

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• Oxy-Acetylene 2: Advanced Welding and Brazing with Steel

  • Start
    Wed, January 14, 2026
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  • End
    Wed, March 04, 2026
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  • Schedule
    8 sessions
  • Location
    3749 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN
  • Spaces left
    2

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  Take your oxy-acetylene skills to the next level! In this class, you'll learn more complex welding and brazing techniques by focusing on welding/brazing different thicknesses and shapes of metals together including sheet, plate, hollow tube, and solid rod. You’ll practice preparing the different thicknesses and shapes of metal using grinding, cutting, and other techniques. Once you elevate your skill level, you’ll be ready to create your own masterpiece. The first half of class is dedicated to learning and practicing skills and the second half to creating your own sculpture incorporating one or more of the skills you’ve learned. There will be a lecture/demonstration on finishing techniques appropriate for completing your project.

  The focus of this class will be on steel. Incorporating other metals may be possible in some circumstances. CAFAC will supply material for the initial skill building lessons and students will supply their own material for their independent work sessions.

  Pre-requisite: Oxy-Acetylene Found Object Sculpture or equivalent experience.
  

  $435 ($360 tuition + $75 materials)  | 8 weeks 
  Open to ages 18 and up, or 17 with a parent/guardian in attendance.

  Instructor: Becca Cerra 

  
  

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• Oxy-Acetylene Found Object Sculpture (SAT MORN)

  • Start
    Sat, January 17, 2026
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  • End
    Sat, March 07, 2026
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  • Schedule
    8 sessions
  • Location
    3749 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN
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  This beginning class will focus on applying oxy-acetylene welding techniques to the fabrication of a sculptural project. Oxy-fuel cutting, welding and brazing processes will be covered. Learn the limitations and benefits of these processes through the design and fabrication of your own work of art. Discover scrap metal! Methods for identifying metals, surface preparation for scrap welding, along with aesthetic and protective surface treatments for finishing pieces will be covered. Additionally, we will touch on the history of art welding so that students develop an understanding of the art form’s past as well as the tools to inspire its future. 

  $435 ($360 tuition + $75 materials)  | 8 weeks 
  Open to ages 18 and up, or 17 with a parent/guardian in attendance.

  Instructor: Dug Misterek

  
  

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• Unfinished Business

  • When
    Fri, February 06, 2026
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    11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    3749 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Join us for a one-day workshop that's all about taking your metal artwork across the finish line.

  In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to safely and confidently use angle grinders, die grinders, dremels, and other finishing tools to refine surfaces and remove casting or weld marks. We’ll also dive into needle scalers and sandblasters for texturing and cleanup, giving you a full toolkit for professional-quality finishes. A comprehensive patina demo will introduce you to color, oxidation, and sealing options so your work looks intentional and gallery-ready. This class is perfect for past casting students who have unfinished pieces waiting for attention, as well as artists who want to add hardware or make minor adjustments so their work functions smoothly. Bring your “almost done” projects and leave with completed, exhibition-ready metal sculpture.

  $90 ($75 tuition + $15 materials)
  Open to ages 18 and up.

  Instructor: Brighton McCormick

  
  

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