New Classes 2026
Introduction to Bronze Casting
Learn the art of lost-wax bronze casting in this hands-on, eight-week class, with individual guidance throughout the process. Held on Monday evenings, the class introduces the craft of working in wax, creating molds, and investing sculptures in shell or plaster before moving on to metal pours.
Given the time available for learning, projects will be small sculptures or parts. Larger pours may be offered in a future intermediate class, which may involve welding and more intricate molding techniques.
December and January sessions are now open for booking. Please use the contact form below.
Details:
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8-week class meets on Monday nights, 6:00 to 9:30 PM
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Sculpture or found-item casting. No larger than 4x4x4 inches due to class size
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Requires gloves and personal safety gear, such as a 3M mask for refractory work.
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Pouring and hot-metal PPE provided
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Limit 3 due to the need for workspace for each.
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Class: Introductory. Price: $300
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Costs: Additional costs may apply for bronze usage and shell material.
Introduction to pattern-weld billet making
Pattern-welded steel is prized for its beauty and durability. In this hands-on class, you’ll explore the art of pattern crafting by forge-welding different steels and shaping them into a billet. Through guided, step-by-step instruction and individual attention, you’ll learn how patterns such as San-Mai, ladder, raindrop, and twist are created by combining steels with different properties and manipulating the metal to reveal their variations after acid etching.
The class focuses on making an initial billet and forming simple patterns. It does not include shaping a knife, which requires significantly more time. With the right basic equipment, you can continue the process at home. I hope to add a blade-forming class in the future. The techniques are straightforward to teach, but completing a blade takes time.
December and January dates are now open for booking. Please use the contact form below.
Details:
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Four-week class, meeting Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 9:30 PM
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Create a welded billet for knife making or other machining projects
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Bring gloves and appropriate personal protective equipment, such as a 3M mask for grinding and forge work
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Limited to three students to ensure each person has adequate workspace and individual attention
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Introductory class price: $150
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Additional costs may apply for specialty steel alloys. Some suitable alloys will be provided for use in class.
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