VIRTUAL COURSE PROPOSAL FORM

VIRTUAL COURSE PROPOSAL FORM
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INSTRUCTOR BIO: (Provide a brief background of your creative career, along with a link to the relevant page on your website. Additionally, please attach a headshot along with the photos requested below).

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COURSE TITLE / TOPIC :
(Should reference the techniques or objectives of your course. Feel free to make it creative.)
LEVEL & STUDENT PREREQUISITES: (What prior experience do students need? Please select ONLY the LOWEST level required. Choices are explained in detail at this link: https://metalwerx.com/skill-levels.)
COURSE STRUCTURE

Some typical structures for our Virtual Classes are as follows. Please feel free to mirror (copy and paste if you like) the below examples when choosing your preferred course structure, or provide alternative structure using the blank form below.

One Class Session. [THREE hours total]
Suggested examples:
☐ Friday at 10 AM
☐ Friday at 1 PM

☐ Two Class Sessions, two hours each, on a weekend. [FOUR hours total]
Suggested examples:
☐ Saturday and Sunday at 10 AM
☐ Saturday and Sunday at 1 PM

☐ Two ☐ Three Class Sessions, two hours each, with a day between each session. [FOUR/SIX hours total]
Suggested examples:
☐ Tuesday and Thursday at ☐ 10 AM ☐ 4 PM ☐ 6 PM
☐ Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at ☐ 10 AM ☐ 4 PM ☐ 6 PM

☐ Two ☐ Three Class Sessions, two hours each, with a week between each session. [FOUR/SIX hours total]
Suggested examples:
☐ Any day of the week at 10 AM
☐ Any day of the week at 4 PM
☐ Any day of the week at 6 PM
☐ Preferred day of the week (type in):

Eight hour or more and full-day courses are also options. Time should be built into or between sessions to allow students time to practice or make samples. Please use the space below to describe an alternative structure if that is your preference.
YOUR DESIRED COURSE STRUCTURE SCHEDULE AND PROPOSED DATE(S) AND TIME(S):
Don't forget to include your proposed DATE(S) and TIME(S).

Class Size:
For a virtual course to run, we require a minimum student enrollment of four (4) students. If you would like a different minimum threshold for your classes please list it below.
COURSE TEASER (Short):

Please complete this sentence, "In this class you will learn..." Feel free to add another sentence or two for this teaser!0/100
COURSE DESCRIPTION (Full):

3-5 sentences min. describing techniques, objectives, and what students can expect to take away from this course.0/450
TOOLS & EQUIPMENT AND SET-UP CHECKLISTS:

The checklists below serve as a blueprint for the supplies we recommend students have for your virtual workshop. Please check any/all that apply and skip any that do not. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Lillian Webster directly at lwebster@metalwerx.com.

You will be prompted to enter the CONSUMABLES/RAW MATERIALS & the (specialized) TOOLS/EQUIPMENT LIST information on the NEXT page of this form.

