New British Art reviews

23 May 15'

Alice Forward reviewed: Bronze casting weekend

"This course is brilliant! I have done it twice now, have learned loads, and hope to go again soon. Mark is an extremely talented and accomplished artist in his own right as well as being a fantastically generous teacher, an expert on classical sculpture and incredibly knowledgeable about all aspects of bronze-casting and sculpture in general. He is also able to make everyone, no matter what age, experience or background, feel at home and confidant enough to learn a significant amount in a short space of time. Cilyrynys itself has the added bonus of being in lovely surroundings. All in all, it is quite a magical experience I would urge anyone who interested in making to give it a try.5"

20 May 15'

Geraint Edwards reviewed: Bronze casting weekend

"I keep returning to this beautiful corner of rural Wales (6 times) for truly inspirational weekends of creativity and alchemy. Mark shares his passion for bronze and his deep knowledge of it’s history, myths and processes, whilst providing clear instruction and unstinting help with all the practicalities of wax modeling, ceramic shell mould making and finishing the bronze sculpture. In the midst of all this there is the drama of the bronze pour and the excitement and revelation of breaking open the moulds. The alchemy is infectious for beginners and experienced artists alike and makes for a most engaging social & creative event, which I most heartily recommend."

20 May 15'

Geraint Edwards reviewed: Bronze casting weekend

18 May 15'

Anna Hayes reviewed: Bronze casting weekend

"An outstanding course with fantastic facilities and tuition of the highest level. You are provided with thorough guidance through the entire process, so what is offered is an extremely comprehensive learning opportunity. There is everything you need for a wonderful weekend in a beautiful place and a lovely time with great people. Very special, I would recommend it to anybody."

18 May 15'

Anna Hayes reviewed: Silicone rubber blanket mould making course: for sculptors and makers

"Such a great opportunity to obtain really specialist skills and to gain confidence in making/broaden creative processes from extremely knowledgable and experienced teaching. Set in a beautiful place with everything you need and more. I learnt a lot and had such a fantastic time."

16 May 15'

Karen Wall reviewed: Bronze casting weekend

"Mark is a very talented artist and teacher and is more than able to provide specialist teaching and guidance for every ability, from complete beginners to more experienced artists. An amazing place to camp for three days, unspoilt and the perfect spot to remind you that you're learning an ancient skill which transformed the future of mankind - magical & ACE! You'll never forget it and really amazing value."

16 May 15'

Reef Lawless reviewed: Bronze casting weekend

"Excellent course, amazing people teaching it and really good value for money. Want to go again :D"

16 May 15'

Luke mintowt-czyz reviewed: Silicone rubber blanket mould making course: for sculptors and makers

"This is the 2nd course I've done with mark and I can't recommended, it highly enough . The space , surrounding area and teaching were all just as they should be and I consequently learned a lot in a short space of time . I'm really glad that I chose this course rather than trying to work it out myself - it saved me time and money and above all else was a very enjoyable experience"

16 May 15'

Luke mintowt-czyz reviewed: Bronze casting weekend

"I can't recommend this course highly enough. I have learnt so much from mark and the course offered exactly the right blend of specialist technical instruction and inclusivity. I met some really wonderful people on the course, of a wide range of ages , backgrounds and abilities and I feel certain that they felt the same way about mark's teaching and the course structure as I did. Cilyrynys is beautiful and a perfect space for a workshop like this. I couldn't have learnt more or been made to feel more welcome"