Bronze Courses

Aim of the course To teach techniques which will enable the trainee to make small bronze pieces therefore giving him/her the possibility to join the world of bronze sculpture at a very reasonable cost : the set up of a small workshop will not exceed 250 Euros.
Course programme

- 1st and 2nd days : modelling of the beeswax, various heating techniques : charcoal fire, hair-dryer, hot air-gun, hot water.
The trainee decides on the piece he/she wants to make.

- 3rd and 4th days : making of the moulds which are a mixture of horse or donkey manure and sand or grog (clay which has been fired then reduced to powder).
Drying, removal of wax, firing of the moulds.

- 5th day : smelting of the various metals (copper, zinc, tin) and pouring, breaking of the moulds, finishing and simple patinas.

At the end of the course, each trainee receives an aide-mémoire.
Where to do the course
Formula 1 In my workshop in Montaut, a small village in the South-West of France, situated between Mont-de-Marsan and Dax.
Formula 2 During events organized anywhere in France (i.e. Dordogne, Brittany, Vendée…). Generally, the organization provides accommodation at a very reasonable price.
  In each case, the minimum number of trainees is 4 and maximum 8. Below 4 trainees, the course is cancelled.
Caution Do not forget to get an antitetanus injection. Horse manure ranks high for tetanus. TETANUS IS A DEADLY SICKNESS.
Dates Please, get in touch with me
Cost
 For 5 days i.e. 40 hours : 600 Euros.

This does not include meals and accommodation but includes all the necessary tools and materials to work with.

Also included : collection and delivery to the airport (Pau or Biarritz) or the railway station (Dax).

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