Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum

 Field Trip Program

The School of Times Past is an educational program that is open to students K-8. For programing choices please click on the registration link. 

~ School Of Times Past Registration ~

Blacksmithing 101

Instructor: Ken Rose

Dates: 4th Saturday of Each Month

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Class Fee: $60.00

Material Fee: Included

Class Information: The students will learn to light and work with a coal forge to heat metal to more than red hot and then to use hammers and other tools to forge, bend and twist the hot metal to desired shapes.  Two outdoor cooking tools, the steak turner and a pair of barbeque tongs will be completed as well as a first pair of Blacksmiths’ tongs.

Satisfactory completion of Introduction to Blacksmithing is required for participation in the California Blacksmith Association’s Basic I Blacksmithing course. 

Currently there is a waiting list, start date must be confirmed by phone with  Museum Educational Staff.  

Class size is limited; Pre-registration is required  

Copper Formfolding

From sheet to finished piece in three simple classes:

You will learn the basics of foldforming -make a copper box and then finish  it with patina

Formfolding 101

Instructor: Pat Downing

Dates: February 18th 

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (1 Hour Break, Please bring your own Lunch)

Class Fee: $60.00  

Material Fee: Included

Class Information: This hands on class is for beginners.  You will be introduced to the tools and techiques used in Foldforming copper sheets.  Tools and copper will be supplied. 

You will be responsible for your own safety equipment (eye protection, ear protection, gloves, protective clothing and closed toe shoes)

Class size is limited to 10 students; Pre-registration is required

For more information log on to: patdowning.com 

Formfolding 202

Instructor: Pat Downing

Dates: February 19th 

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (1 Hour Break,Please bring your own Lunch)

Class Fee: $60.00  

Material Fee: Included

Class Information: This hands on class is for Intermediate students who have taken basic Foldforming and want to take it to the next level. You will be introduced to the tools and techiques used in Foldforming copper sheets and making them into simple cold formed (with rivets) boxes and simple bowls (using the sinking method). 

Tools and copper will be supplied. 

You will be responsible for your own safety equipment (eye protection, ear protection, gloves, protective clothing and closed toe shoes)

Class size is limited to 10 students; Pre-registration is required

For more information log on to: patdowning.com 

Copper  Patina Class

Instructor: Pat Downing

Dates: March 3rd

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (1 Hour Break, please bring your own lunch)                

Class Fee: $60.00  

Material Fee: Included

Class Information: This hands on class is for intermediate students who have taken Foldforming and want to patina their finished projects.  You will be introduced to the tools and techiques used to patina your copper projects from clean-up to coloration, to finished coating. You will need to bring one of your finished copper projects to work on. Tools and patina materials will be supplied. 

You will be responsible for your own safety equipment (eye protection, ear protection, gloves, protective clothing and closed toe shoes)

Class size is limited to 10 students; Pre-registration is required

For more information log on to: patdowning.com 

Repair & Antique Furiture Restoration

Instructor: Mary Cortmyer

Dates: Every Saturday

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Class Fee: $60.00

Material Fee: Included

Class Information: This course provides entry level to advanced training in antique restoration. Students will acquire basic wood restoration techniques, a working knowledge of specialized tools as well as correct restoration terminology. Students will learn to identify style, approximate age, and types of exterior woods. Excellent for students wanting to increase their knowledge. This is a hands-on class so bring your chairs, stools and small tables and learn the techniques to turn your family pieces and garage sale finds into beautiful and valuable antiques.

Class size is limited; Pre-registration is required  

Upholstery

Instructor: Mary Cortmyer

Dates: Every Saturday 

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Class Fee: $60.00

Material Fee: Included

Class Information: This class will teach you the craft of basic upholstery fundamentals through advanced techniques. Bring your own project, together we will plan your procedure and list materials needed to restore your furniture to its original grandeur.

Class size is limited; Pre-registration is required  

Model Railroading ~ The Hobby

Instructor: George Benton

Dates: "Coming in Spring" (Saturday's) 

Time:2:00-4:00

Class Fee: $30.00 - Members

                        $35.00 - Non-Members

Material Fee: Included

Class Information: This course provides: Introduction and discussion of key elements needed for the design and development of a Model Railroad layout. History of railroads and terminology used in modeling. Products: Who makes what, Model Railroad Scales. Layout themes & design. Benchwork and trackwork construction. Basic wiring principles. Discussion of train control concepts; DCC and regular DC Cab Control. Locomotive power and rolling stock nomenclature and selection. Scenery construction. Integration of buildings, roads, bridges, and water. Painting and weathering techniques. Sources of information, supplies and tools.

Class size is Limited; Pre-Registration required

Class size is limited; (CLASS FULL)

Please call the Office to check for aditional classes, 760-941-1791 

Steam Engine 101

* Includes Show Admission, Breakfast and Case Steam Tractor Manual

Instructor: Dean Alling

Date(s):  June 16th 2012   'Time: 7:00 am

Class Fee: 40.00

Class Information: Learn how to get a Steam Tractor ready for the day's festival.  Steam Engine safety training, Start-up inspection, greasing, oiling, fire starting and fire tending.  Steam Engine operation, keeping the pressure, water level and dire under control.  Shut down procedures will be demonstrated at the end of the day. 

Class size is limited; Pre-registration is required