ATTENTION - Prerequisites: Before taking this course, everyone will need to review the Rules & Procedures and Core Foundry Safety Policies documentation and pass the online quiz (80% to pass). Links can be found below; if you have any issues with viewing the Links, please contact the Shop Captain, Tommy Farrell. 

Rules & Policies Documentation Link Here

Quiz - Online Foundry Safety & Policies Quiz

This class is for general use to use the foundry for sand casting in aluminum (certification class). You gain the knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to safely use the sand Mixer, Furnace, and create basic sand molds for casting and melt & casting aluminum. You will have time in this class to do the required four (4) metal pours for independent use of the Shop. This is a long class from three (3) to four (4) hours in length and may go until 1pm if needed.

Proper Shop attire is required in order to participate in this class. You must wear non-synthetic clothing and natural material shoes that cover your feet.

*Minors ages 15-17 may use the Shop but must have a certified legal guardian present with them in the Shop at all times.

**Minors Note: Please check in with our Shop Captain(s) to inquire about possible classes for Minors ages 12-14

***Note if one of the scheduled dates for this class will not work for you, please reach out to a Foundry Shop Captain(s) to see about an alternative date.

The instructor of this class is thomas.farrell@tinkermiil.org. Members, please direct message Tommy Farrell on Slack if you have any questions. 

Not a member yet? We invite and encourage you to become a member. Members receive a discounted price on all classes and enjoy other benefits as well including independent access to our shops after certification. Interested? Learn more and sign up online at tinkermill.org.