Mini Apprenticeship in Bronze Casting (10 days over 10 weeks)

The course is designed to allow you to experiment freely, pick up some background tips, have constant support throughout the creation of a larger artwork.

Course Overview:

Design and Ideate

Initially we will take a field trip, to one of the beautiful locations in the area, at Kew bridge, including Kew Gardens, Richmond Park, The river Thames and the London Museum of Water and Steam, with sketchbooks and cameras, to a chosen location to collect information and enjoy some drawing out En Plein Air.

Working From Drawings

Without time constraints, I will help you extrapolate your drawings and photos, into a 3 dimensional sculpture in clay or wax.

Mouldmaking

Once you have created your master sculpture or design, we will make a silicone rubber mould of it. Learn how to paint wax into it, fettle the mould parting, lines, and prepare it for sprueing, making a hollow wax copy of your original artwork.

Casting

The rest of the processes, as listed in previous courses, will be followed. But with many different variations, due to the larger format of your sculpture. This will be a much more in depth and specific look into the nuances of casting complex artworks in bronze.

Duration: 10 days

Refund Policy

Refunds for courses are not generally offered unless under exceptional circumstances.

Validity period

All booked courses must be taken within 6 months of purchase.