June 8th 2012 - Breaking the Mould

We have developed unique micro casting techniques for this class which result in stunning wearable pieces.  

You will finish this class with a range of pieces made using the different techniques learned in the class.

Time and Place

Duration 1 day - 10.00am to 4.00pm - Total 6 hours. 

Warm Glass UK, 5 Havyatt Park, Wrington, Bristol. BS40 5PA

Class Description

An exciting and intensive one day course encompassing several casting techniques, resulting in a range of finished jewellery components.

Each student will be taught the basic principals of :

• frit and powder casting
• the magic of freeze and fuse
• cold working
• mounting

The course is designed to be an introduction to micro-casting for jewellery.  The techniques learned in this class are all achievable in a small kiln.

With the emphasis on creating final wearable pieces, you will learn the processes and be given the technical knowhow for casting in a small kiln. 

Teacher - Claire Hall, preofessional jewellery designer maker.

What to Prepare

• no previous experience required
• please wear work clothes and closed toed shoes
• all materials and a delicious lunch are included and all necessary tools are provided.  Please advise us of any special dietary requirements.
• we restrict the class size to 8 people
• we teach using Bullseye Glass (CoE90)

Cancellations up to 4 weeks before the course 100% refund or alternative class offered, after that date a 50% refund will be given up to 1 week prior to the course.