Bronze Casting, Pattern, and Mold Making

Saturday, Sept. 6, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Pattern Making Workshop.
Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 27th & 28th. 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Mold Making.
Saturday Oct. 4th. 1:00 pm – Evening. The Pour.

Instructors: Marty Hicks and Crew
Cost: $120
Class size: 12
Location: Marty’s (HIXWERX) Workshop

Participants will be given masonite and plasticine clay to create artwork, from which a mold will be made. If you have something else that you’d like to cast we can negotiate.

Everyone is welcome to the pattern making workshop which will give you an idea of what’s possible to cast. We’ll look at examples and talk about ways of creating a pattern to get a successful casting. We’ll also give an overview of mold making including sprue and vent systems.

Mixing non-toxic, binded sand, we’ll make two-part (cope and drag) molds, and cut sprues and vents. We’ll be casting “Everdur”™, a silicon bronze excellent for artwork and taking a patina. You will need to bring: eye protection, leather gloves, proper clothing, and any tools you have for working the mold.

Everyone is welcome to the pour Oct. 4th but there is a limit of twelve to cast a piece.

Important: Guild members have 1st dibs on taking this workshop. However, if slots are still open Sept. 27th, the workshop will be open to the public. Sign up and get your money in early!

Send your contact information and a check for $120 made out to Marty Hicks:
Marty Hicks
2223 Stewart Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55116
Contact Marty:
marty@hixwerx.com
651-492-0899
Acceptance priority for the class is determined by postmark