Events Programme

Introduction to Casting and Model Making - 11yrs+

Sun 28-03-2010 15:00

• Children • Workshops

Ticket price: €25.00

Dates: Sunday 28th March
Time: 2-6pm
Ages: 11yrs +
Booking fee: €25.00

The objective of this workshop is to introduce adults and children to basic techniques in casting and modeling.  The technical process of plaster mold-making will be demonstrated using found objects, such as toys, kitchen/garden objects etc.  Participants will be shown how to measure and mix plaster and will then be given the opportunity to make their own mold.  It will be then be demonstrated how to cast into these molds using three different techniques - paper-mache, wax and latex.

The objective of this workshop is to introduce adults and children to basic techniques in casting and modeling. The technical process of plaster mold-making will be demonstrated using found objects, such as toys, kitchen/garden objects etc. Participants will be shown how to measure and mix plaster and will then be given the opportunity to make their own mold. It will be then be demonstrated how to cast into these molds using three different techniques - paper-mache, wax and latex.