Bronze Casting Course (21,22,23 & 28,29,30 June 2024)

From the initial wax-process to the final bronze sculpture. This course culminates in the bronze pour and is followed by the finishing and patination of your sculpture.

This event will take place over six days and participants will make their own bronze sculpture and learn the process of bronze casting from start to finish.

Please bring a notebook/sketchbook and any ideas you may already have.

First Weekend:

Day 1: 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: Finish waxes, Presentation on Bronze moulds, What is a Bronze Mould?, Finish off wax, What is wax gating, Wax gating, Begin degreasing

Day 3: 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: Burnout bronze moulds, Puttying up shells, Refire fire shells, Redip, Pre heat + light furnace + pour metal

Day 5: Breakout moulds, Fettling and chasing

Day 6: Patination, Final finishing, Pop up exhibition

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.

Basic materials are included. Open to all levels including beginners.

Please note the cost of the course includes 1kg of Bronze. Additional bronze will be available to purchase over the period of this course.

It is essential to wear old clothes (preferably boiler suits) and strong footwear (preferably steel toe-cap boots).

Health and Safety briefings will be given.

Course Cost: £620

Course Dates: Friday 21st, Saturday 22nd, Sunday 23rd & Friday 28th, Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th June 2024

Course Times: 10am – 4pm

Number of places available: 14

Tutors: Giles Corby (MA, RCA)

Host or Publisher London Sculpture Workshop