Bronze Casting Course (4, 5, 6 & 11,12,13 September 2026)
This fascinating six day course will take place over two weekends, in which the participants will be shown how to make a bronze sculpture – from the intial 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.
Dates & Times
Friday to Sunday over two weeks. 4 – 6 and 11 – 13 September 2026 10.00 – 16.00
Session & Places
6 Sessions with 14 places on the course
Cost
Tutor
Giles Corby
Professional Artist, Tutor, Co-founder and Director of LSW
What Will I Learn
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.
What Will I Do
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
Additional Information
Basic materials are included
Please note the cost of the course includes 1kg of Bronze. Additional bronze will be available to purchase over the period of this course.
Open to all levels including beginners
Health and Safety briefings will be given
What Should I Bring
It is essential to wear old clothes and strong footwear