PECAS Foundry offers courses and artistic workshops, individual and in groups. Sculpture courses are held in a variety of materials, from wax, clay, plaster, clay, stone to wood. The courses are tailored to different skill levels and include an introduction to the basic techniques of additive, subtractive techniques and materials. We have courses for groups from 6-12 and individuals. The studio space is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 to 16:00 hours, on a monthly rent bases. And classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 to 13:00 hours. Contact us for more information on rates at different times.
Foundry
Courses for groups from 6-12 participants at all levels. The course will be tailored to the group level. In these courses participants can model a piece from the start or bring a work (see Volume Limit), make a mold, prepare the wax with feeders, create a mold for casting, cast, clean, touch up (chasing) and patinate the piece. You can also bring 3D printed pieces to use in lost wax process or greensand. These courses are tailored to beginners and advanced. Generally it requires no previous experience. For more specifications please contact us.
Mold
Moldmaking courses for four to six students. These courses explain the different types of molds, from rescue molds to high performance molds. The goal of these courses is the introduction of different materials and their properties, their advantages and disadvantages. The courses are designed in three levels. For more specifications please contact us.
Sculpture Plastilina, Wax and Plaster
Courses and individual and in groups of 6-10 students workshops. For more specifications please contact us.
Sculpture in Stone
Courses and workshops of stone sculpture, individual classes or in groups of 6-10 students. These sessions are from principiantas to advanced. For more specifications please contact us.
Sculpture in Wood
Courses and workshops of wood carving. individual or in groups of 6-10 students classes. These sessions are from principiantas to advanced. For more specifications please contact us.