MAKING MOLDS FOR CERAMICS | Marco Malavolti
16-17-18-19-20 March 2022
Maximum 4 participants | This course will cover plaster moulding.
Reproducing a shape for large or small productions, but also creating unique objects from a casting or pressure mould, simplifying the working processes; this is the dream of many ceramists.
The trainer Marco Malavolti will present an effective, simple and creative programme for the creation of multi-part casting and pressure moulds. The course will start with an idea and a personal project and will then develop a model which will be analysed before making your own mould.
The course is aimed at a group of a maximum of 4 people and this will give participants the opportunity to develop many of their own personal designs, even large ones.
The 35-hour workshop lasts from 9.00 to 17.00 on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and from 9.00 to 16.00 on Sunday.
Included in the Workshop cost:
35 hours of teaching | all the necessary materials | perfectly equipped studio
Teacher: Marco Malavolti
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To confirm your inscription you have to make a bank transfer of a deposit or the total amount.
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