Anderson Ranch Arts Center 2015 Summer Workshop Catalog 1 | Page 38

Norwood Viviano, Plainwell Joshua Davis, Triangles Down for WHAT Reuben Foat, Rodeo Chair July 6 - 17 July 13 - 17 July 20 - 24 Bronze Casting: combining From Digital to Physical: Design & Build: Joshua Davis Reuben Foat SKILL LEVEL: III - IV (Basic understanding of processing required.) SKILL LEVEL: Open to all processing laser-cut patterns historical & contemporary approaches CNC flat-pack furniture Norwood Viviano SKILL LEVEL: Open to all CONCEPT: History enlightens contemporary techniques in this intriguing introduction to historical and contemporary bronze casting. Traditional pattern generation in the form of lost wax casting is paired with newer 3-D printing technology. Students are introduced to Rhino software and 3-D printers as a way to develop patterns for bronze castings as well as learning and exploring a variety of wax working techniques. This workshop is structured to provide an environment for students with little to no previous experience with 3-D printing or bronze casting. MEDIA & TECHNIQUES: Students use Rhino software and 3-D printing in combination with wax working to generate foundry patterns. Students learn wax working approaches, basic rubber mold making, plaster investment, wax burnout, pouring molten bronze, metal working processes, removal of sprues, rough finishing, fine finishing and patination. Students are encouraged to bring laptops with current design software. ACTIVITIES: We learn through demonstrations and presentations, individual and group discussions further the development of concepts and facilitates a better understanding of pattern generation and the bronze casting process. Much of the workshop is spent on developing patterns for investment casting and metal finishing, culminating in a final group discussion. Generous studio time is emphasized. FACULTY: Norwood Viviano he ads the sculpture program at Grand Valley State University, MI, where he teaches courses in foundry and 3-D printing. He received his M.F.A. in sculpture from the Cranbrook Academy of Art. Recently, he was awarded residencies at Kohler CO, Tacoma Museum of Glass and the Corning Museum of Glass. Tuition: $1075 OR Tuition + Studio Support Donation: $1475 Studio Fee: $155  Code: S0606  Enrollment Limit 10 36  andersonranch.org  970/923-3181  CONCEPT: Learn to wield the power of computers in this new frontier of art-making. In our digital age, the computer is capable of extraordinary feats in art-making. My first computer the Commodore 64 was an amazing piece of technology, but what I could do with my hands far outpaced the inferior graphics of the C64. Today with the aid of massive arrays of programming, libraries, frameworks and plain computing power, the computer is capable of surpassing the human hand. How can we use this new frontier in art-making to generate the impossible? MEDIA & TECHNIQUES: Students practice processing with the HYPE framework / hypeframework.org. ACTIVITIES: We learn processing and HYPE to advance basic generative pattern skills, develop working prototypes of interactive designs and animation and create a small project. Joshua presents methods to speed up production and gives hands-on exercises and extensive one-on-one help. With access to the Digital fabrication studio, our final project is output to paper, cardboard or wood laser compositions. CONCEPT: From concept to prototype, students design and build a piece of furniture that easily assembles to function in three dimensions but ships flat. The CNC (computer numerically controlled) router is employed to do our cutting after a thorough design process. This course presents the basics of CNC cut wood joinery as well as some basic hardware solutions for knock-down furniture. We learn some basics of the 3-D modeling software, Rhino. MEDIA & TECHNIQUES: Students work with woodworking applications utilizing computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM). We learn proper use of the CNC router. Though standard techniques apply to solid wood production, we focus on plywood construction as an appropriate introduction. ACTIVITIES: We begin with ideation through sketching, model making and critique followed by lectures, demonstrations and discussions on pertinent techniques and processes including 3-D modeling, and CNC router operation. We will conclude with an application of finish after the manufacture and assembly of a prototype. FACULTY: Joshua Davis is a New York-based artist, designer and technologist producing both public and private work for companies, collectors and institutions. He gives lectures, teaches workshops, exhibits work in gallery and museum institutions, and participates in the international design scene. www.joshuadavis.com FACULTY: Reuben Foat’s woodworking experience spans from cabinet making in London and the midcoast of Maine, to restoring furniture in Milwaukee, and building commission work for clients in Maine, Wisconsin and California. Reuben has an M.F.A. in Furniture Design from San Diego State University. He currently lives in California and teaches a makers course at High Tech Middle Media Arts. www.reubenfoat.com Tuition: $1145 OR Tuition + Studio Support Donation: $1345 Studio Fee: $100  Code: P0717  Enrollment Limit 12 Tuition: $775 OR Tuition + Studio Support Donation: $975 Studio Fee: $95  Code: W0813  Enrollment Limit 10 [email protected]