Spring 2027

Metal Fabrication and Welding in Sculpture

Reviews common welding and metal fabrication techniques available to artists, including various welding processes, brazing techniques, torch work, cutting devices, bending methods, and finishing techniques. Mild steel will be the primary material of exploration.

offering recorded3–4 credits
Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 No instructors listed

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2012: 3.75 GPA, 80.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades); Spring 2014: 3.50 GPA, 60.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Develop understanding of metal fabrication processes.

  • Expand visual vocabulary.

  • Expand knowledge of the materials and tools used in the production of sculpture.

Source: UW Guide

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(ART 214 or 244) or declared in an Art graduate program

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Student experience

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2012: 3.75 GPA, 80.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades); Spring 2014: 3.50 GPA, 60.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades).

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ART 343 · Spring 2027

Metal Fabrication and Welding in Sculpture

Recorded 2026-10-14
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Dataset & model

Recorded 2026-10-14

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Qwen/Qwen3.8-27B
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