Bristol Bronze Club - 2 day lost wax bronze casting workshop
Description
Have you ever wanted to create in bronze? Learn how to harness molten metal for art? Or just fancy a creative and unique weekend?
Join us, where we will walk you through the ancient process of lost wax bronze casting. Come with or without skills. We will work with you from the beginning and over the two days, you will create your very own cast bronze sculpture.
Day 1
On the first day, you will learn how to waxwork for the lost wax process. Having accomplished that you will learn how to use the ceramic shell in the latter part of the day.
Day 2
On the second day, you will begin with burning out the mould, this is the 'lost wax' part of the process. Then in the afternoon, you will learn about pouring bronze and finishing techniques.
Course information
This workshop involves two consecutive days to learn an introduction to lost wax bronze casting, using the ceramic shell casting technique. The weekend is taught in small groups to allow as much contact time as possible. You'll learn an overview of the foundry process while creating your own sculpture.
The course is geared so that all people and levels of skills can participate, learn, and come away with knowledge as well as a bronze sculpture at the end. You may have never picked up any sculpting tools or be an advanced metal worker, you will learn and create on this course.
Most people in the room at the same time will be 4 persons for covid safety.
Please note there will be a friendly boxer dog present.
If you are on low income or benefits, get in contact about discount rates.
Taught by David Snoo Wilson,
Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 2 weeks before the course starts. Start dates may be amended on request.
What's included in the price?
All materials will be provided from wax tools to PPE and the metal for the sculpture. If you do have any of your own casting tools, or PPE do bring them along but don’t fret if you don’t. A vegetarian lunch will be included, with teas and coffees as well. If you have specific needs get in contact ahead of time.
Contact
David Snoo Wilson at Ore and IngotBackwell Hill
Backwell, Bristol
Bristol
BS48 3EH
Suitable for
- Adults
- Advanced/pro level
- Corporate days out & team building
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- Hen dos
- Intermediate level
- Parking provided
- School holiday workshops & activities
- Seniors
- Stag dos
- Suitable for beginners
- Teenagers
- Tutor can travel
- UK Holiday
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Reviews
I took part in one of David's weekend bronze casting courses earlier this year, and thought it was massively inspiring. Having done a small amount of bronze casting in a university setting it was refreshing to have such a close 1 to 1 experience with the process, and with an instructor as knowledgeable as David.
The process was explained and shown in full detail each day, all tools provided and techniques taught to us well, and David was happy to give any helpful tips and tricks to us along the way. The process was broken down into sections for each day in a way that made sense to the process, which gave a nice pace to the course, feeling constantly busy but also not rushed gave a great atmosphere in the foundry. The setting was lovely and was a great place for a foundry and David was also an exceptional host, offering hot beverages and cooking lunch for us on site (The food was delicious too).
I had an excellent time and would recommend for any budding bronze casters that would like a closer craft casting experience with a small independent foundry.
I thoroughly enjoyed the three day course, the last event before lockdown in early March. I have attended only a few art courses, On this one David provided excellent company and guidance, somehow managing to help without intervening, and gave us the opportunity to create and get the best out of us. I never dreamt that I would be able to produce such a casting in the time available. David has considerable experience and is very knowledgeable and interesting to talk about bronze casting. Well done David. I would definitely recommend the course,
Response from Ore and Ingot:
Thanks very much Nigel, it was a pleasure having you in the workshop. Glad to see that your sculpture is pride of place on the mantel. DaveI attended the Bristol Bronze Club in October 2020 David is a great host, a lovely Chap and very knowledgeable. I had three days of excellent bronze learning and practical hands on experience. He answered all my questions and I came home with some brilliant ideas and some lovely bronze pieces! Location of the foundry is great, I stayed in the city (Bristol) and drove from there every day which took around 20 minutes. If you’re thinking about trying bronze casting, want to expand your knowledge of the subject or just want a gift for someone who would appreciate it, I strongly recommend this course.
Response from Ore and Ingot:
Thanks Matt. I look forward to seeing your future casting endeavours as they progress. Best Dave