1 Day Core Casting Workshop Saturday 27 April 2024

This is a one day course in which students will have the chance to try their hand at core-casting glass in the form of a vessel. Core casting refers to the process used in making a hollow form (such as a bowl or vessel) created through casting rather than blowing.

The process requires mould making and materials such as plaster and wax will be used. Each student will be provided with a plaster core that they will be able to carve into and then dip into wax and model it using a set of tools and collage techniques. Together we will pour investment plaster around the wax core and then use lost wax casting to melt the wax away leaving a cavity for the glass to melt into. Don’t worry it will all make sense once you start doing it!

This course will teach you the basics of core casting which will include a range of mould making skills. Wax will be extensively explored in both its liquid and malleable form. The process of lost wax casting will also be taught, students will measure and choose the glass for their vessel. The outcome will be a beautiful piece of handmade glass which we will cast and ship to you.

Experience level - you do not need experience with glass to take this course. However if you do have experience this course will provide you with the unique process of core casting.

Kiln firings take several days. Once your work has come out of the kiln we will demould, finish and ship your finished work to you.

Price is £350 + VAT

Saturday 27 April 2024 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

What is included:

• All materials including up to 4 kg of coloured or clear glass for casting.

• Mould making tools

• The casting of your work in our kiln.

• Cutting off feeds from the casting and any necessary cold working.

• The shipping of your final artwork to you.

What to bring

Comfortable close-toed shoes
A face mask to wear when mixing plaster
Layers of clothing
An apron
A notebook
Please feel free to bring your own set of mould making tools if you have them.

Lunch

The closest shops are a 10-15 min drive. We suggest bringing lunch with you. In our kitchen we have a microwave, refrigerator, kettle and place for washing up etc. Coffee and tea are complimentary.


Location

We are located in the village of Ulcombe, Kent. Headcorn train station is the nearest and 1 hour from Charing Cross on the Southeastern line. We are 10 minutes from the M20 and Leeds Castle.

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