This workshop goes through some of the basic principles of carving a wax model and casting in pewter. The day will start carving a wax pattern for pendant and then this will be used to make a two-part rubber mould.
You will then pour pewter into your mould and cast a pewter piece, which will be filed emeryed and polished ready to wear. You will also take home the wax and rubber mould so you can make more of the design if wanted.
It is not necessary to have any experience either working with metal or carving the wax as Fleur will guide you through the whole process step by step. This is a great opportunity to experience working with pewter and creating your own unique piece.
What is included: All materials needed throughout the course will be included and complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits.
You may want to bring an apron or wear old clothes as it can be dusty working with the wax and pewter.
TUTOR Fleur Grenier trained at the Royal College of Art in London and has 30 years’ experience of working with pewter. Working from her studio in Angmering she designs and make pewter homeware that she sells through galleries and contemporary craft fairs, and she is represented by the London gallery Ruup and Form for her sculptural pieces.
Fleur has a passion for working with pewter and in 2010 Crowood Press published her book Pewter Design and Techniques, she enjoys passing the skills she has developed so other people can experience this lovely material.
