{"product_id":"2027-03-20-casting-a-bronze-medallion","title":"2027-03-20 - Casting a Bronze Medallion","description":"\u003ch2\u003eClass Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule: \u003c\/strong\u003eMarch 20-21 (9:00-3:00 pm CT)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is an in-person class held at Vesterheim Folk Art School.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(44, 187, 191); text-decoration: underline;\" title=\"INSTRUCTOR NAME\" href=\"vesterheim.org\/instructors\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Kelly Ludeking\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel of Instruction: \u003c\/strong\u003eBeginner Friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this class you will have the opportunity to create your own 3” bronze medallion with your original design on both sides.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first day will be an introduction to the metal casting process so you will understand what it takes to create cast metal objects. We will discuss the history of casting and how the ancient cultures were able to do this complex process with no electricity, just ingenuity.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the introduction, you will get your 3” medallion made of high density foam that is easily carved. We will sketch our ideas on it in pencil, and then we will carve into the pieces with our sharp knives. If you have done woodcarving this will be very easy for you, if you haven't, it is still easy.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe medallions have to be finished by the end of class time. Then, the instructor takes them and casts them into a silica sand mold with a binder agent that holds the sand together and captures every detail of your design in reverse. The next day, we will cast the metal – the exciting part! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will start with an overview of the foundry, so you will have an understanding of how it all works together to melt metal. We will also take a detailed look at a finished sand mold so we understand how it will help create your medallions. When the metal is at 2100 degrees F, the instructor's team will pour the molten bronze into all the molds filling in the voids left by your foam medallions.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce this is done, we wait a half hour to open the molds up and see what happened!  Then we will grind away all the excess metal and wire brush away the sand. This will be  mostly led by the instructor. Now, you have a finished piece of cast bronze art that you personally created.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKelly guarantees you will have a great time and learn a lot!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere will be a materials fee of $75 paid directly to the instructor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents need to supply:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety glasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhatever carving knives or tools you wish to bring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEnrollment Deadline\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFebruary 26, 2027\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vesterheim.org\/folk-art-school\/#cancellation-policy\" title=\"Cancellation Policy\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(44, 187, 191); text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Cancellation Policy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vesterheim.org\/exhibit\/scholarships-discounts\/\" title=\"Scholarships and Discounts\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(44, 187, 191); text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn about Scholarships and Discounts.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(44, 187, 191);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.vesterheim.org\/pages\/folk-art-courses\" title=\"Folk Art School Current Courses\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(44, 187, 191); text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eReturn to Current Course Offerings.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vesterheim Folk Art School","offers":[{"title":"Non-Member Tuition","offer_id":43838766940234,"sku":"IP.2027.Q1.12","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Member Tuition","offer_id":43838766973002,"sku":"IP.2027.Q1.12MT","price":205.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/4712\/0202\/files\/LudekingMedallion4.jpg?v=1786380305","url":"https:\/\/store.vesterheim.org\/products\/2027-03-20-casting-a-bronze-medallion","provider":"Vesterheim Museum Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}