Course: Mould Casting with Ciaran Patterson, Friday 23 & Saturday 24 May

Dates: Friday 23 & Saturday 24 May
Places: 8
Duration: 2 Days
Cost: €250

The Mould Casting course builds on mould-making experience over two days by focusing on the process of mould making and casting objects in various materials. More advanced mould making processes will be discussed and demonstrated (participants should have previous mould making experience or untertaken the Mould Making course at FSAS). There will be an opportunity to discuss and cast in different materials such as plaster, wax, jesmonite, and various resins. All materials will be provided.

Ciaran Patterson studied Model-making and Special Effects in IADT. He has worked extensively in the bronze casting profession for more than twenty years, both in Ireland and Australia. Ciaran has experience in making large moulds in a variety of materials, including silicone rubber, plaster, fibreglass, and ceramic shell. Ciaran is Building Manager at FSAS and also works at Bronze Art Fine Art Foundry, where he specialises in mould making, wax work and patination. Ciaran is a visiting Lecturer at NCAD, teaching patination techniques in the bronze casting evening class.

Please note: spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

To book a place, please email: artadmin@firestation.ie