Does the thought of raising a succulent in the desert make you a little nervous? (Maybe you’ve tried but woke up one day to a mushy yellow mess?) Don’t have a green thumb? Neither do we. (We’ve killed our fair share of beautiful little “desert” plants.) Have no fear, our mixed media class is here! You will not only weld a plant but make a variety of succulents from various materials in a planter that is sure to draw a lot of attention.
Due to drying times for concrete, paint, paper mâché, air dried clay, etc. this class is broken into 3 separate days. (No worries: you only register once. 🙂 Note: projects may not be dry on the last day of class; you may need to arrange for pick-up at a later date.
Approximate Itinerary
Day 1: (November 15)
- Pour concrete planter mold
- Create 2+ succulents from air dry clay
- Begin bead-type succulent(s)
- Weld centerpiece succulent
Day 2: (November 22)
- Paint concrete planter
- Paint air dry succulents
- Create 2+ paper mâché succulents
- Complete bead-type succulent(s)
Day 3: (November 29)
- Texture concrete planter
- Paint paper mâché succulents
- Glue succulents in place
- Pour UV-resistant resin in sections
DETAILS
- ALL classes begin with safety! Learn about welding safety, plasma cutting and, in this case, GMAW (MIG) welding. We provide both demonstrations and time for practice.
- So that everyone can get individual instruction and attention, class is limited to 12 people.
- This class is co-ed.
- Ages: this class was created for adults and mature children. Children under the age of 12 should register with an adult. (For exceptions, please contact us.)
- All safety gear is provided including safety glasses, welding jackets, gloves, welding helmets and hearing protection in order to keep you safe. (We also provide non-latex gloves for concrete, etc.)
- FYI: if you already have your own safety glasses that fit you perfectly, you are welcome to bring them. Otherwise, we provide standard ANSI-approved safety glasses.
- Furthermore, WHAT TO WEAR: jeans, cotton t-shirt and closed-toe shoes (boots preferred; tennis shoes are OK; no sandals); please ensure ankles and feet are covered co capris). T-shirts/tank tops are fine as you will wear a welding jacket on top to protect your skin. [You might get a little dirty.]
- Water, tea, coffee and snacks are provided.
additional details
In order to thank those who protect us, we offer a 1st responder/military discount. Please call, e-mail or message us on Facebook, Messenger or Instagram if you qualify and wish to receive this discount code.