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"My teaching philosophy is that students need to
work from a position of knowledge. They must have a good technical
background, and an understanding of history and theory. Using this
knowledge, the students are encouraged and expected to create new work of
their own"
- Bob Coogan |
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The metals department covers approximately 6,000 square feet
of well-ventilated space, with a mix of natural and artificial
lighting. The studio includes a main
bench room, raising/workroom,
buffing room, chemical
room, and blacksmithing
facility, and is equipped to cover a range of
work from jewelry to large-scale sculptural pieces. Outdoor metals
storage and a work area overlook Center Hill Lake. |

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