THE CLASS IS NOW SOLD OUT--STAY TUNED FOR FUTURE HANDS-ON WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITIES AT THE PETERSEN!

The Petersen Automotive Museum is proud to offer a SECOND OFFERING of Introduction to Fiberglass Fabrication

Saturday, September 25, 2010
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (lunch break included)

Do you want to know how to build light-weight custom parts or make repairs to fiberglass panels on your car, boat, or motorcycle? Introduction to Fiberglass Fabrication at the Petersen Automotive Museum on Saturday, September 25, 2010 is the perfect starting point.

The class will be taught by Tim Fitzpatrick, former Senior Model Maker for Chrysler and a master model maker and fiberglass expert with over 26 years of automotive industry experience. Mr. Fitzpatrick has worked on the Dodge Viper and Plymouth Prowler concept models and has done the modeling, fiberglass, and carbon-fiber work on Chip Foose’s legendary hotrods such as P-32, Hemisfear, Terracuda, and Impression.

Introduction to Fiberglass Fabrication is perfect for hobbyists looking for a hands-on introduction to the world of fiberglass and will be a mixture of discussion, demonstration, and hands-on work that will introduce participants to the fabrication process from buck and mold to layup and finishing work.

The class will be held outdoors in the Petersen Automotive Museum’s parking structure. Course fee is $75 and includes parking and museum admission for the day.

The class is limited to 20 participants so register no later than September 20, 2010 to reserve your spot.