Metal Casting (Ages 15-18)

Metal Casting (Ages 15-18)

Youth Weekend | This class is completed

1812 West Main Street Richmond, VA 23220 United States

Metals and Jewelry

15-18

10/7/2018-11/18/2018

10:00 AM-12:30 PM EDT on Sun

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$145.00

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At the Visual Arts Center of Richmond, high school students ages 15-18 can expand their artistic practice, grow their personal portfolios and prepare for art school. Take an Art League class and get the chance to work in professional studios, alongside working artists.

For dedicated students, we offer a certificate program. Learn more about Art League at visarts.org.

Explore the process of creating 3-D objects in metal. You’ll create a silver ring or a small bronze sculpture using the lost wax casting process. We’ll carve positives in wax, create a mold and cast your finished piece in metals. Walk away with your polished metal creation and an advanced understanding of how to apply the principles of design to 3-D objects.

  • All materials are provided.
  • Classes are confirmed one week prior to the start date. In order to help us confirm classes, please register as early as possible.
Benton, Ginny

Ginny Benton received formal training from Savannah College of Art and Design, B.F.A for metals and jewelry in 2011 and New Approach School for Jewelers. She created rings that were published in the 2012 "SCAD Lookbook", a yearly publication of best student work. Her rings were featured at the Young Designs Exposition in Taipei, Taiwan. Ginny undertook 4 years of professional jeweler's apprenticeship, 3 years spent under Jeweler Jay Sharpe. Ginny began teaching jewelry classes October 2012. Currently, Ginny is creating work through her brand "gb Jewelry" through which she makes jewelry on commission, for galleries , and stores.