What’s Included in the 3 Day In-Studio Workshop
Prenatal belly casting sculptures
Baby hand and feet impressions
Mom and baby holding hands
How to frame in deep shadow box frames
Understanding framing formats
Raised Impressions as Medallions
Group or family castings
Workshop to Create a Business From Home
How to create prenatal belly casting with models
Create a mother and child embrace hand casting composition
How to create raised impression medallions & how to frame
Create 3D impressions of baby feet and hands
Learn to assemble castings and picture in a deep shadow box
Designing and casting a Family or Friends Group sculpture composition
Receive a Binder with Information to set up your business
Receive continued support and access weekly webinars
In-Studio Course Breakdown
Day 1
– Prenatal Casting with model
– Two applications – a) small cast with alginate, b) large cast with plaster bandage.
– Plaster bandage design and decoration options.
– How to re-enforce both castings
– How to prepare both sculptures for either wall hanging or standing base
– How to mix 3 min. alginate using proper proportions and water temperature
– What tools and materials to use and where to purchase on going supplies
– Discussion with regard to operating a business from home
– Marketing information, list of wholesalers and ongoing support
Day 2
– Adult hand casting using 3 min. alginate
– Visit from Mom and baby for two hand and two feet casting sculptures.
– Mother and child hand casting composition and method
– How to create Medallion and Free Form castings
– How to create a Group Casting Composition
– How to mix and pour casting stone to create “the positive”
– De-molding your castings – what tools to use – Problem solving discussion
– Create additional samples to take home
Day 3
– Completion of all casting sculptures
– Preparing castings for framing
– What finishes and sealers to use
– Understanding framing techniques and formats developed by Life Casting School of Art
– How to prepare and secure the sculptures in-to the shadow box
– Finishing your frames for presentation
– Understanding acid free mats and why it is important
– Presentation of Certificate of Completion from Life Casting School of Art