Thomas Joyce of Inchicore Pressed Glass has recently launched an online glass magazine called the Inchicore Glass Scrapbook Gazette. The document is available as a free PDF download from the link below.
THE ALBERT BENDER COLLECTION OF ASIAN ART IN THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF IRELAND – BOOK LAUNCHED, NATIONAL MUSEUM Dr. Patrick Wallace, Director of the National Museum of Ireland, recently launched a new book titled ‘The Albert Bender Collection of Asian Art in the National Museum of Ireland’. The purpose of this publication, written by Dr. Audrey Whitty, Curator - Ceramics, Glass and Asian Collections, is to bring the collection, which has been on exhibition at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Dublin, since 2008, to the widest possible audience.
Between 1931 and 1936 Albert Bender donated approximately 260 artefacts of East Asian origin to the National Museum of Ireland. The works, mostly of Chinese, Japanese and Tibetan Buddhist art, are one of the most significant gifts ever received by an Irish cultural institution and are of the highest importance within the National Museum’s overall holdings of Asian material.
The publication is exclusively sold in the National Museum of Ireland gift shop in addition to their online shop for €35.00
LEITRIM SCULPTURE CENTRE OPEN ART EXHIBITION OPEN DAY
You are cordially invited to the opening of the Leitrim Sculpture Centre’s Christmas Open Art Exhibition from 11am to 7pm on Friday 9th December 2011.
They will have a huge selection of art work for sale at reasonable prices made by artists based in the North West, including hand-blown glass Christmas decorations, jewellery, paintings, etchings, sculpture and much more. Mince pies and mulled wine will be served from 1pm, and the Farmers’ Market next door at the Bee Park is open until 2pm.
The Christmas Open Art Exhibition will be open Monday to Saturday 12pm to 4pm until 23rd December 2011.
XIAOWEI ZHUANG EXHIBITION; POETICS OF THE HANDMADE, DUBLIN
The National College of Art and Design Gallery, Dublin presents the work of Xiaowei Zhuang, Professor of Glass at the University of Shanghai, as part of a touring exhibition from the CIT/Crawford College of Art, Cork. Professor Zhuang was appointed Director of the Glass Museum of Shanghai in 2008. He is a member of the International Committee for Museums and Collections of Glass of the International Council of Museums and will also open a new Glass Museum in Shanghai next year.
Poetics of the Handmade at the NCAD Gallery is part of a touring exhibition from the CIT/Crawford College of Art, Cork. The exhibition is an opportunity for a Dublin audience to see outstanding and inventive sculptural work in glass by a lead practitioner and to experience a different sensibility at work. The exhibition, curated by CIT Crawford College of Art and Design lecturer Debbie Dawson, continues until 21st January 2012.
Entropy showcases the work of leading craftmakers working at the National College of Art and Design, Dublin. The exhibition focuses on the creative use of ceramics, glass and metal.
Exhibitors include Dr. Caroline Madden and Isabelle Peyrat who both work in glass. Also exhibiting are Paddy Moloney, Henry Pim, Lisa Young, Anthony Carey, Michael Cunningham, Derek McGarry, Anthony O'Connor and Angela O'Kelly.
The exhibition runs until 5th March 2012 at the Prospect Gallery, Glasnevin Museum, Finglas Road, Dublin 11.
21st CENTURY ICONS EXHIBITION NOW SHOWING IN DUBLIN The function of jewellery has always been to convey status. This was particularly true of the torc, whose ostentatious size and weight could communicate the force and power of the wearer. But in contemporary usage, the torc has become an object of kitsch, often geared towards the tourist. But if we were to design neckpieces now that conveyed something about us - as Irish - to the world, what would they say? In 21st Century Icons, some of Ireland's most exciting contemporary jewellers re-interpret the iconic forms of Celtic neckpieces, torcs and lunulas for the 21st century.
Emma Bourke and Róisín de Buitléar are among the exhibitors in 21st Century Icons. The exhibition was curated by Ann Mulrooney and after its success at the National Craft Gallery in Kilkenny, is now showing at Rathfarnham Castle, Rathfarnham Road, Dublin 14. The exhibition will run until 15th April 2012.
