Make it Wild: Wildlife Metal Chasing with Ivan Iler

Join artist Ivan Iler for a hands-on metal chasing workshop. Over thousands of years metal has been hammered into sheets and used to decorate everything from the tombs of Egyptian pharaohs to the Statue of Liberty. Despite technological advancements, this ancient craft has remained the same. In this exciting class, Ivan will explore the history of metal artistry and teach students the tools and skills they need to form metal themselves. This entry-level class requires no prior knowledge or skills. Participants will leave the class with their very own metal-chased wildlife artwork. This class is presented alongside the exhibition Art in Motion: Kinetic Sculpture with Ivan Iler . During the first 30 minutes of the class Ivan will guide students through his work in the galleries. We will then move to the classroom for the art making portion. This class will take place from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. on October 3, in the Museum’s Wapiti Gallery and in the classroom. Register Now! Make it Wild courses are open to adults and young adults with beginner to intermediate abilities. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions during this interactive program. $60 per Live In-Person Class Limited to the first 20 participants Your registration fee supports the Museum’s Art Leadership Scholarship in Honor of the Memory of Dick Jennings. Dick Jennings was a Museum board member whose memory inspires us to pursue our passions. The $4,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a local High School Senior who plans to study art at the college level. Thank you for your support! About the artist: Ivan Iler is a Michigan-based artist best known for his larger-than-life kinetic metal sculptures. He loves creating artwork that highlights the intersection of science and art, creating realistic pieces that breathe movement and life into inanimate objects. Ivan’s speciality is in hands-on work and creations, excelling in various mediums such as metal fabrication, sculpting, carving, engravi...

Venue

National Museum of Wildlife Art

2820 Rungius Road, Jackson, WY 83001

City

Jackson Hole

Source

National Museum of Wildlife Art

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Arts & TheaterEducation & Talks