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Pop Rivets: A Hands-On Workshop in Box-Making with Aluminum

  • Ely Center of Contemporary Art 51 Trumbull Street New Haven, CT 06510 USA (map)

Pop Rivets! – A Hands-On Workshop in Box-Making with Aluminum

lead by Madison Donnelly

Limited to 8 participants- to secure your spot email aburg@elycenter.org

March 9, 11am

This is the 1st in a series of workshops to celebrate ECOCA turning 10!

This workshop explores the process of working with aluminum sheeting to create folded, unique riveted boxes. Participants will learn basic techniques for cutting, folding, and fastening thin-gauge aluminum, using pop rivets as structural connectors.

The session will cover:

-Snipping and folding aluminum into box forms
-Drilling and riveting to create secure connections
-Incorporating text and imagery by cutting letters from aluminum cans for collage

This free family-friendly workshop is designed for all skill levels and offers an introduction to aluminum as a creative material. No prior experience is necessary. Materials provided.

After, stay for the opening reception of

Tin There, Done That, 1-3pm

Earlier Event: March 6
Weird Music Night
Later Event: March 9
Opening Reception