Introduction to Casting

Introduction to Casting with Louis Ramirez

Date: Friday & Saturday, October 21 & 22

Time: 6-9 Friday, 9-1 Saturday

Cost: $145 current BoMA members
$165 for non-members

Materials fee: $25

Location: Boulder Metalsmithing Association
4919 Broadway, Unit 14
Boulder, CO 80304

Class Description
The class will cover the basics of lost wax casting; sprue and invest, burnout and cast. Students will come to the class with their own wax models or use a model supplied by the instructor. Wax carving will be covered in a separate workshop.

Prerequisites
None

Students need to bring

Wax model not to exceed .5 dat (optional)
10 dwt sterling silver casting grain (optional)

Materials kit (provided by instructor)* $25

Wax model (if student doesn't have one)
Sterling silver casting grain

*Materials kit purchase is required for all BoMA workshops. The kit insures all students have the same tools and materials require to learn the technique and allows the instructor and the students to focus on the technique rather than the materials.

About the Instructor
Louis Ramirez is a third generation jeweler. He has over 30 years experience in the industry doing trade work for retail jewelers, casting one of a kind items and limited production work.

Number of Seats
Maximum eight students. All participants will be required to sign a waiver.

CANCELLATION POLICY

You may cancel up to 10 business days prior to the start of the class and receive a full refund, less $10 processing.
Cancellations 5-10 business days prior to the start of the class are eligible for a 50% refund.
Cancellations occurring less than 5 business days prior to the start date will not be refunded,
In the event we have to cancel a class, you will be notified prior to the start date and will be issued a full refund.