Bronze casting & sculpture courses

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One day bronze casting at New British Art for 6

Carmarthenshire

£750

This exciting new one day bronze casting course is designed for a group of friends, family or work colleagues who would like to book in a group of up to 6 people. You will learn the basics of bronze casting and make a small hand made bronze sculpture or practical object (belt buckle, door knocker, jewellery, etc) to take home on the day. A perfect way to spend time together doing something creative and a little bit different. All the materials and equipment you need will be provided to enable...

Introduction to Bronze Casting

Herefordshire

£595

Create your own Bronze Sculpture Day 1 and 2: working with wax to create your sculpture for casting. Wax working techniques and help with design and development of ideas. You will also have additional time to work on your piece at home or here at Make Studios by arrangement. Days 3 and 4: preparation and pouring, including spruing and mould making. Day 5: Burning out moulds and pouring. Day 6: Finishing and patination. Who is the course suitable for? To day attendees have included Art students, professional artists and people...

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Bronze casting course

London

£560

This six day course will take place over two weekends, in which the participants will be shown how to make a bronze sculpture from the initial wax-process to the final bronze sculpture, which will culminate in the bronze pour. For this special opportunity, there will be space for 14 participants, to actively participate in the pour. The event will take place over six days and you will learn the process of bronze casting from start to finish. Please note that each session will run 10-4 with an hours lunch break,...

Bronze casting - Morley College - 5 days on campus

Greater London - Next course on 21st October 2019

£460

This five day course provides an introduction to the art and techniques of lost wax bronze casting. Students will participate fully with the process, wax modelling, participate with their work being moulded and cast then learn and practice the metalwork and finishing skills to finish their bronze work. Basic materials including 1 kilo of Bronze are included in course fee but charged £25/kilo when used over this amount. Technician supported. All levels welcome including beginners. By the end of the course you will be able to Gain an understanding of...

Sculpture Intensive - Morley College - 6 weeks on campus

Greater London - Next course on 29th October 2019

£435

This exciting joint venture between London Sculpture Workshop and Morley college offers a 6 week sculpture workshop residency opportunity based in the well resourced & equipped London Sculpture Workshop at Thames side studios by the Thames barrier SE18. With facilities available for welding, construction and casting, artists can work independently developing individual sculptural projects with access to studio equipment and technician support throughout. You will receive guidance on your project during the first session from a visiting artist, Victoria Rance, with repeat visits for two sessions to help you develop...

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Sculpture at Bull Mill Arts, Wiltshire

Wiltshire

£325

Mould Making for Sculptors: This is a comprehensive and intensive 4-day course, packed with valuable information for all artists. Bring your own sculpture (made in any material e.g. clay, wax, paper mâché) or an object with a maximum dimension of about 30cm (larger objects may be possible but may have a larger materials fee - contact Olivia for details). Receive full technical instruction and supervision by an expert foundry man to create a re-usable mould (suitable for casting into e.g. plaster, wax, cement, resin) and a wax copy ready for...

Bristol Bronze Club - 3 day lost wax bronze casting workshop

Bristol - Next course on 10th January 2020

£300

Bristol Bronze Club is back! This workshop involves three consecutive days where you will learn a basic introduction into lost wax bronze casting, using the ceramic shell casting technique. On the first day you will learn how to do waxwork for the lost wax process. The second day you will learn how to apply the ceramic shell. On the last day, it is the pour day. The day will begin with burning out the mold, this is the 'lost wax' part of the process. Then in the afternoon, you will...

The expressive portrait

Kent - Next course on 2nd March 2020

£295

What makes a successful portrait sculpture? Is a convincing likeness achieved by technical skill alone, or are there other, less tangible ingredients? These questions will inform this four day course as we attempt to move beyond likeness to explore the expressive potential of the contemporary portrait. A rest day in the middle of the week offers the chance to maintain momentum over an extended period – while staying fresh and motivated. We will be making portraits in clay working from a clothed sitter.

Metal Sculpture: Beginners/Intermediate - Morley College - 10 weeks on campus

Greater London - Next course on 9th January 2020

£290

Learn the basic skills for working with new and scrap metals whilst exploring sculptural or applied ideas. Welding, gas cutting, grinding and safe workshop practice are covered. Work on personal or tutor led projects. It is essential to wear old clothes and strong footwear. These courses are technician supported. Basic materials included but extra charge for materials used over and above the allocated material course fee. By the end of the course you will be able to Beginners will be inducted into and practice various welding techniques including: Gas and...

Metal Sculpture: mixed levels - Morley College - 10 weeks on campus

Greater London - Next course on 11th January 2020

£290

For those with a working knowledge of metal work, these courses allow more time to develop ideas and skills, and work on projects at their own pace under tutor supervision. It is essential to wear old clothes and strong footwear. These courses are technician-supported. Basic materials included but extra charge for materials used over and above the allocated material course fee. Beginners also welcome to learn and follow Beginner metal exercises By the end of the course you will be able to To develop and expand on existing metal working...