We have constructed these night classes to teach advanced techniques in panel fabrication. Through these classes you will achieve an advanced level of skills such as complicated return shapes, bulbous shapes, oxy welding, panel beating, rust repairs, plenishing and many more. As you become confident and have achieved an appropriate skill level, you can bring in a project of your own or create artistic items such as medieval helmets and ornaments.

Classes are held every 1st and last Wednesday night of the month and come in 2 month packages which contains 4 lessons in total.

Classes run from7pm to 10:30pm. Equipment and material, safety goggles, gloves and tea, coffee and snacks are supplied.

Each night session will have a maximum of 3 people and if participants buy tools on the night they will receive a discount. Contact us for price and booking details.

Seminars will demonstrate the skills I have been using over many years and include metal shrinking - cold and hot, stretching, blocking, plenishing and wheeling and welding of aluminium and steel.

This is followed by an in-depth discussion and answering of your questions. Time permitting, there will also be an opportunity for hands-on experience towards the end of the day - material supplied.

Seminars are held on the 1st Saturday of every month from 9am to 5pm. Included in the price is a set of DVDs on basic metal shaping skills. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea are supplied. For bookings and pricing please contact us.

Handbuilt by Peter Tommasini, DVD Series 4, 5 and 6 priced at AU$110.00 are now available for purchase. DVD Series 1, 2 and 3 are still available for purchase at a reduced price of AU$105.00. Payments can be made using PayPal, Creidcard or Money Order. For more information please contact us.

DVD Feedback

"I received the 6 DVD's on Saturday and have just finished going through them (Monday). Lots of good information here and different than the 45 plus, other videos and DVD's on Metal Shaping I have. Please let me know when the DVD for the Monaro Rear Panel is ready as I'll definately be a buyer. Thank You."

"Yes the series was definitely informative. I thought it was clear how you explained the off dolly and on dolly hammering and slapping. Also the explanation of the hammering up after welding by concentrating on the different areas was also very clearly explained. I also liked the explanation of making a door skin and the use of the wood to form the radius this is something I have never been taught to do, so very useful. I would like to see a reverse formed around a full wheel arch so that is why I'm looking forward to the 1/4 panel DVD."

"I have many DVDs from other master metal shapers; Ron Covell, Ron Fournier, David Gardiner and John Glover. What I liked especially with your DVDs was that you were defining and showing how to make the bulbous shape and the return shape. I have not seen that in such a way in any other."

"Peter I really enjoy watching your DVD it is real down to earth solid information, I cant wait to watch you do the full quarter panel."

"I have just finished watching your series 1-6 DVDs. I find them very good and formative. I like how you teach; you are very good at explaining the subjects to detail."

"I'm very satisfied with your DVD series and I look forward to your new series, let me know when they are available."

• Factory 9/21
• Burgess Road, Bayswater
• VIC 3153 Melbourne
• Phone: 03 97614557
• Email: tommasini@handbuilt.net.au