Sandcasting

Discover the art of sandcasting with hot glass! Immerse yourself in the process as you create unique molds in sand through impressing various objects, intricately carving out designs, and engaging in imaginative experimentation. Taught by Nadina Geary and Olivia Gates.

What to expect
This introductory class covers the basics of sandcasting with hot glass. You’ll make molds by pressing objects into sand and carving simple designs. Once your mold is ready, our teaching artists will pour molten glass into it to create your finished glass piece.

What to bring?
To participate in this workshop, you must wear fully covered, flat shoes, clothing in natural fabrics (denim, wool, cotton, linen), and have long hair pulled back. This is important for your safety in the hotshop. You must wear your prescription glasses over contact lenses. All materials and safety equipment for this class will be provided. Please bring a bottle of water.

What will you make? 
Each participant will get their own tray to craft two moulds for pouring hot glass into. Participants are encouraged to bring small personal objects to use to personalise their mould - while noting that sandcasting finely detailed objects is difficult to achieve. We recommend natural objects like seeds and shells, but manmade objects with defined textures are also good and marks made by hand are also encouraged. The final two works will be no bigger than 15 cm on their longest side - please consider this when selecting your other objects.

This program is suitable for ages 10+ (no previous experience required).

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