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• Creative Metal Casting: Mold-Making Fundamentals

  • Start
    Thu, April 04, 2024
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  • End
    Thu, May 16, 2024
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    3749 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN
  • Spaces left
    8

  Dive into the captivating world of molten metal and unlock the secrets of cast metal sculpture in this immersive course! Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or a curious beginner, join us on a journey through the essentials of mold-making, pouring bronze and aluminum, and a variety of finishing techniques.
  

  This project-driven class includes two endeavors:

  • Crafting a cast bronze bowl: This project combines the precision of sand molding from found objects along with the creative freedom of direct carve techniques. Unleash your creativity while mastering the intricacies of bronze casting in this engaging and rewarding project.

  • Mounted aluminum sculpture: Utilize clay techniques to create a one-of-a-kind mold for open-face castings. These sculptures are perfect for mounting and can be finished with a variety of colored inks. Learn the basics of crafting custom hardware to elegantly display your work.

  You'll emerge from this class with a newfound passion for casting, valuable skills and knowledge of multiple casting processes, along with two totally unique artworks.

  $285 ($235 tuition + $50 materials)  |  6 weeks
  Open to ages 16 and up.

  Instructor: Brighton McCormick

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• Metal Casting Sampler: Fun & Functional Bronzes

  • When
    Thu, May 23, 2024
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    5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    3749 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN
  • Spaces left
    0

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  In this project-based workshop, you'll have the opportunity to experience the entire process of casting, from mold-making to pouring molten metal! You'll choose a small project to cast in bronze: a pendant, keychain, or small sculpture. All pieces will incorporate an element to hang or surface mount, so they can be useful as well as sculptural.

  You'll start by learning to make a direct carve sand mold and then help with the bronze pour so you can see metal casting in action. We'll also apply a finish to your piece and add hardware to make it into a necklace, keychain, or mount it with a nut and bolt. This workshop is for beginners of all skill levels and will ignite your interest in exploring the myriad methods of metal casting. 

  $90 ($70 tuition + $20 materials)
  Open to ages 16 and up.

  Instructor: Brighton McCormick

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