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In this 4 session class, students will learn the process of lost wax casting. From carving wax to centrifugal casting, we will cover all the basics of the casting process.

Session 1 and 2 - Carving wax

Session 3 - Spruing and investing

Session 4 - Casting and clean up

Students will be provided with wax, tools, and bronze to cast with. Students can bring scrap sterling silver to cast with and BARN will have some available for purchase (please bring cash or check made out to BARN).

Details:

Age Level: Youth Class, Ages 14-17.

• No jewelry experience needed for this class. 
  
• Please complete and return this fillable PDF minor permission form.
• Tuition assistance is available. Click here to apply.  
• BARN reserves the right to cancel this class in the case of low enrollment and will notify families of this decision one week prior to the start of the class.  A full refund will be given. 
  
• $25 materials fee is included int he class tuition when you register.
• Please bring a bag lunch. BARN has a refrigerator to store your lunch, located in the kitchenette on the lower level.
  
  

Instructor Bio:

Maggie Bevis is a metalsmith with a focus in casting. She graduated from the University of North Florida with a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts, concentration in sculpture.  After her first iron pour in 2012, she was hooked on casting in all forms.

Jody Lyle is a goldsmith with over 25 years of experience designing and making jewelry.  She has a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts from the University of North Texas where she studied with world-renowned enamel artist Harlan Butt.  She has continued here education over the years with apprenticeships, trade school training, and skill building classes. She believes in learning by doing, and continues to home her skills, practicing and acquiring new techniques from other jewelers and is continually expanding the definition of her jewelry.

Contact: Jewelry.Lead@BainbridgeBARN.org