POP-UP CHRISTMAS GIFT STORE AND EXHIBITION FEATURING LUCINDA ROBERTSON
A pop-up shop showcasing the work of five Irish artists has opened at the Tilestyle showrooms in Ballymount (just off the M50 beside the Red Cow intersection). The initiative promotes giving Irish craft as gifts for Christmas and stays open until 18th December 2011. The artists and their disciplines are as follows:
A mixed media exhibition at the National Museum of Ireland, 21st Century Irish Craft features works in glass by Róisín de Buitléar, Karl Harron, Deirdre Rogers, Killian Schurmann and Paula Stokes. The exhibition has been running since June and will end this week on 8th December 2011.
SCULPTURE BIENNALE 2012, THE KING'S GARDEN, COPENHAGEN
For more than forty years, a large sculpture exhibition has been held in the King`s Gardens in downtown Copenhagen where Rosenborg Castle is situated. The garden is Copenhagen's most used park and is visited annually by over three million people. The exhibition will take place between 25th August 2012 and 21st October 2012.
The exhibition is free to participate in and each artist may exhibit up to two sculptures. Each sculpture must be able to stand in a public space. Each artist must pay their own transportation costs (www.DSV.com is recommended for transport enquiries. The Danish Sculptor Society aim to raise funds with participating artists for the transportation of pieces to the exhibition). The sculptures are not insured by the Danish Sculptor Society; participating artists must have liability insurance. The Danish Sculptor Society will publish an exhibition newspaper, provides PR, guided tours and events in conjunction with the exhibition.
In order to plan the Sculpture Biennale, please pre-register expressions of interest by email before 11th December 2011 to: schaarup@c.dk (email subject: THE KING'S GARDEN 2012). Following this, a registration form will be sent at the beginning of 2012.
W: See photos from previous years' exhibitions at: www.skulptur.dk/ exhibitions / King's Garden
CRAFTSMANSHIP AWARD AT SHOWCASE 2012 The highly acclaimed Craftsmanship Award at Showcase (now in its fifth year) is an excellent opportunity to exhibit your high levels of craftsmanship. The application form will be available online on the Crafts Council of Ireland website www.ccoi.ie from 12th December 2011 and must be completed and submitted to amanda@ccoi.ie by Wednesday 18th January 2012 by 5pm.
THE ARTHOUSE STUDIO AWARD FOR NATIONAL COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN GRADUATES Applications are now invited for the Arthouse Studio Award for NCAD graduates. For a second year running Laois County Council in association with the National College of Art and Design are offering this award. It is intended to support an emerging artist/designer to develop their professional practice whilst engaging in a residency project and community context. Applicants must have graduated in the past three years from the NCAD. The successful applicant is expected to take up this award at the beginning of April 2012.
The Award offers a bursary of €10,000 towards the residency, reduced rent for studio/ accommodation, curatorial support, exhibition opportunities and lecturing opportunities. Services offered within the complex include a studio space, kiln, exhibition space, rehearsal space, garden space, a digital room, and library facilities.
The closing date for submissions is 12th January 2012 at 12pm. Further information and application forms are available online or by email from the Arts Officer.
THE EPIC AWARDS 2011, UK AND IRELAND The Epic Awards shine a spotlight on the excellent work of voluntary and amateur arts groups. Entries from all parts of the UK and ROI for projects or initiatives that combine some or all of the elements that make an epic arts or crafts programme are welcomed. The Awards want to reward groups that have done great work since Jan 2010, but if your project or initiative is ongoing you can still enter. It helps if you can show what you've achieved so far and what is planned for the future. There will be a winner and runner-up from each of the nations: England, Ireland (including the Republic of Ireland), Scotland and Wales. Further details are found on the website.
THE BRITISH GLASS BIENNALE 2012 CALL FOR ENTRIES The British Glass Biennale, in association with the Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers, is part of the International Festival of Glass. The British Glass Biennale 2012 call for entries is now open. Submissions are being accepted until Monday 20th February 2012.
Cove Park will award a minimum of two Crafts residencies, of up to three months each, to take place during their May to September 2012 programme. UK and international applicants are welcome to apply. They will also award a residency of one month to an emerging designer/maker based in Scotland. The deadline for applications is Friday 27th January 2012.
COLDWORK ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, TOYAMA CITY INSTITUTE, JAPAN Toyama City Institute of Glass Art has a job opening for an Associate Professor of Glass - Coldworking. Their current instructor will finish next August. The application deadline is 31st January 2012. The application must arrive by this date.
A recruitment pdf containing details concerning applicant requirements, job description, terms of employment and the application process is available from the Institute.
