Mould Making and Casting Glass: Open Studio Access

Name: Mould Making and Casting Glass: Open Studio Access
Start: 2025-03-18T00:00:00+11:00
End: 2025-03-19T23:59:59+11:00
Location: Blue Dog Glass

March 18 - March 19

Casting Studio Access

Casting glass at home can be a challenge—it’s messy, requires specialised equipment, and demands a well-ventilated space. To make things easier, we’re introducing open-access studio sessions designed for independent glass casters. These sessions provide access to our facilities on a casual, flexible basis, allowing you to work on your own projects without the hassle of setting up at home. Held on two consecutive days each month, you can choose to join one, both, or skip a month if needed. It’s a great way to stay productive, experiment, and refine your casting skills in a supportive studio environment.

Mould Making and Casting Glass:

Open Studio Access

These unique open studio sessions offer access to specialised mould-making and glass casting equipment for experienced participants. Designed for students who have previously completed a casting workshop at Blue Dog Glass, this program provides an opportunity to work independently on your projects with minimal guidance.Included Facilities, Tools & Materials:

Mould-Making Area: Equipped for a variety of techniques.
Materials: Plaster, silica, grog, and fiberglass.
Tools: Wax tools, a wax melter, retaining boards for mould making, and a wax steamer.
Cold-Working Equipment: Linisher, Sandblaster, lathe, diamond flatbed, pneumatic engraver, flat lap stations, diamond saw and pneumatic grinder (outside tool, weather permitting).

Please Note:

Consumables Not Included: You’ll need to bring or purchase items such as flowerpots, ceramic fibre, silicone rubbers, wax, diamond pads for pneumatic grinder, vermiculite board, glass and clay. (Recycled clay will be available for mould-making purposes.)
Firings Are Not Included: Kiln access requires a separate booking.

Expectations and Structure:

This is not a traditional teaching class but rather an open studio environment for independent exploration. Participants are encouraged to undertake any aspect of glass casting, such as:

Creating wax models
Crafting master silicone moulds
Making refractory moulds as either lost wax or open face casting
Steaming moulds
Coldworking finished pieces

The studio and equipment will be shared with up to four participants, so flexibility and a collaborative spirit are essential. If you need exclusive access to specific tools, such as cold-working equipment, we recommend booking a private session. These sessions are for cast glass processes only.

Application Process:
These sessions are by application only, ensuring that all participants meet the experience requirements and can fully benefit from the facilities provided. To apply or find out if this class is suitable, please email info@bluedogglass.com.au

Only 4 people each session.
Sessions start at 10am and finish at 4pm.
Cost is $240 per day.

Dates:

Tuesday 18th March
Wednesday 19th March
Tuesday 15th April
Wednesday 16th April
Tuesday 10th June
Wednesday 11th June
Tuesday 8th July
Wednesday 9th July
Tuesday 12th August
Wednesday 13th Aug

Details

Start:: March 18
End:: March 19

Venue

: Blue Dog Glass
: Belgrave, Vic Australia + Google Map

Organiser

: Blue Dog Glass
Email: info@bluedogglass.com.au
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