Metal Casting

Summer 2013 quarter

Faculty

Bob Woods sculpture

Fields of Study

visual arts

Description

In this program, participants will learn about the production of sculpture as well as everyday objects through the process of casting. Students will design and construct models in plaster, clay, and wax. We will experience the process of sand casting in aluminum. We will do plaster molding, wax fabrication, and investing for (the ultimate) lost wax casting in bronze. After the work of de-gating and chasing, we will experiment with various patina applications for final presentation. This is a process-intensive studio class where we turn ideas into bronze. Beginners are welcome.

Advertised Schedule

12-4p Tue/Wed/Thu, 12-2p Fri (Jun. 25 - Jul. 26) plus two evening metal pours on class days and a field trip to a Tacoma art foundry

Location

Olympia

Online Learning

No Required Online Learning

Books

Greener Store

Required Fees

$30 studio fee plus $200 for materials and transportation for field trip

Offered During

Day