Gravity Casting II: Cuttlefish
| Dates: | February 27, 2027 |
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| Meets: | Sa from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Location: | 25 Sagamore Road Metals Studio |
| Cost: | $237.00 |
There are still openings remaining at this time.
This introduction workshop is a series of three, each offering a unique opportunity to learn the basics of beginner small-scale casting that can be done in your home studio.
In Part II students will learn how to prep a one-time use molds from cuttlebone fish bone, then pour their liquid scrap silver into that mold. If time permits students can turn their castings into one of a kind jewelry.
Materials fee only covers bronze casting grain. If students wish to make pieces out of sterling they should pre-purchase at least 1.5oz of .925 sterling silver casting grain (Item #100800 on Rio Grande) and/or bring any and all solder-free sterling or fine silver scrap they have collected.
Consider Signing up for Gravity Casting I and Gravity Casting III
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Effective September 1, 2024 and onward: ALL WORCESTER CENTER FOR CRAFTS COURSES WILL REQUIRE AT LEAST 5 BUSINESS DAYS NOTICE PRIOR TO THE START DATE OF THE COURSE IN ORDER FOR STUDENTS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR A REFUND. See Website for more information.
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Questions? Call us at 508.753.8183 X301
Notes:
For safety reasons we ask everyone to comply with the dress code policy in the Metals Department: Closed-toe footwear (no high heels), pants/shorts must go below the knee, long hair must be pulled back from the face and secured.
If your class is scheduled to occur in the evenings after 5PM or if you arrive on a weekend before 10AM, please enter the facilities through our rear, handicap-accessible Studio Entrance across from the Parking Lot. The front entrance and offices lock at 5PM. As you enter through the Studio Entrance, please take a right if you are looking for the Ceramics Studio. Please take a left if you are looking for the Metals Studio or the Multimedia Studio.
| Fee: | $237.00 |
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| Hours: | 6.00 |
| CEUs: | 6.00 |
Fee Breakdown
| Category | Description | Amount |
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| Course Fee (Basic) | Student Fee | $ 180.00 |
| Mandatory Fee | Materials Fee | $ 20.00 |
| Mandatory Fee | Studio Fee | $ 37.00 |
25 Sagamore Road Metals Studio
Lauren Beaudoin
Lauren Anabela Beaudoin is a Salvadoran born metalsmith, craft educator and sole proprietor of Creative Dexterity. After taking her first metalsmithing class as a teen Lauren knew this was a passion she wanted to pursue. This led her to the Massachusetts College of Art and Design where she earned her BFA in metals.Working primary in sterling silver and other copper alloyed metals her designs investigate shape, depth and kinetic movement. Her latest adornment series explores color and texture through the patination process.
As a craft educator Beaudoin has taught various jewelry/metalsmithing adult and youth courses throughout Massachusetts. She currently resides in Western Massachusetts where she is an active studio artist. For more information about her work and craft education visit her website at creativedexterity.com
Achievements
2019 Featured in Bella Armoire Jewelry Magazine ‘Color and Texture Layered Pendant’ - Spring Issue, USA
2014 Jewelry to be featured in upcoming book Retrash: Recycle, Upcycle, Repurpose, Reuse by Nathan Devine, Self Published in New York, USA
2012 Featured in The Pulse Magazine - September, USA
2010 Featured in The Pulse Magazine 'The Master Metalsmith Behind Creative Dexterity' - February, USA
2009 Jewelry featured in Macworld Magazine 'Responsible Recycling' - April, USA
2009 Jewelry featured in book 1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse: Remake, Restyle, Recycle, Renew by Garth Johnson, Quarry Books, USA