Austin Metal Arts Meetup!!!
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Date: 2008-05-08, 8:54PM CDT
The Austin Metal Arts Meetup
Meet other local metal sculpture artists! Discuss the various methods and techniques of sculpting metal and alloys. Anyone can join! Bring your art work! If you have #9 goggles bring them. DO NOT come to the meetup dressed inappropriately. That means no shorts, no sandals, no smoking. That means wear a long sleeve jean shirt , pants and boots. Explore different tools! Learn the plasma cutting method of cutting steel. Explore using a mig welder! Use oxy-acetylene! Cut metal with electric shears! Use a bandsaw! Grind metal to make a lustrous sheen! Clay will be bringing his TIG welder this Tuesday.Come early if you want to.Times to meet are Tuesday May 13th at 7 pm at 2511 East 6th St near Pedernales. I will put our red and white sign out in front of the building that says "The Meetup" for those coming for the first time.There is also an old ambulance there that never moves. East Side Art Metal Studio seeks welders and metal artists (6th and Pedernales)Classes offered for those interested. We have many great teachers. Drinks and food provided. Bring $5 for donation please.
Saturday Metal Arts Meetup - Let's Make Stuff!
Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 2:00PM
COME JOIN US!
This meetup starts with some socializing with the group and new people introductions. It's common to see people showing off their metal art work so bring any if you would like to. There are demonstrations of various machines or tools usually, so if you have welding clothes and a dark hood please bring them if you plan to participate. Demonstrations consist of MIG welding, oxy/fuel welding and cutting, plasma cutting, electric bandsaw cutting, forging steel rods and objects, and other hand tool demos like grinding and piercing metal materials for art fabrication.
A FEW DETAILS ABOUT THE EAST SIDE METAL ART STUDIO:
400 SQ Foot warehouse type Work Space and large outdoor area with bathroom and sink with hot water
Air conditioned for battling summertime heat while you work
Lincoln SP-200 MIG Welder - INDUSTRIAL QUALITY WELDER!
Miller 180 AMP Welder - yes we have two high quality welders!
27 Amp Thermal Dynamics Plasma Cutter can cut through 3/8" metal
Oxygen / Acetylene Welding torch with Cutting attachments
Bench Grinder on a heavy duty workbench
Two Angle Grinders
8 Gallon Air compressor for air tools and plasma cutter
5" Heavy Duty Bench vise to hold projects, and a smaller bench vise
4X5" Metal Cutting Band Saw for cutting metal pipes and stock metal
Dunk tank for cooling off hot metal after cutting and welding
Two cutting / welding tables (and we are building more)
We serve snacks and drink so come hungry! (Thanks to Sharon for this)
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DONATIONS:
Donations for the meetup are encouraged and appreciated. If you have a soda and some food, please give sharon a donation to help out as she pays for this out of her own pocket. Even if you can only pay a dollar or two if everyone does it this really makes a difference! Thanks Sharon! :D
WE HAVE STUDIO SPACE FOR RENT!:
If you are interested in studio space we are currently looking for two more welders to share the art space with on a monthly basis. If you are interested please talk to Chase for the details. Give Chase a call at 850-368-4757 (cell)
East Side Metal Art Studio
2511 East 6th St.
Austin, TX 78704
See the full event details at http://metalart.meetup.com/23/calendar/7879161/.
Check out what members are saying about The Austin Metal Arts Meetup:
"To share your skills and thoughts about projects with others." - Chase
"Are you an artist without enough space? Live in an apartment? Looking to gain new skills so you can expand your artistic abilities? You have come to the right place!
So far we have the following tools to offer newcomers who would like to use the space for their art projects:
400 SQ Foot warehouse type Work Space with bathroom and sink with hot water
Air conditioned for battling summertime heat while you work
Lincoln SP-200 MIG Welder - INDUSTRIAL QUALITY WELDER!
Miller 180 AMP MIG Welder - yes we have two high quality welders!
27 Amp Thermal Dynamics Plasma Cutter can cut through 3/8" metal
Oxygen / Acetylene Welding torch with Cutting attachments
Bench Grinder on a heavy duty workbench
Two Angle Grinders
8 Gallon Air compressor for air tools and plasma cutter
4X5 Heavy Duty Bench vise to hold projects, and a smaller bench vise
4X5" Metal Cutti Band Saw cutting metal pipes and stock metal
Dunk tank cooling off hot metal after cutting. Electric shears" - Sharon Blackwell
"It's a great opportunity to meet other talented artist and share ideas." - Nicole (stargazer)
"Improve your possibilities/artwork." - James
"People with creative ideas who would like to meet others to share ideas with should join this meetup. People that have ideas, but aren't sure which technique to use to get the results they want would benefit." - Bruce Wilson
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