Camp MetalHead

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

Camp Metalhead is a tuition-free two week intensive introduction to creative metal fabrication. Participants learn about the history and profession of metalworking in Providence and beyond.

Each morning offers participants a unique behind-the-scenes experience at a local manufacturing business or artist’s studio. The rest of the time is spent in the Steel Yard studio learning how to weld! Camp Metalhead covers the basics of shop safety as well as various metal fabrication techniques including MIG welding and oxy-acetylene torch cutting. At the end of the program, participants design and fabricate a piece of functional public art to be installed in the community. Past projects include the design and fabrication of the Peace and Plenty playground gates inspired by drawings from little kids in the neighborhood, trashcans for the Onleyville Housing Corporation and a composter for William D’Abate Elementary School’s garden.

Participants learn how to make things with their hands,  explore a new form of expression and experience seeing something they made installed and used in a public place. The camp also offers a $200 stipend, pending full attendance, to compensate for their time and work on the public project.  Drawing supplies and daily lunch are also provided.

Camp Metalhead participants have gone on to assist classes and projects at the Steel Yard and attend free weekly Youth Open Studio sessions.

Applicants must be Rhode Island residents between the ages of 14 and 18. Enrollment is limited. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

If you have any questions about the camp or the application, please contact us. You can reach the Camp Metalhead Coordinator, Alma M. Carrillo, by phone at 401.273.7101 or by e-mail atalma@thesteelyard.org .

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN JUNE 19TH

Camp Metalhead 2010 Application (pdf)

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