::: AfrikaBurns - A festival of self expression :::

Prior to Afrika Burns there will be 3 weeks of workshops held in Cape Town which will serve to build large scale ART that will grace the festival. Should you wish to collaborate with the BURNING MAN artists or have tools and materials to contribute - please contact Robert at bobman@iafrica.com. The workshops in Cape Town commence on June 29th and will be conducted at |

THE BLACKSMITH FORGE
THE BIJOU
178 LOWER MAIN ROAD
OBSERVATORY
CAPE TOWN
7925

Conrad Hicks - Hosting the Workshops at THE BLACKSMITH FORGE.

Call for Quadrapass Participation

June 29-July 1 Stage One

July 6-8 Stage Two

July 13-15 Stage Three

Friday Day 1 10am-8pm [Orientation & Build Day] 8-10hrs
1] Meet and get to know each other and what we are preparing to build
2] Orientation of the equipment and how to use it
3] Go over the basic skills of welding and fabrication
4] Evaluate the plans for the sculpture and how it all fits together
5] Work on layout and parts preparations for the sculpture

Saturday Day 2 10am-8pm [Build Day] 8-10hrs
1] Continue with layout and parts preparation
2] Work together in shifts welding the armature
3] Begin skinning the form

Sunday Day 3 10am-8pm [Finish Day] 8-10hrs
1] Finish skinning the form
2] Grind and sand
3] Assemble and admire the finished product
4] Prepare the sculpture for shipment to the Africa Burns site.
5] As a group, clean up the space we used to build the sculpture.

There will be no smoking, drugs, or alcohol in the workshop. It is suggested to bring a lunch and/or snack with you. There will be a one hour break in the middle of each day.

Call for Quadrapass Participation