Techniques and Materials 3. New Artisans with Pense

On May 7th, 8th, and 9th, the third in a series of workshops on material research within OLLA, Common Research Program, will take place. Led by Pense, responsible for Hangar’s construction lab, this workshop proposes an introduction to volumetric and three-dimensional construction, as well as an approach to materials (wood, iron, and basic introduction to mechanics) to learn how to handle, understand, and work with them to materialize what is projected. It is an approach to be able to design and solve problems related to construction in an easy and spontaneous way, but without falling into shoddiness. We will become familiar with the basic tools to find practical solutions to construction projects and apply the knowledge gained in construction exercises, welding, assembly, and finishes.

Objectives:
• Familiarization with tools and/or materials.
• Learn to make good use of workshop tools and understand that each tool has its function.
• Work planning. The importance of prior projection.
• Understand how to achieve a good finish.
• Explore the possibilities and characteristics of different materials.

The course is aimed at:
Artists from any discipline and other individuals interested in three-dimensional language without the need for prior knowledge in the field, as well as those with knowledge of the subject who want to deepen their understanding.

Program

Introduction to work tools, cutting, and measurements.
— Introduction and familiarization with the machines to be used.
— Cutting iron.
— Iron sanding.

Welding
— Cutting steel tube/bar to size with the grinder.
— Assembly of the tubes using welding technique with electrode/medium.
— Sanding and cleaning of the weld.

Wood assembly
— Basic introduction to wood cutting tools.
— Design and measurements of the box. How to transfer the design from the drawing to the 3 dimensions.
— Cutting and assembly.
— Wood sanding.

Practical information
Date: May 7th, 8th, and 9th
Schedule: Tuesday 7th from 10 am to 3 pm, 8th and 9th from 10 am to 2 pm and from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
Location: Sala Polivalente (Hangar)
Participants: maximum 15 people.
Registration fee: €60. The amount will mainly cover the cost of materials used in the workshop.
Materials to bring: work clothes, gloves, and protective goggles.
No places available.

Pense

Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Barcelona, graduated from the CFGS of Applied Arts to Sculpture, with a Postgraduate Degree in Art, Architecture, and Ephemeral Space at the UPC, and DEA in Sculpture at the University of Barcelona. He has undertaken stays at the Complutense University of Madrid and at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (New York). He has exhibited individually in various cultural centers both nationally and internationally, and has experience working with renowned national and international artists, as well as in festivals, in the field of design, theater, and television. Thanks to his extensive experience in three-dimensional construction, he provides support to artists and resolves technical doubts in the production of their works.