Basic Hand Tools
- #0 - ALL OF THE BELOW
- #1 - 1 x round nose pliers (RioGrande)
- #2 - 1 x chain nose pliers (RioGrande)
- #3 - 1 x flat nose pliers (RioGrande)
- #4 - 1 x snips / flush cutters (RioGrande)
- #5 - 1 x jewelers saw (RioGrande)
- #6 - 1 x pack saw blades - 2/0 (RioGrande)
- #7 - 1 x burlife / bee's wax (RioGrande)
- #8 - 1 x bench pin (RioGrande)
- #9 - 1 x half round hand file - #2 cut (RioGrande)
BASIC HAND TOOLS LIST:
Please provide the numbers (associated with the tool from the list above) that are needed for this class. You may COPY and PASTE from the above text if like.
Basic Home Studio
- #0 - ALL OF THE BELOW
- #1 - 1 x rotary tool - flex shaft, micro motor, etc. (RioGrande)
- #2 - 1 x set of needle files - #2 cut (RioGrande)
- #3 - 1 x half round forming pliers (RioGrande)
- #4 - 1 x center punch (RioGrande)
- #5- 1 x scribe (RioGrande)
- #6 - 1 x ring clamp (RioGrande)
- #7 - 1 x rawhide / plastic mallet (RioGrande)
- #8 - 1 x riveting hammer (RioGrande)
- #9 - 1 x chasing hammer (RioGrande)
- #10 - 1 x steel block / steel surface (RioGrande)
- #11 - 1 x small steel ruler (RioGrande)
- #12 - 1 x sheet of sand paper - 220 to 600 grits (Amazon)
- #13 - 1 x calipers - optional / nice to have (Amazon)
- #14 - 1 x dividers - optional / nice to have (RioGrande)
- #15 - 1 x sanding sticks - optional / nice to have (RioGrande)
- #16 - 1 x parallel pliers - optional / nice to have (RioGrande)
BASIC HOME STUDIO LIST:
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Basic Forming Tools
- #0 - ALL OF THE BELOW
- #1 - 1 x planishing hammer (RioGrande)
- #2 - 1 x ball peen hammer (RioGrande)
- #3 - 1 x brass hammer (RioGrande)
- #4 - 1 x ring mandrel (RioGrande)
- #5 - 1 x bezel mandrel - 1mm to 5mm (RioGrande)
- #6 - 1 x bracelet mandrel (RioGrande)
- #7 - 1 x dapping set - steel or wood (RioGrande or RioGrande)
BASIC FORMING TOOLS LIST:
Please provide the numbers (associated with the tool from the list above) that are needed for this class. You may "copy" and "paste" from the above text if you prefer.
Basic Soldering/Torch Set-up
- #0 - ALL OF THE BELOW
- #1 - 1 x fireproof area - steel sheet, tiles, etc. (Amazon or Home Depot)
- #2 - 1 x Solderite™ pad / pan with pumice (RioGrande or RioGrande)
- #3 - 1 x compressed charcoal block - hard (RioGrande)
- #4 - 1 x torch - Smith mini, Silversmith, or butane (RioGrande or RioGrande)
- #5 - 1 x #0 or #1 torch tip - if getting Silversmith (RioGrande)
- #6 - 1 x striker or lighter - Silversmith system has one (RioGrande)
- #7 - 1 x soldering tweezers (RioGrande)
- #8 - 1 x soldering pick (RioGrande)
- #9 - 1 x 3rd arm (RioGrande)
- #10 - 1 x cross lock tweezers (RioGrande)
- #11 - 1 x paste flux (RioGrande)
- #12 - 1 x copper tongs - for pickle (RioGrande)
- #13 - 1 x 6” silver solder - hard (RioGrande)
- #14 - 1 x 6” silver solder - medium (RioGrande)
- #15 - 1 x 6” silver solder - easy (RioGrande)
- #16 - 1 x pickle - sodium bisulfate or citric acid (RioGrande or Amazon)
- #17 - 1 x brass bristle brush (RioGrande)
- #18 - 1 x crock pot or lidded glass container (RioGrande or Amazon)
- #19 - 1 x tempered glass container or sink - for quenching and rinsing
- #20 - 1 x small brush - for flux
- #21 - 1 x liquid hand soap - for cleaning metal
BASIC SOLDERING/TORCH SET-UP LIST:
Please provide the numbers (associated with the tool from the list above) that are needed for this class. You may "copy" and "paste" from the above text if you prefer.
Basic Enameling Set-up (with Kiln)

#0 - ALL OF THE BELOW
#1 - 1 x fireproof area - steel sheet, tiles, etc. (Amazon or HomeDepot)
#2 - 1 x kiln - mini or full size (RioGrande or RioGrande)
#3 - 1 x sifter set - 60, 100, 150 mesh (Enamel Warehouse)
#4 - 1 x steel screen - for your kiln size (RioGrande or EnamelWarehouse)
#5 - 1 x steel trivet - for your kiln size (Rio Grande or EnamelWarehouse)
#6 - 1 x firing fork / spatula (RioGrande or EnamelWarehouse)
#7 - 1 x tongs or tweezers - for moving hot objects (RioGrande)
#8 - 1 x crockpot or lidded glass container - for pickle (Amazon)
#9 - 1 x pickle - sodium bisulfate or citric acid (RioGrande or Amazon)
#10 - 1 x copper tongs - for pickle (RioGrande)
#11 - sink or large tub of water - for cleaning enamel