STUDIO ASSISTANT NEEDED, GLOUCESTERSHIRE Loco Glass Ltd. is currently expanding and is looking for an assistant to join their glassblowing teams. Job Description: to assist with the production of handmade studio glassware (blowing of some of the ranges as well as assisting other blowers). Physical/ manual work consisting of grinding, polishing, cutting as well as finishing, wrapping and packing of orders will be required. Assisting with customer sales and enquiries will also be part of the job and applicants must have high standards of quality control, good time keeping and be reliable. The assistant will be required to work in an area with a height restriction of 5ft 9”.
The deadline for applications is 16th December 2011. To apply, send a CV and covering letter to Loco Glass Ltd. Studio 2, Brewery Arts Centre, Brewery Court, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1JH, ENGLAND, or email the application. References will be required. Please contact Colin Hawkins if you require further information.
ENTHUSIASTIC GLASSBLOWERS NEEDED FOR AFRICAN BUSH ADVENTURE Kitengela Hot Glass Ltd. is looking for people to assist in training local Kenyan glassblowers, building relationships and developing their skills, as well as helping with production of their normal range of items. They are on the edge of Nairobi National Park and use recycled glass and appropriate technology systems and furnaces. Food, accommodation and a small daily allowance will be provided, minimum 2 week stay required. The deadline for applications is 24th January 2012.
ART TUTORS REQUIRED, WATERFORD The Art Hand is a new rural art school based on the Waterford coast. They are currently developing challenging art courses with artists and tutors who work in a wide range of disciplines. The courses are residential; participants will stay at houses nearby. Tutors can stay at The Art Hand and food is provided. Most of the intensive courses will run for between three and five days.
The Art Hand, officially opening in March 2012, is currently looking for artists to make proposals that have the potential of attracting national as well as overseas participants.
The deadline for proposals is December 9th 2011. The email application should include the following: A paragraph about you and your art (100 to 150 words) A brief description of the course/s you propose A photograph of you (for our website if your course is chosen) 5 or 6 images of your work (for our website if your course is chosen) A link to your website
NATIONAL COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN SEEK PROFESSOR/ HEAD OF VISUAL CULTURE
Applications for Professor/Head of Visual Culture (five year appointment) are currently being accepted at the National College of Art and Design, Dublin (contract type: contract, salary: €89,753 to €106,689 p.a. pensionable). The closing date for applications is 4.00 p.m. on 14th December 2011.
The National College of Art and Design is Ireland's leading educator of art and design practitioners and teachers. NCAD is a recognised college of University College Dublin. NCAD seeks a leader in Visual Culture as the College enters a dynamic phase of development in a changing environment. As part of the senior management team, the postholder will lead implementation plans for future learning and teaching, promote interdisciplinary co-operation and advance joint courses and activities with UCD and other bodies.
A Doctoral qualification is desirable with at least five years post qualifying experience. Candidates will need to demonstrate an impressive record of strategic achievement in practice/ management/education settings, together with the skills, knowledge and experience to lead and manage Visual Culture in NCAD through a period of development over the next five years.
GLASS ART SOCIETY CONFERENCE 2012 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
In recognition of the Toledo Museum of Art's role as the cradle of the American Studio Glass Movement, the Glass Art Society will be holding its 2012 conference in Toledo, Ohio. The city will welcome artists from around the world to celebrate the achievements of the past and to explore the seemingly endless possibilities of glass.
All registrants must be current members of GAS. Register before 2nd March 2012 for the lowest conference rates: * Full Conference Pass, Individual Member: $275.00 * Full Conference Pass, Full-time Student Member: $145.00
SEAN CAMPBELL WINS AT ROYAL ULSTER ACADEMY EXHIBITION
Congratulations to Sean Campbell who was recently awarded the ‘Robinson McIlwaine Architects Original Vision Prize’ for his piece Sentinel – Belfast Lego at the annual Royal Ulster Academy Exhibition for 2011. This is the 130th annual mixed media exhibition, held at the Ulster Museum in Belfast and runs until later in November.
MICHELLE O’ DONNELL (GLASSHAMMER STUDIOS) UNVEILS NEW GLASS INSTALLATION
On Thursday 20th October 2011, a glass art installation by Michelle O’ Donnell of Glasshammer Studios was officially unveiled at Rathmore National School in Naas, Co. Kildare. Michelle was selected by the Per Cent for Artwork committee to complete the project. The large landscape piece was fabricated after a series of workshops with the students, and is now available for all to see.
Fifi Loves Jewellery will be selling at the New Designers section of Marlay Craft Fair. The event takes place over 26th, 27th and 28th of November 2011, at Blackrock, Dublin.
