Bronze Casting Course (10 Fridays over 3 months) - February 2010

Following a last minute cancellation there’s a couple of places still available on this foundry education programme that’s now in its third year. Delivered over ten full day sessions, this is a unique opportunity for you to learn the bronze casting process and in turn produce a bronze sculpture measuring 30cm (h) x 20cm (w) x 25cm (d). Emphasis is placed on experimentation, providing full and unedited information on the casting process and allowing full access to the facilities.

Course structure
Session 1 – Armature & Modelling Introduction
Session 2 – Modelling work & Completion
Session 3 – Demonstrating Rubber Moulding Techniques & Making cases
Session 4 – Pouring Rubber & Wax Introduction
Session 5 – Making Waxes
Session 6 – Investment, Kiln Load & Fire
Session 7 – Plaster casing & Pouring metal
Session 8 – Chipping Out Bronzes, Jet Washing & Removing Runners & Risers
Session 9 – Fettling
Session 10 – Patination Introduction & Application

Details
February 2010 (ten Fridays over three months)
Sessions 1-5: Friday 19th February – Friday 19th March
Break (including Easter): Monday 22nd March – Friday 16th April
Sessions 6-10: Friday 23rd April – Friday 21st May

Time: 10am to 5pm (with an hour break for lunch)
Group size: 10 people

Ticket Information:
Cost per student: £790.00 (inc. VAT and materials at £350.00). Payment plans available: divide the cost into two or three lump sums or fourteen weekly payments.

Please note that a commercial foundry would usually charge between £850.00 to £1000.00 plus VAT to cast a similar sized object to those created as part of the course.

For all of our education programmes, places are allocated on a first come first served basis and must be booked in advance.

Booking deadline: Friday 12th February.

This course is open to artists and anyone aged 16 years or over.

For more information or to book a place, please contact us on 01843 580083, email stacy@meltdowns.co.uk or visit the relevant pages of our website http://www.meltdowns.co.uk/page.php?68.

Wheelchair access is available

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