Basic Enameling Set-up (with Torch)
#1A...#11A - Any of BASIC ENAMELING SETUP WITH KILN - minus kiln

#0A - ALL of the BASIC ENAMELING SETUP WITH KILN - minus kiln

#12A - 1 x torch setup - Silversmith or similar style (RioGrande)
#13A - 1 x #1 or #2 torch tip - if using Silversmith (RioGrande)
#14A - 1 x striker or lighter - Silversmith system has one (RioGrande)
#15A - 1 x tripod or fire bricks with screen (RioGrande)
BASIC ENAMELING SET-UP (WITH TORCH) LIST:
Please provide the numbers (associated with the tool from the list above) that are needed for this class. You may "copy" and "paste" from the above text if you prefer.
Basic Casting Set-up (with Torch):

#0 - ALL OF THE BELOW

#1 - Silver casting grain (RioGrande)
#2 - Investment (RioGrande)
#3 - 1 x Casting machine (RioGrande)
#4 - 1 x Casting torch (RioGrande) - Would need acetylene & oxygen tanks, as well as regulators
#5 - 1 x Crucible (RoiGrande) You'll want a separate crucible for each metal you plan to cast in to avoid contamination
#6 - 1 x Scale (RioGrande) - to weigh the investment
#7 - 1 x Rubber bowl (RioGrande)
#8 - 1 x pair Gloves (RioGrande)
#9 - 1 x Carbon stir rods (RioGrande)
#10 - 1 x Casting flux (RioGrande)
#11 - 1 x Kiln (hardware store)
#12 - 1 x 5 gallon bucket (harware store)
#13 - 1 x Face shield (RioGrande)
#14 - 1 x Shade 5 tinted safety goggles (RioGrande)
#15 - 1 x measuring beaker (Amazon) - to measure water for investment
BASIC CASTING SET-UP (WITH TORCH) LIST:
Please provide the numbers (associated with the tool from the list above) that are needed for this class. You may "copy" and "paste" from the above text if you prefer.
Other/miscellaneous items
- #0 - ALL OF THE BELOW
- #1 - hard work surface
- #2 - fan and open window - or ventilation system
- #3 - safety glasses
- #4 - pencil, Sharpie, notebook
- #5 - rags/towels
- #6 - bench vise
OTHER/MISC. ITEMS LIST:
Please provide the numbers (associated with the tool from the list above) that are needed for this class. You may "copy" and "paste" from the above text if you prefer.
ADDITIONAL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT:
If you have additional tools (specialized/specific) that haven't already been addressed in the above lists. Please feel free to list those here, or in the Tools/Eqip

MATERIALS KIT & TOOLS: Metalwerx lists and hyperlinks all materials and tools that will be demonstrated for course objectives. You have the option of providing materials kits for students, or listing all mandatory supplies with hyperlinks for students to provide themselves if they so choose.
MATERIALS KIT:
A materials fee of:
Please estimate the TOTAL cost of materials/tools PER STUDENT
Payable to:
CONSUMABLES/RAW MATERIALS LIST: Please fill out *ALL* fields for each raw material you list. If you have specific and/or specialized tools or equipment, please use the NEXT list-builder to add those.
OTHER MATERIALS:
Use this space for any additional information or lists regarding materials.
PHOTO REQUIREMENT: Course Images - File Upload.

Please use this for images ONLY. DO NOT upload your bio or other text-based documents; please use the submittable form(s). In order to effectively market, please attach a JPEG images (3-7) representative of your class project or techniques. File name must include your last name and a keyword for the class (e.g., Smith_forging). For marketing consideration, image must be at least a 4”x6” at 300 dpi OR at least 1200 pixels wide. If possible, please include at least one image that is professionally shot on a solid (preferably white) background. Please also remember to include your headshot for the bio if you have not uploaded it previously!
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