SPONTANEOUS ORDER EXHIBITION AND ARTIST TALKS, SIGNAL ARTS CENTRE, BRAY
Ten female emerging artists have joined in Spontaneous Order to highlight their combined knowledge and skill in Irish craft. The work on exhibition at Signal Arts Centre is made with the same sensitivity and attention to detail an Irish craftsperson would have used centuries ago. Each represented artist shows supreme respect for her medium and this is expressed in the quality of the pieces in this exhibition.
Spontaneous Order features the work of glass-makers Emma Bourke, Fiona Byrne, Maggie Cashman and Emer Lynch, among other makers of various disciplines. Signal Arts Centre, Bray, Co. Wicklow: Tuesday 8th - Sunday 20th November 2011
Opening reception: Thursday 10th November 2011, 7pm - 9pm Artist talks: Thursday 17th November 2011, Kim Murphy and Maggie Cashman will be among the speakers.
ROYAL ULSTER ACADEMY EXHIBITION, ULSTER MUSEUM, BELFAST
The 130th Annual Royal Ulster Academy Exhibition is a mixed media exhibition currently on show at the Ulster Museum in Belfast. Included in this year’s show is the work of Irish glass makers Sean Campbell, Karl Harron and Alison Lowry. The exhibition runs until 20th November 2011.
WINTER OPEN SHOW FEATURING KAREN DONNELLAN, RUA RED, DUBLIN
Winter Open Show is a mixed media exhibition which includes the glass work of Karen Donnellan in the show. The exhibition is takes place at Rua Red, South Dublin Arts Centre, Tallaght, from 11th November to10th December 2011.
DESIGN TREE EXHIBITION, THE IRISH DESIGN SHOP, DUBLIN
The Irish Design Shop presents the exhibition Design Tree as part of Design Week 2011. This exhibition, which opened on 2nd November at no.28 South William Street, showcases the work of twenty makers working in glass, metals, ceramics and jewellery.
Glass exhibitors in Design Tree include Róisín de Buitléar, Karen Donnellan, Catherine Keenan and Sarah McEvoy. The show will continue until Sunday 13th November 2011.
IRISH CRAFT PORTFOLIO, ROYAL HIBERNIAN ACADEMY, DUBLIN
For the first time, the Crafts Council of Ireland will hold an exhibition at the Royal Hibernian Academy in Dublin. A selection of work from Irish Craft Portfolio 2011 will showcase contemporary work by some of Ireland’s most internationally-recognised makers. The exhibition will be officially opened by art critic Gemma Tipton at an event on Thursday 24th November at 6pm, and the exhibition runs until 28th November 2011 at RHA Gallery, Ely Place, Dublin 2.
GLASSBLOWING AND SAND CASTING WORKSHOPS, LEITRIM SCULPTURE CENTRE Glassblowing for Beginners In this two-day workshop participants will explore the extraordinary medium of hot glass. How to gather glass out of the furnace, to control and shape the hot glass, to blow a bubble and make a simple vessel will be taught. Working in two small teams, the emphasis of this course is hands-on experience, with demos and support from experienced trainers.
Dates: Sat 26th & Sun 27th November Mon 28th & Tue 29th November Trainers: Louise Rice & Graham Reid Course Fees: €240 (two days), 10am – 5pm Participants: 4, no previous experience required
Sand Casting with Hot Glass This two day course will introduce the potential of molten glass as a creative material through the process of hot casting into sand moulds. Participants will have the opportunity to ladle glass straight from the furnace and pour right into prepared ‘open faced’ sand moulds using found and sculpted objects. This is the most direct method to create your own solid sculptural forms in glass. All materials are provided, but feel free to bring in your own objects to press in the sand. Appropriate footwear is a must: leather boots are preferred, leather shoes acceptable; no open-toed shoes or sandals!
Dates: Sat 3rd & Sun 4th December Trainer: Keith Seybert Course Fees: €240 (two days), 10am – 5pm Participants: 6, no previous experience required
PATE DE VERRE VESSELS MINI-MASTERCLASS BY ALISON LOWRY, UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER
In the first in a series of two-day 'mini masterclasses', glass artist Alison Lowry will show participants how to create vessels using pate de verre (glass paste). This workshop takes place from 9.30am - 5pm, 19th and 20th November 2011 at the ceramic department, University of Ulster. The cost of the workshop is £125/£100 concession.
