Summer Academic Enrichment Eligible Programs

Program Info
Program:	Sculptural Metal Casting
Sponsoring Organization:	Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center

Main Contact
Name:	Victoria Lauing
Title:	Executive Director
Address:	3749 Chicago Avenue South
	Minneapolis, MN 55407
Phone:	(612) 644-0400
Email:	victoria.lauing@cafac.org
Web Site:	https://www.cafac.wildapricot.org/classes/youth
Curricular area:	Fine Arts
Grades Served:	7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11

Goals

Introduce students to foundry safety, mold-making techniques, and the fundamentals of pouring molten metal. Students also practice spatial thinking, weights and measurements, and creative problem solving.

Activities

Have you ever wondered what happens when you heat metal until it looks like lava? Discover the amazing world of cast metal sculpture in this beginner's course! In this class we will learn shop safety and pour metal each day, creating one-of-a-kind pieces from four different molding and pouring techniques. You can expect to experiment with modern and traditional methods while gaining experience in the ancient art of metal casting!

Program Dates

July 25-28, 2022, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Can students reside on campus? No

Can students commute to campus? Yes

Can students take online classes? No

Estimated commuter cost per student
Tuition:	$220
Fees:	$0
Books:	$0
Supplies:	$50
Transportation:	$0

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