BRONZE CASTING – Sculpting From Wax Functional & Decorative :: Thursday 7th/Friday 8th & Thursday 14th/Friday 15th May 2026

£395.00

Available!

*SIX PLACES REMAINING*

With Shane Whitehead

This bronze casting course is designed to take students through the ancient lost wax casting process. The course will take students through the techniques needed to create your own bronze casting which maybe functional, decorative or whimsical Shane will be on hand to support and encourage your ideas.

The first two days will cover; wax sculpting and creating a casting tree, the second two days will be spent casting your sculpture, finishing your castings and finally touch on patination techniques.

The course is suited to all levels of ability and experience. The first two days will be held at The Old Kennels, the second two days will be held at the foundry near Street in Somerset.

£395 for four days
(plus materials approx. £110 based on amount of metal used and metal price)

Available!

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Courses run 10am – 4pm, we will be glad to welcome you for coffee from 9.45am.

A selection of teas, coffee and soft drinks are inclusive and served throughout the day.

Please bring a packed lunch or see our ‘Boxed Lunch’ menu options available to pre-order.

Each course has a detailed requirements list so you know if there is anything in particular you will need to bring or wear. We try and keep this minimal and supply most of what you need, but we know that people also like to bring their own ‘kit’ if they have it. Please ensure you read your list carefully and do ask if there is anything that isn’t clear!

We also offer 4* B&B accommodation please enquire or see our course accommodation page full details – it is worth noting that during course times we only have attendees staying here so our accommodation is not available through the usual online system.

Printable directions and Google Map links to help you find The Old Kennels can be found on our  ‘How to Find Us’ page (sat nav will not bring you to the door as being rural the postcode area is quite large).

For answers to some frequently asked questions about courses please see our FAQs’ page.

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