Mold Making for Beginners (Limited Offering) – New!
Adult Multi-Week | Available
Turn small found or crafted objects into concrete using both 1-part and 2-part rubber mold making techniques. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn to build mold boxes, mix and pour rubber, and cast with high-performance concrete. Create 1-part molds for flat-backed objects like trays, tiles, or coasters, and 2-part molds for more intricate objects with full 3D geometry. Explore strategies for mold separation, registration keys, and pouring techniques. Expect to leave with two molds and replica cast pieces. Test, experiment, and have fun. These molds will be useful for a variety of mediums.
- N-95 mask required.
This class does not meet on 10/19.
Accessibility notes: Many artmaking processes require the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time, fine motor skills/finger dexterity, repetitive motions, vision, and some amount of physical strength. VisArts values making classes accessible to everyone, and is always happy to work with students to make accommodations when possible. Please reach out to info@visarts.org with specific questions related to accessibility or accommodations.
Students will be on their feet most of the time. Mixing silicone and concrete with a hand drill can be a little tiring on the arms.
Classes are confirmed one week prior to the start date. In order to help us confirm classes, please register as early as possible.
On-site courses do not come with studio access outside of class time. Paid open studio access is available through our Studio Access Program. Please visit visarts.org for more information.
Alicia Dietz
Alicia Dietz served in the U.S Army for ten years as an officer, Blackhawk maintenance test pilot, and Company Commander. She flew combat and peacekeeping missions in Iraq, Egypt, Israel, and in Europe. After the military, Alicia studied traditional woodworking at Vermont Woodworking School and is currently earning her MFA at VCU. Alicia has received numerous awards including the VMFA Visual Arts Fellowship. Her current work is the beginning of a journey to expose the visible and invisible wounds of veterans, and to explore her thoughts about what war does to soldier's bodies, minds, and to their humanity.
https://www.aliciadietzstudios.com/