Hand Casting
Hand casting and mold-making
Learn how to make an exact copy of your own hand using alginate and either plaster, wax, candy or chocolate. Hands caste into wax can also later turned into bronze or even crystal glass. The workshop takes between…
Cooperative Problem-Solving
Creating Visual Art
Creative Activity
Group Activity
Group Cocreation
Group Creativity
Workshop
Description
Learn how to make an exact copy of your own hand using alginate and either plaster, wax, candy or chocolate. Hands caste into wax can also later turned into bronze or even crystal glass. The workshop takes between 60-90 mins and any people can take part, from 5 years to 90+
Benefits
People will learn the process of mould making and gain valuable team work by first receiving instructions, helping each other to complete steps, the patience of doing things in stages and problem solving when you’ve never done them before, sensory joy and the adrenaline of being able to walk away with something tangible and meaningful for your time and efforts. Helps teamwork, reduce stress, creativity and increase wellbeing. Also involves trusting the process and putting yourself out of your comfort zone in a good way.
Additional Experience Info
Happy to customise workshops and develop new ideas to suit specific clients/situations
Hosted by Susan Reddrop
About the Host
A professional practising artist for over 25 years I have trained in all mediums but have specialised skills in glass. I love teaching people from all walks of life the joy of making things in 3D. I also have a Masters Degree in Criminology and am curious about people in general and how they learn and express themselves. I am open, encouraging, great at building networks and bridging the gap between different ways of thinking and approaching problems.
Certifications & Credentials
Master of Fine Arts (Glass), Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours (Sculpture)
Public Liability insurance, Up to date working with Children Check
Focus Areas
Creative/Culture
Location
5R37PXMF+H6
Languages
English
Travel Locations
Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane Australia,
Paris, Toulouse, France,
Canada, UK, New Zealand, open to other possibilities
Corporate Experience
Moderate
Session Types Offered
Interactive (eg. improv, group-art, yoga etc.)
Past Experience Doing Sessions
Yes - Interactive
Client Requirements
I would supply materials but need enough space to accomodate numbers and a bit of mess.
Past Clients
Creative Wellbeing Retreats, Carey Baptist Grammar, Lendlease, Specialisterne, Montsalvat
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