Bronze casting & sculpture courses

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Bronze casting - Morley College, London

Greater London - Next course on 17th February 2020

£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...

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Bronze Smelting and Casting

South Yorkshire - Next course on 22nd February 2020

£100

Bronze Smelting and Casting Introduction to metallurgy: Looking at the evidence for the first use of metals. It reviews the archaeological evidence and considers the problems for those wishing to reconstruct the processes. Pulling swords from Stones: The smelting of minerals: Working in groups of 2-3 this session provides you with the opportunity to transform minerals in to metal. You will reconstruct some of the earliest processes used by humans to win metal from the earth. Casting and cursing: The production of bronze artefacts: In this second practical session you...

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Sculpture intensive - Morley College, London

Greater London - Next course on 25th February 2020

£435

Push your sculptural practice forward by developing individual projects in a supportive atmosphere at the London Sculpture Workshop. Individual tutorials and input from an experienced sculptor and teacher plus technician support throughout. Held at London Sculpture Workshop. Pop up exhibition. 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...

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Bronze casting weekend

Carmarthenshire - Next course on 29th February 2020

£275

An excellent opportunity to learn the lost wax method of bronze casting during this two day course led by experienced teacher Mark Halliday RCA. All the materials and equipment you need will be provided to enable you to make a small sculpture or object and to cast this in bronze. You will learn: - about different types of bronze casting techniques - how to manipulate modelling wax and how to use other waxes in the casting process - how to fit runners and risers (a sprue system) to your wax...

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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.

Bristol Bronze Club - 3 day lost wax bronze casting workshop

Bristol - Next course on 13th March 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...

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Metal sculpture: 2 Thursday taster - Morley College, London

Greater London - Next course on 26th March 2020

£115

A two day taster for beginners to get a feel for metal and explore welding and cutting techniques. Metal sculpture term students can also use this course to develop their projects. Wear old clothes and strong footwear. Basic materials included. By the end of the course you will be able to Shape steel in three ways. Mig weld steel. Cut steel in three different ways. Understand how steel can be used to create a 3D piece of art. Class format and activities Learning techniques for cutting, shaping and joining metal...

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Modelling and casting wax sculpture - Morley College, London

Greater London - Next course on 28th March 2020

£120

Learn to work with soft and hard waxes, wax casting, making wax sculpture as a finished product or as a stage towards casting into metals. Develop your own projects with tutor assistance. Basic materials included. All levels including beginners. By the end of the course you will be able to Model in hard and soft waxes and know their different advantages Cast waxes into plaster moulds and make up sheet waxes Create one or more finished artworks ready for casting in other materials. Create a variety of wax finishes and...

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Sculpture casting and mould making - Morley College, London

Greater London - Next course on 6th April 2020

£235

A hands on, four day intensive and comprehensive course on casting and mould-making, specialising in silicone rubber. Ideal for students who have a small sculpture to cast, but also can use studio samples. Casting in plaster, cement, wax and low-melt metal. Open to all levels including beginners. Basic materials included but charged for when use over individual materials allowance -1kg of silicone rubber is included in the course costs and is charged at £15 per kg after that. By the end of the course you will be able to Identify...

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Metal sculpture: beginners/intermediate - Morley College, London

Greater London - Next course on 23rd April 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...