About this Event
From the initial wax-process to the final bronze sculpture, this course will culminate in the bronze pour.
For this event, there will be space for 8 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, but some days may run over due to the amount of work that needs to be completed within the given time.
First Weekend: Day 1, Friday 10th September
Introduction to Bronze Casting
Practical wax demonstration
How to work with wax eg wax welding, taking wax from a mould, wax sheet making / casting from alginate to create a wax
Day 2, Saturday 11th September
Finish waxes
Presentation on Bronze moulds
What is a Bronze Mould?
Finish off wax
What is wax gating
Wax gating
Begin degreasing
Day 3, Sunday 12th September
Bronze Mould making begins
Begin dipping waxes, 1st dip Talk “From wax to bronze”Low melt alloys casting demonstration
2nd dip
NB: During the following week the moulds will be dipped in readiness for the next weekend for students to continue their work.
Second Weekend: Day 4, Friday 17th September
Burnout bronze moulds
Puttying up shells
Refire fire shells
Redip
Pre heat + light furnace + pour metal
Day 5, Saturday 18th September
Breakout moulds
Fettling and chasing
Day 6, Sunday 19th September
Patination
Final finishing
Pop up exhibition
Please note the cost of the course includes 1kg of Bronze. Additional bronze will be available to purchase over the period of this course.
Course Cost: £590
Course Dates: Friday 10th, Saturday 11th, Sunday 12th & Friday 17th, Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th September 2021
Course Times: 10am – 4pm
Number of places available: 8
Tutors: Giles Corby (RCA)
FAQs
Is there parking available?
There is free parking available on site.
Is my ticket refundable?
Refunds for courses are not generally offered unless they are requested at least three weeks before the start of the course or in exceptional circumstances.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
London Sculpture Workshop, Thames Side Studios, Harrington Way , London, United Kingdom
GBP 590.00