The Roycroft Campus Corporation Presents ~
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| What: |
The Art of Tool Making Workshop with Roycroft Master Artisan and Art instructor, Ron VanOstrand. |
| When: |
Friday, July 9, 2010 - 7:00 -9:00pm - Instructor’s Reception
Saturday and Sunday, July 10 and 11- 9:00am to 3:00pm Workshop(s) |
| Where: |
Roycroft Copper Shop - 31 South Grove Street, East Aurora, NY
Located on the National Historic Landmark Roycroft Campus
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| About: |
 Roycroft Master Artisan and Art instructor, Ron VanOstrand, will instruct a two-day workshop on the Art of Tool Making.
Students will make their own set of chasing tools which include several
straight and curved liners and matting tools.
Each student will need to supply their own tool holding vise similar to the
one available from Grizzly Tools (model G7063) $23.95
http://grizzlytools.com/products/clamp-on-square-2-1-2-anvil-vise/G7063
All classes practice the fundamental Head, Heart, Hand skills employed by the Roycrofters.
Materials fee covers metal for projects, hearing protection, and consumables (sandpaper, gas, patina solution,saw blades, etc.)
Some Tools will be provided by and remain the property of the instructor.
If students have already taken another class with Ron, they can request a more challenging project with advanced approval. |
| Instructor: |
 Ron VanOstrand began his association with the metal arts while studying under metal-smith Thomas R. Markusen. During his studies and in following years, Ron interned at the Markusen Metalsmithing Studio. After earning his Bachelor of Fine Art degree at the State University of New York at Brockport, he went on to study at the School for American Craft at RIT and earned a Master of Fine Arts in Metal Jewelry Design. It was at RIT that Ron was introduced to the Roycroft Renaissance movement. Ron continues to craft works in copper, silver, German silver, and occasionally gold, in the manner set forth by the Roycrofters. Ron is a Master Roycroft Artisan. |
| Capacity: |
Maximum of 6 students |
| RCC Home: |
www.roycroftcampuscorporation.com |
| Contact Us: |
Ph.- 716.655.0261, Fax-716.655.8498 E-Mail info@roycroftcampuscorp.com |
| Fees: |
$330 = ($250 class fee* plus $80 materials fee) ~
*Fee includes Friday night reception, lunch and brunch at the Roycroft Inn.. |
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