All aspects of this technique will be covered from design to mould making, packing the glass to firing. No previous experience with glass is required and all materials will be supplied.
GAMES - GLASS PANEL EXHIBITION, CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Games; an exhibition of glass panels, will take place at the National Waterfront Museum, Swansea from 8th July to 23rd September 2012. The exhibition will commemorate the Olympics taking place in Britain. With the theme of ‘games’ in mind, applicants are asked to submit 40cm x 40cm glass panels; interpretation of the theme is open to the individual. Specific framing requirements must be adhered to. For further information please see the attached detailed bulletin.
MFA GLASS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY CARBONDALE – CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
The MFA program in Glass at Southern Illinois University is a three year programme and offers graduate assistantships with full tuition waiver and monthly stipend. The School of Art and Design at SIU Carbondale includes a 4,000-square-foot Surplus Gallery, facilities in glass, ceramics, blacksmithing, small metals, foundry, sculpture, and 2D areas including printmaking, as well as up-to-date digital imaging equipment. Graduate students have private studio space, 24-hour access to studio facilities, and exposure to a variety of art, design, and art history courses as well as visiting artist lectures and workshops. With over 50 graduate students in the School of Art and Design, SIU offers a strong sense of community for entering MFA students.
The Glass program at SIU has a fully equipped hotshop and coldshop, numerous kilns of varying sizes, as well as a moldmaking area, critique space, and a mobile glass studio. Students also have access to photo equipment for documentation of work. Strong applicants to the MFA program in glass should be pursuing research in glass and developing their career toward being professional artists. The Glass program is seeking graduate assistants who have experiences as glass studio technician and/or teaching beginning level glass survey classes. A variety of graduate assistantships are available throughout the art and design areas. All Graduate assistantships have full tuition waiver and monthly stipend. Travel funds and scholarships are also available for the graduate students to attend conferences and participate in exhibitions.
Applications are due 15th February 2012. For queries and questions please contact Jiyong Lee, Associate Professor.
NORTHLANDS CREATIVE GLASS – KILN FORMING AND KILN CASTING RESIDENCY
Northlands are offering an eight week residency for four talented glass artists and are looking for artists who have an interest in exploring new forms of making, or ways of working, through collaboration. The residency will take place between Monday 16th April and Sunday 10th June 2012. The deadline for applications is 2nd December 2011.
KILKENNY COUNTY COUNCIL ARTS OFFICE 2011 BURSARY AWARD
Kilkenny County Council Arts Office is now inviting artists working across all art form to apply for its Arts Office 2011 Bursary. Applications will be accepted from individual creative practitioners working in any art form to enable them to pursue their practice, to develop within their chosen discipline, including research and development, professional development, collaborative projects and activities, multidisciplinary projects and equipment. Individuals seeking assistance must be involved in arts activities which, in the opinion of the Arts Office, develop knowledge of the arts and arts practice, their own practice and that of others. They must seek to promote the arts and artists practice to the public and develop an appreciation of the arts and their own practice and that of others. Undertakings should also assist in improving the standards of the arts and arts practice. The Arts Office is encouraging individuals seeking assistance to involve other! s in their project, to assist and develop collaborative practice and engage with others in the execution of their activity or project.
Rollin Karg of Karg Art Glass (Kechi, Kansas) is currently seeking applications to the position of Studio Assistant for his blowing studio.
Forty hours a week, salaried job, vacation, holidays and 1/2 of insurance paid are offered. The successful applicant will receive nine hours of free blow time per week and unlimited access to the cold shop and metal shop.
LECTURER REQUIRED, SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY CARBONDALE, USA
SIU Carbondale - School of Art and Design - is seeking a 50% FTE Lecturer (non-tenure-track) in Glass. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a two-semester term appointment (Spring Semester 1st January – 15th May 2012; Fall Semester 16th August – 31st December 2012)
Qualifications required: MFA degree in Studio Glass with previous college level teaching experience in glass area. Applicants must exhibit proficiency in teaching a variety of advanced level studio glassart and concepts at advanced college level. Applicants must be proficient with organizing and maintaining a glass studio to include hot glass, kiln and cold glass working facilities. The applicant must show evidence of a strong commitment to personal research.
Duties: Responsibilities will include teaching two glass courses per semester along with maintaining office hours, supervising and organising the glass studio facilities. The successful candidate will also oversee the students who study in the Glass Program with the faculty in the area.
