This workshop is specifically for women, those who identify as women, and is (you guessed it) taught by a woman!

In this intensive workshop, participants will observe and practice several fundamental techniques used in metal fabrication. Time will be split between demonstration and assisted hands-on practice. The instructor will demonstrate the safe and proper use of a variety of equipment, then students will choose metal scrap material to create a sculpture of their own design. Techniques covered include heating, bending, and cutting using an oxy-acetylene torch, cutting using a plasma cutter, and MIG welding.

This one-day, six-hour workshop is available for beginners with no prior experience, but is also useful for people with some prior experience as well.

Students must wear closed-toed shoes, have hair tied, a hat or bandana (recommended), and long pants. Wear natural-fibered clothing like cotton, hemp, linen, wool, etc.- synthetic fabrics have a tendency to melt and catch fire.

Skill Level: Beginner (No experience required)
Minimum Age: 13+
Six Students Max
Workshop Fee: $130
Materials Fee: $30
Instruction Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Lunch: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Open Studio Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Upcoming Dates:
Monday, August 31st, 2026
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Saturday, April 17th, 2027

Bring your own lunch and water bottle!

Instructor Bio: Rebecca A. Flis is interested in a wide range of artistic processes, but her specialty is metal casting. While trained in traditional techniques of casting, she has directed her exploration toward using non-traditional materials. This direction has led to more investigation into the sensory interaction of material and the relationship between texture and form in her work. Her academic credentials are a BFA with minors in Art Education and Art History from Alfred University [2014] and an MFA in sculpture from the University at Albany (SUNY) [2018]. Her work has been featured in many shows including Strange World, a solo show, at the Widlund Gallery in North Creek, NY, and Passing Time, a three-person show, at the Saratoga Arts Gallery in Saratoga, NY, as well as numerous group shows. Rebecca has led workshops on dung molding, a form of natural mold-making used in some ancient casting processes, in New York, Alabama, and even Latvia. In the wake of the COVID-19 quarantine, Rebecca has been spending her time rediscovering her love for 2D media

There is a 25% cancellation fee for all workshops and classes if requested with two or more weeks’ prior notice. Deposits and payments are nonrefundable within two weeks of the scheduled start date. At your request, we can give you full credit towards a future class or workshop instead of a cash refund.