Jeremy Loerch is a successful small business owner of Monkey Wrench Fabrication studio, focused on original pieces made from all types of metal. Expertise includes teaching and curriculum development for youth, as well as adult programming of practical application and hands on learning.
monkeywrenchfab@gmail.com
http://alchemyindustrialarts.org/teachers/jeremy-loerch/
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
206.992.8509
Teacher Resources: All fields of work are and can be directly woven into students current curriculum studies, in a manner of “project based” learning that allows to make projects personalized to the education goals as well as students personal interests
Sample Residency Topics:
Blacksmithing Learning to bend and shape steel by drawing, bending, punching, drifting and using a forge and anvil in order to complete a number of small projects such as bracelets, triangles, hooks, spoons to name just a few in a traditional matter that master craftspeople having been using for 100s of years. MIG Welding, TIG Welding Become familiar with MIG, metal inert gas, also called wire feed and plasma torch cutting, while learning how to make electricity arc through air to create a weld or a cut. This project- based learning class enables students to learn a practical skill through building and creating.
Intro to Welded Sculpture Learn to weld and incorporate stainless steel, cast iron, and prefabricated elements as well as develop advanced welding techniques and finishing techniques and patinas.
Kinetics and Electronics Design and construct mechanical sculptures, contraptions and simple robots using new and salvaged components while learning simple circuitry, motors and switches and beginning layout and design work for 3D printing
CNC PLASMA Learn to Use the CNC Plasma Cutter and Table This technology combines traditional cutting withn modern digital programming using vector based images and allows us to make intricate designs out of metal for metal sculptures, furniture, signs and more! We will learn basic layout and design principles, software operation, material selection, parameter tuning, safety considerations, and machine operations as well as some basic welding techniques.
EALR Focus:
1.1 Understands and applies visual arts concepts and vocabulary
1.2 Develops art skills and techniques
1.3 Understands and applies arts genres and styles of various artists, cultures, and times
1.4 Applies a creative process to the arts
Jeremy Loerch
206.992.8509
monkeywrenchfab@gmail.com