What Will I Do Day one Experiment with different waxes to make a small sculpture to cast. You may also bring in a wax you have already made to cast, but please be aware that due to the rising costs of pewter try to keep the wax relatively small (eg. the size of a lemon).

Day two Add casting ‘runners’ and ‘risers’ to your wax sculptures in preparation for casting, then make plaster moulds. These moulds will then be heated to burn out the wax which will leave a negative cavity to be filled with molten pewter.

Day three Melt…

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It is essential to wear old clothes and strong footwear.

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Sam Harvey - 29 January 2023

A fabulous couple of weekends with Robert. Patient and attentive to what each of us wanted to do and learn. I learnt so much and love the work I made. Thank you again LSW

christina - 24 May 2022

Brilliant as always. The focus on individual aims is so helpful and I remain appreciative of the tutoring and facilities at the London Scultpure Workshop.

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London Sculpture Workshop is an independent sculpture studio in Woolwich, South East London, located within Thames Side Studios, offering exceptional facilities for artists and those interested in making three-dimensional work.

Our short course programme covers a wide variety of technical and skill-based processes, taught by practicing artists in superbly equipped workshops. We teach a range of skills including welding, casting, mould making, metal and wood work, ceramics and hot metal practices.

London Sculpture Workshop is a not-for-profit, community interested company, established in 2012 by artists Giles Corby and Jessica Mello, trained at RCA and Slade. LSW…

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