Experience Sand Casting | 2022

Price: $60 |   Class Size:  Up to 2 per session |   Ages 0+   |   Prerequisite: None

In this workshop, you will have up to 45 minutes to design your very own sand cast artwork. The possibilities are endless, the detail forever captured in a cast glass tile!

Each participant will make 1 cast piece per session no larger than 8x8x2 inches.

You are encouraged to bring your own objects to use in this process. A cherished or found object or even a body part such as a hand or foot can be great for this kind of project (avoid objects that will create ‘undercuts’ in the mold).

Our instructors will guide you as you get your hands dirty to make your own relief mold from impressed forms that are pressed into the sand. When the mold preparation is complete our instructors will ladle the molten glass from the furnace and pour it into your mold. After your artwork is complete it is placed in an oven to begin the slow cooling process, and is ready for pick up in three days or may be shipped for an additional fee.

Sand casting involves the use of molten glass poured directly into a preformed open face sand mold. It is a process similar to casting metal into a mold. We will discuss the production of models used in the sand casting process and on the actual casting of glass objects. 

We will continue enforcing a face covering policy for all staff, students and gallery guests. Face coverings will remain mandatory when entering and moving about the building and when teaching or taking a class. We have not officially set a benchmark to fully roll back this policy.

Traditionally, SiNaCa Studios has had a "the more, the merrier" policy for our classes, but these are not traditional times. So, to keep our small space safe for everyone, we have enacted a "Participants Only" policy for all classes. Guardians accompanying participating minors will be the only exception. All non-participating observers will be asked to remain outside of the building. Guests are welcome to visit the on-site glass gallery.

Please refer to the FAQ section of our website to see all measures that we are taking to keep our staff and participants safe. If you are a first-time participant, you can find a link to our Risk and Release form on the FAQ page. You are welcome to bring a completed form with you. We will also have blank forms available during class check-in. ALL participants are required to have a completed form on file.

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