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!

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

Lead by: Lyssa Troemel (she/her)

Lyssa Troemel is a multi-disciplinary artist, puppeteer, and metal worker currently based out of Winston-Salem, NC. She holds an MFA in Animatronics from UNCSA and was a participant in the international Next Gen Showcase program. Prior to moving to Winston-Salem, she ran the Maker Lab at the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, IN, served on the board of Puppeteers of America and was also a Resident Artist at Three Rivers Music Theatre where she designed and built many props. She was also the puppet designer and builder for the award-winning shadow puppet music video for the band Silbo Gomero for their song “Whale Fall”. Currently, she is an instructor and artist in many disciplines at Mixxer Community Makerspace.

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.

Workshops must meet a minimum number of registrations. Mixxer may cancel workshop 48 hours prior to start time, if minimum is not met. Should you need to cancel your registration, 48 hours notice is required to request a cancellation, refund or credit to future workshop date.