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Greetings!
In this issue of the Spark we'll introduce you to some of our instructors, and you'll learn about the departments that they call home. You'll also be able to watch a newly released film featuring last summers Camp Metalhead participants and the project they worked on for the Roger Williams National Memorial. Scroll down to read on... |
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Get To Know Some Our Instructors
We're lucky to have a talented and knowledgeable group of instructors teaching a variety of engaging classes here at the Steel Yard. But, as a student you're even luckier, because you're the one that gets to be taught by them! Click on the videos below to learn more about a selection of our instructors, their teaching methodologies, and the departments they love and teach in.
If you like what you hear, visit our website to learn more about our course offerings and to register for a class.
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Kennedy Plaza Just Got a Little More Beautiful
Artists Liz Potenza, April Franklin, Jackson Morley, Frank Barada and Tim Ferland closed out the 2012 calendar with an enormous Public Project installation in Kennedy Plaza. They designed, fabricated, and installed a 385 foot sculptural, one-of-a-kind, fence that stretches around the Bank of America Skating Center.
The fence isn't just an aesthetically appealing interpretation of the iconic Rhode Island wave that's become symbolic of our state, it also incorporates interactive elements designed to house rotating artwork.
April Franklin helps with the fence install
This project garnered a lot of attention from the press and the community at large, and we're so happy that it's been well received. The Providence Journal featured the team and the fence in a recent article, which you can read by clicking here.
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New Video featuring Camp Metalhead
Do you remember back to last summer when our Camp Metalhead participants joined forces with a youth team from Groundwork Providence to create and install public artwork at Roger Williams National Memorial? The Metalheads' designed and built a speakers corner for the park which commemorates our state's long-standing tradition of freedom of expression.
If your memory of this unique program is a little fuzzy, you're in luck! An inspiring video was recently released that features the program participants talking about their experience working with metal, the environment, and the National Memorial.
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Be part of our Ceramics Cooperative
Have you taken all the ceramics classes that we have to offer? Twice? Maybe it's time for you to join our Ceramics Cooperative. Membership to the Cooperative is designed to assist emerging to mid-level artists in growing and strengthening their creative practice in a supportive, cooperative environment. Benefits include 24 hour access to our ceramics shop, storage, kiln firings, and more. You can read the contract and application here.
Click here to learn more about being a part of our Ceramics Cooperative >>
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Focus on Teamwork
Our Public Projects department wouldn't work without incredible teams of artists working together to design, build, and install one of a kind artworks across our state. We've compiled a selection of photos that capture teamwork in action.
Topher Gent and Jieune Reiner put finishing touches on a trash can for Main Street in Pawtucket.
Kinga Kurylonek and Randy Shapiro installing a trash can in Providence's Ward 6.
Jacqueline Onasile and Frank Barada installing a fence at William D'abate Elementary. |
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This month's Yardie photo shows our furnace, Hoss, buried in snow during a recent blizzard. Anna Shapiro, who you may know as the Master of Ceremonies at the Halloween Iron Pour, captured the wintery wonderland that our common space became during the snow storm. When in use, Hoss is filled with molten iron emanating temperatures in excess of 2000 degrees, in a blizzard Hoss is basically a giant popsicle.
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Do you have a photo from a Steel Yard course, event or public project? Send it in and it may be featured in the next edition of the Yardie Photo of the Month. Send all submissions to Islay, or tag us on Facebook, and please include a brief description.
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Happy snowstorm and good luck thawing out,
Sparkie & the Steel Yard
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Treat yourself to some Steel Yard swag: gift certificates are available for courses, studio time, or merchandise.
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