Application Deadline: 14th November 2011 or until filled. To apply send letter of application, curriculum vitae, artist statement, statement of teaching philosophy, names of three references, twenty images of personal work and transcript to: Jiyong Lee, Associate Professor Chair of Glass Search Committee School of Art and Design Mail Code 4301 SIU Carbondale 1100 S. Normal Avenue Carbondale, IL 62901 USA
Monday 17 October 2011
DR. JUDITH SCHWARTZ LECTURES, NATIONAL COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
Dr. Judith S. Schwartz currently directs the Sculpture in Craft Media area at New York University’s Department of Art and Art Professions. On Tuesday 18th October she will present lectures at the National College of Art and Design, Dublin. Topics which she will address on the day include: Confrontational Ceramics, How the Galleries Function for Crafts NYC and Globally, Guiding a Global Career. Other speakers on the day include Michael Moore (University of Ulster), Henry Pim (NCAD) and Colleen Dube (Fulbright Program).
This event is free but seating is limited and needs to be reserved. Lunch and tea can be provided for a fee of €10 which can be paid on the day but must be booked at the same time of seat reservation.
A ceramic exhibition will also open after the event at 6pm at Gallery Zozimus (56 Frances street, Dublin 8). Exhibiting artists in this exhibition are: Sinéad Glynn, Kate O’ Kelly, Brian O’ Lionnaín, Colin O’ Riordain, Henry Pim, Sarah Mooney-Weigersma, Ruth Power, Fearghal MacPháidín, Richy Quin.
In 2011 - 2012 six international artists working in glass, ceramics, silversmithing, jewellery, and textiles will give lectures at the Ulster Museum. This is a unique insight into artists at the peak of their practice. The lecture series is organised by the Applied Arts Ulster group and is supported by Craft NI.
The first Applied Art Masterclass in the 2011- 2012 series will be ceramicist Deirdre McLoughlin, 1pm -2pm on Thursday 27 October at the Ulster Museum. Colin Reid will be the fifth presenting artist to participate, on Thursday 23rd February 2012, 1pm – 2pm at the Ulster Museum.
GLASS AND BRONZE WORKSHOPS AT LEITRIM SCULPTURE CENTRE, MANORHAMILTON
Glassblowing for Beginners Workshop 15th & 16th October / 19th & 20th October 2011 Trainer: Louise Rice & Graham Reid. Course Fees: €240 (two days) 10am – 5pm Participants: 6. Experience: No experience required.
In this two-day workshop you will explore the extraordinary medium of hot glass. You will learn how to gather glass out of the furnace, to control and shape the hot glass, to blow a bubble and make a simple vessel. Working in two small teams, the emphasis of this course is hands-on experience, with demos and support from an experienced glassblower. Louise Rice is based at the Sculpture Centre in Manorhamilton and studied glass at Edinburgh College of Art and the Rietveld Acadamie in Amsterdam.
Advanced Refractory Mouldmaking for Kiln Cast Glass & Bronze Casting Workshop Friday 21st – Sunday 23rd October 2011 Trainer: Keith Seybert. Course Fees: €200 (three days) 10am – 5pm Participants: 8. Experience: Some basic experience required.
This workshop will cover how to make a successful investment type refractory mould for casting Bronze or Glass. You come with a vision, a wax and a will to work, and you’ll leave with a mould ready to “burn out” and pour in the next bronze workshop. Mould construction, “Gating & venting”, investment refractories, and ceramic based mould materials will be discussed with an aim towards enabling participants to “customise” their approach to fit their vision. Both poured “block” moulds and Roman/Italian “hand built” moulds will be demonstrated.
Bronze Casting Using Solid Investment Workshop Thursday 3rd - Sunday 6th November 2011 Trainer: Tim Morris. Course Fees: €370 (four days) -10am to 5pm Participants: 8. Experience: No experience required
Participants will make a piece of sculpture working directly with wax, vent and sprew, make an investment mould and cast their own piece on the final day to make a finished bronze. On this course, you will get to make probably two moulds, depending upon their size and complexity. One of which you will have time to melt out and pour in the bronze. Generally, a beginner will come away with a minimum of one rough bronze (for example a 6" statue or axe head). You may not have time to file and clean it, but this can be done in your own time. Finished bronzes can then be patinated on the Patination Workshop. Extra moulds can be poured at another time. Your work will be weighed on the last day and anything over 10lbs will be charged at €5 / lb. For example, two 6" statues will generally be less than 10lbs, so for most people, no extra payment will be necessary.
