During this 90 minute class artists Lu Antram & Michael Douglas Too will introduce you to common discarded materials in the metal family that are suitable for a variety of creative and functional projects. In this class we will cover…
-Extractive metallurgy process include extraction, smelting, refining, forming and fabrication
-Commonly found secondhand metals, their properties, how to identify them and pros and cons of each for various different uses
-Deep dive into aluminum and what makes it one of the most versatile secondhand metals
-Common features to be aware of to help you determine whether a metal is worth taking
-Tips and guidance on metal scavenging in Porto
Instructors: Lu Antram & Michael Douglas Too
Date/Time: 11 June, 18h00-19h30
Class Language: English
Number of Spots: 15
Workshop Location: Rua do Bonfim 218, 4300-066, Porto, Portugal
*This is an introductory level class. It’s designed for folks that have very little prior knowledge of different types of metals. That being said it will include more specialized information on working with aluminum.
**If you registered for this workshop and are unable to attend, please let us know in advance so we can make your space available to someone else. Thank you!