DMSE Graduate Medallion Casting
Jorge Feuchtwanger, Marc Richard
Mon, Wed, Fri, Jan 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 01-04:00pm, 8-014
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session
Note revised schedule.
We will continue the medallion project begun in May 2001. Medallions are given to all graduates of DMSE, both undergraduate and graduate. Since we already have silicone rubber molds, this activity will consist of forming wax patterns, building ceramic shells and casting silicon bronze medallions. DMSE graduate and undergraduate students especially are encouraged to participate. Other interested people are welcome.
Contact: Jorge Feuchtwanger, 4-051, x3-3495, feucht@mit.edu
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Glass Blowing
Peter Houk, Brendon Edwards, Marty Demaine, Whitney Cornforth and Chris Laughman
Schedule: TBD
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 05-Jan-2005
Limited to 16 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: Preference for Freshmen
Fee: 120.00 for Costs of materials such as glass & color.
Experience the interface between materials science, technology, design and art! This studio will introduce students to hot glassworking techniques. Students will obtain hands-on experience making solid sculptures and hand-blown vessels. See web page for information. Enrollment via lottery. The time and place of the lottery will be announced on the glass lab webpage. To get in four full weeks, we tend to start really early in January, so those planning to take the IAP class should be able to be on campus shortly after new year. Attendance is mandatory. Absolutely no proxies allowed. Designed for freshmen during IAP!
Web: http://web.mit.edu/glasslab
Contact: Peter Houk, 4-003, x3-5309, pbhouk@aol.com
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In Vino Veritas
Prof. Linn W. Hobbs
Tue Jan 11, Thu Jan 13, Tue Jan 18, Wed Jan 19, Thu Jan 20, 05-08:00pm, 8-314
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 68 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: Participants must be age 21 or older on 1/10/05. ID required
Fee: 165.00 for wines, crackers and extensive tasting notes
Harvard cannot lay claim to all verities! This introductory class in wine appreciation--long an IAP classic now comes of age in its 21st year, with over 1800 enthusiastic alumni/ae--will acquaint participants with the truth about wines from around the world through comparative tastings of over 50 fine wines. The offering is perennially oversubscribed, so immediate registration is advised. Payment of fee with registration.
Contact: Gabrielle Joseph, 13-4062, 253-6970, gaj@mit.edu
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Introduction to Welding
Toby Bashaw
Mon-Fri, Jan 21, 24-28, 09am-03:30pm, Room TBD, 2 Sessions 9-11:30 or 1-3:30
Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Signup by: 15-Dec-2004
Limited to 24 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Here's a chance to play with fire, make noise, and get dirty while exploring several techniques for joining various metals to one another. This 3 day course will cover gas (oxy-acetylene) welding as well as two or three methods of electric arc welding (stick, MIG, and, possibly, TIG) and the ancillary skills (cutting, grinding, measuring) that contribute to these processes. All necessary safety apparel will be provided. Two sessions will be offered, one on January 21, 24 & 25 either am or pm and again on January 26, 27 & 28 either am or pm. Participants will choose either morning or afternoon sessions. Registration, which does not begin until Dec 1, will be only by e-mail to: trbashaw@mit.edu.
Contact: Toby Bashaw, 8-004, x3-5946, trbashaw@mit.edu
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Introductory Blacksmithing
Toby Bashaw
Mon-Fri, Jan 7, 10-14, 18-20, 09am-03:30pm, 2 Sessions 9-11:30 or 1-3:30
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 15-Dec-2004
Limited to 32 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: none
Using forges, hammers, and anvils, you'll have a hands-on opportunity to safely shape red-hot steel into useful, beautiful items. First meeting is mandatory for all participants (Friday, Jan 7, 9:00am-11:30am, Rm. 4-003). There will be three 2.5-hour sessions for each participant (9:00am-11:30am or 1:00pm-3:30pm); sign-up for these sessions will take place at the first meeting. Registration for this activity does not begin until December 1; sign up by email only at trbashaw@mit.edu.
Contact: Toby Bashaw, 8-004, x3-5946, trbashaw@mit.edu
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