April Workshops

There are some fun workshops coming up at the TechShop. We are prepping a lot of classes that will be fun for cosplayers- fabric applique with the laser cutter, superhero acrylic belt buckle on the laser, making Steampunk goggles, revolver gun and more. Watch here for the dates.

April schedule

Here are the classes I am teaching this month at the Menlo Park Tech Shop www.techshop.ws/take_classes.h…
You do not need to be a Tech Shop member to take classes.
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Intro to Silicone Mold Making and Resin Casting
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two classes scheduled
Class Date: Thursday, Apr 11, 2013, Start Time: 6:00 PM sign up: www.techshop.ws/class_signup.h…
Class Date: Sunday, Apr 28, 2013, Start Time:5:30 PM sign up: www.techshop.ws/class_signup.h…

In this workshop, the first of our Molding and Casting Workshops Series, you will learn professional techniques to make a platinum silicone mold and a custom colored resin cast. During these three hours, you will:
- Build an adjustable mold wall to fit your original model

- Learn how to secure and protect your original model

- Learn about the different types of silicone available and how to choose the best silicone for your mold

- Make a mold in platinum silicone rubber

- Learn about adding pigments and fillers to resin

- How to prevent imperfections in your cast

- Make a cast in a silicone mold with liquid plastic resin

You will take home a sample of reusable modeling clay, a platinum silicone mold, and a colored resin cast.

TechShop Location: TechShop Menlo Park
Room / Area: Main Workshop
Instructor: Alyssa Ravenwood

Class Length: 3 Hours

Price: $30.00
Lab Fee: $60.00
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Personalized Leather Bracelets
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Sat Apr 20 2:00pm – 5:00pm sign up: www.techshop.ws/class_signup.h…

Make a one-of-a-kind bracelet for you or your favorite person. Etch your favorite quote, mark a special date, or spell out your affection for all to see. You can write whatever you wish on the three leather bracelets you will be making during class. Create professional quality jewelry finished with eyelets, chain and clasp.

In class you will learn:

· How to create a design in Corel DRAW

· How to use the laser to etch and cut out leather

· How to paint leather using artist inks

· How to add jewelry findings to your bracelet for a quality finished look

· How to seal and protect the leather to keep it looking beautiful for years

Instructor Alyssa Ravenwood is an award winning leather sculptor. Her business, Ravenwood Masks, sells leather masks all over the world. She has been an instructor at The Getty Villa Museum, Bradley University, Ink People Center for the Arts, and The Brewery Artists Colony.

TechShop Location: TechShop Menlo Park
Room / Area: Main Workshop
Instructor: Alyssa Ravenwood

Class Date: Saturday, Apr 20, 2013
Start Time: 2:00 PM
Class Length: 3 Hours

Price: $75.00
Lab Fee: None