Metal Art Course
What will I learn?
Unlock your potential in the Metal Art Course (Namibia), designed for Namibian crafts professionals eager to master metalworking. Dive into welding, texturing, and forging techniques, and explore the science of steel, copper, and aluminum – understanding how they behave in our Namibian climate. Perfect your craft with precise cutting, joining, and detailing skills, ensuring your artwork is top-notch. Learn to apply protective coatings, polish, and patina for stunning finishes, keeping in mind the harsh Namibian sun and elements. Enhance your artistry with design principles, from sketching initial ideas to balancing aesthetics and functionality, suitable for the Namibian market. Elevate your presentation skills with expert guidance on writing artist statements, photography that captures the essence of your work, and exhibition preparation tailored for local galleries and craft fairs.
Apoia's Unique Features
Develop skills
Enhance the growth of the practical skills listed below
Master welding and forging techniques to create strong and long-lasting metal artwork suited for Namibian conditions.
Apply protective coatings, polishes, and patinas suitable for the Namibian climate, ensuring lasting beauty and protection for your metal art.
Understand the properties of steel, copper, and aluminum, considering their behavior and suitability for use in Namibia.
Enhance your artistry by mastering precise cutting, joining, and detailing techniques, resulting in high-quality metalwork.
Develop photography skills to showcase your art effectively, and learn how to prepare your artwork for successful exhibitions in Namibia.
Suggested summary
Workload: between 4 and 360 hours
Before starting, you can modify the chapters and the workload.
- Select which chapter to commence with
- Add or remove chapters
- Increase or decrease the course workload
Examples of chapters you can include
You’ll be able to generate additional chapters similar to the examples below
This is a free course focused on personal and professional growth. It does not equate to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate qualification, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.