Bronze Casting Course (12, 13, 14 & 19,20,21 March 2027)

This six day course will take place over two weekends, in which the participants will be shown how to make a bronze sculpture. 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: £660 Course Dates: Friday 12th, Saturday 13th, Sunday 14th & Friday 19th, Saturday 20th, Sunday 21st March 2027 Course Times: 10am – 4pm Number of places available: 14 Tutors: Giles Corby (MA, RCA)