Aluminum Casting | Teresa Lind | Tue-Fri, Sept 23-26 | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Adult | Metal | All Levels
Members: $560 | Non-Members: $600
Course ID: 3D2511
*This workshop must meet a minimum number of students by August 19, 2025.
Concept
Using the bonded sand method, learn the art of aluminum casting in this engaging and labor-intensive workshop. Create a bonded sand mold of an original wax, oil-based clay, and/or found object sculpture or transform a pattern made prior to class.
Experience
Teresa guides you step-by-step through the bonded sand method of aluminum casting, resulting in a finished sculpture. Spend the first day creating a simple sculpture for casting, followed by hands-on practice making a mold, using the melt furnace, and pouring metal. On the final day, cut, grind, and file excess metal and use finishing and coloring processes to complete your piece. Expect a moderate amount of labor.
Skill Level
All levels welcome; beginners to advanced.
Adult | Metal | All Levels
Members: $560 | Non-Members: $600
Course ID: 3D2511
*This workshop must meet a minimum number of students by August 19, 2025.
Concept
Using the bonded sand method, learn the art of aluminum casting in this engaging and labor-intensive workshop. Create a bonded sand mold of an original wax, oil-based clay, and/or found object sculpture or transform a pattern made prior to class.
Experience
Teresa guides you step-by-step through the bonded sand method of aluminum casting, resulting in a finished sculpture. Spend the first day creating a simple sculpture for casting, followed by hands-on practice making a mold, using the melt furnace, and pouring metal. On the final day, cut, grind, and file excess metal and use finishing and coloring processes to complete your piece. Expect a moderate amount of labor.
Skill Level
All levels welcome; beginners to advanced.
Adult | Metal | All Levels
Members: $560 | Non-Members: $600
Course ID: 3D2511
*This workshop must meet a minimum number of students by August 19, 2025.
Concept
Using the bonded sand method, learn the art of aluminum casting in this engaging and labor-intensive workshop. Create a bonded sand mold of an original wax, oil-based clay, and/or found object sculpture or transform a pattern made prior to class.
Experience
Teresa guides you step-by-step through the bonded sand method of aluminum casting, resulting in a finished sculpture. Spend the first day creating a simple sculpture for casting, followed by hands-on practice making a mold, using the melt furnace, and pouring metal. On the final day, cut, grind, and file excess metal and use finishing and coloring processes to complete your piece. Expect a moderate amount of labor.
Skill Level
All levels welcome; beginners to advanced.
INSTRUCTOR
Teresa Lind's start in fine arts was in drawing and painting. Her love for sculpture didn't develop until her fourth year in undergrad at UW-Oshkosh. Today her practice involves iron, bronze, and aluminum casting. Recently Teresa shared her outdoor sculpture in a solo exhibition at Cedarburg Art Museum. When not making work, she is either teaching or working on her house. Teresa holds an MFA from UW-Milwaukee and is a Lecturer of Sculpture at UW-Whitewater.
