Create a Decorative Cast Iron Bowl

• Studio: Dirty Workspace
• Level: Beginning Makers 12 years old+*
• Instructor: Alan Shelton

In this Cast Iron Art workshop you will carve your design into a sand/resin mold to create a beautiful cast iron bowl to last for centuries. 

This is a multi-session class. In the first session you will learn how to draw your design on the mold and learn about the process of metal casting. You don’t have to fully complete your design in one session, and we will work with you to schedule additional sessions if you need them. 

All supplies are included. All you need to bring is your imagination! Our instructor will help you develop a design and show you how to use simple tools to carve your unique design. Your completed mold will be filled with cast iron on Saturday, September 9 during our annual Night of Fire event.

For makers ages 12 and up 

Alan Shelton had a dream that someday everyone living near Winston-Salem would have a place to make stuff & learn stuff, and with the help of the community, led the efforts to open Mixxer Community Makerspace, to make that dream come true. Now he is working to support the inner artist and craftsperson in everyone in our community. Alan teaches metal casting, metal fabrication and welding, basic woodworking, and supports makers learning new skills at Mixxer.

*Makers under 16 years old must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Email workshops@wsmixxer.org with questions. 

Workshops must meet a minimum number of registrations.  Mixxer may cancel workshop 48 hours prior to start time, if minimum is not met. Should you need to cancel your registration, 48 hours notice is required to request a cancellation, refund or credit to future workshop date.