Basic Tinsmithing

In this 3-day class, Monday, March 16 - Wednesday, March 18, you'll start with a flat sheet of metal and cut out various shapes with a pair of tin snips. You'll then fold, roll, bend, and solder these shaped into cookie cutters, cups, tankards, coffee pots, candle holders, canteens, wall sconces and many other various objects.

You'll learn tool selection and maintenance. How to cut with tinsnips, how to rivet, how to solder, how to bend, shape and form sheet metal and hopefully have a lot of fun. Depending on the size and shape of the pieces, most students finish and take home 8 to 12 items that they make during the week.

Click here https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/ozarkfolkcenter/basic-tinsmithing-46842217 to register.

Instructor Robert Stone has been working with Tinplate and various sheet metals for more than 30 years. He always makes this a fun, enjoyable and informative class.

Cost includes all materials and use of tools during class. If you would like to stay for an additional two days and make this a 5 day class, the additional class and materials fee is $170 due directly to Robert.

Full refunds will be given upon request up to one month before the start of class, by phone to 870-269-3854 or email to jeanette.larson@arkansas.gov. Students requesting a refund between a month and two weeks before the beginning of class will receive a 50% refund. No refunds within two weeks of class date.

This class is for students age 16 and up. You must wear closed toe shoes and natural fiber clothing for safety. Bring leather gloves and safety glasses.

Looking for a place to stay while you learn? The Cabins at Dry Creek offer comfortable lodging just down the hill from your workshop with a discount for Folk School students staying 3 or more days. Call 870-269-0861 for room information or to make reservations."