Make a Metal Rose

Area Featured: Metal Shop

Minimum Age: 16 years old

Come create your very own metal rose that will never wilt! During this class, you'll take pre-cut metal pieces and turn them into a rose by bending, shaping, and welding the pieces into your own perfect rose! This class combines a variety of metal working techniques from welding your leaves to the stem to forging your petals to create the perfect natural look. By the end of the class, you'll leave with your very own unique metal rose!

Note: Please wear a shirt that is of natural fibers, jeans, and shoes that completely cover feet. Safety gear will be supplied.

Lead by: Neil Underwood (he/him)

Neil Underwood is a long time member of the local maker community having started the first Hackerspace in Winston Salem back in 2011. He is also one of the North American administrators for the RepRap 3d printing research organization, and has a certificate in electrical engineering. These days Neil is a Graduate of Northern Lights Santa Academy and member of the Fraternal order of Real Beard Santas.

This meet up is for makers 16 years old and older. All makers ages 16 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult.  Please email workshops@wsmixxer.org for any questions.