Bike Sculpture

Classroom

What You’ll Learn

In this course we'll examine the possibilities of the bicycle as well as ways to harness bicycle-generated energy. First we'll look at examples of past innovations, current trends, and future potentials for the relationship between human and bicycle. We will cover the fundamentals of mechanical motion while using traditional concepts in new ways.

In each class session, we'll develop an understanding of bike mechanics through skill-building exercises and encourages creativity through innovation. Like an anatomy class, tools, parts, and functions will all be explained.

Class members are expected to construct a bike-powered device from start to finish that will be exhibited at the completion of the class at 3rd Ward! Visit our website for more information: http://www.3rdward.com/3rdwardclasses/bike-sculpture.html

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3rd Ward · Learn and Make Things

William Thomas Porter is a Brooklyn-based artist, mechanic, inventor and fabricator. He runs a local metal shop, where his work ranges from overhauling building designs to making and installing complex sculptures. Some of Porter’s recent projects include fabrication of a public structure in Union Square’s Sukkah City, sets for the House of Yes, and replica adult-sized tricycles for film. This spring saw the launch of Porter Cycles, Tom’s custom-bike line and art show. The inaugural event showcased original bikes and bike-powered devices. Tom has a personal collection of hand-made spring bikes, tall-bikes, shopping cart bikes, a sex-bike and bike-UV trailers. Tom studied at the School of Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and Tufts University.