Classes.Workshops. Events.
Upcoming events.
Youth Small Things Casting
Do you have an idea for a small-scale sculpture or jewelry piece that you'd like to make in cast silver or bronze? Dive into the world of lost wax casting in miniature form. The lost wax process starts with carving/forming a pattern out of wax, molding the pattern, and then melting the wax out of the mold to create a hollow vessel into which you'll pour molten metal. You'll be able to cast small art objects (things you can fit in your hand) or jewelry pieces using centrifugal and vacuum assist casting equipment. We'll cover safety protocols, the tools and techniques for carving and pouring, and basic finishing and patination of our cast artwork.
RedHot Art Market @ CAFAC
You’re invited to join us for our 8th annual RedHot Art Market on Saturday, December 16, from 11am to 5pm!
This event is our biggest fundraiser of the year for our scholarship fund, with 30% of sales going towards the fund. Our scholarship program has never been more popular - as of October 2023 we have provided more than $10,000 in scholarships this year! The RedHot Art Market will have a wide variety of items for sale by our incredibly talented local community of artists & makers. It is a fun day filled with lots of good energy and creative joy, designed to allow artists & makers to help each other learn and flourish as a community. It’s an opportunity to support a creative community resource, buy some kick ass artwork, and have fun doing it.
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Small Thing Casting @ CAFAC
Do you have an idea for a small-size sculpture or jewelry piece that you'd like to make in cast silver or bronze? This comprehensive class will immerse you in the process of lost wax casting in miniature form. You'll learn to carve wax, make molds, and cast small art objects or jewelry, using both centrifugal and vacuum assist casting. The class will cover safety protocols, the tools used for wax carving, techniques for pouring metal, and basic finishing of cast artworks. Our focus will be on wax carving to create patterns for casting, but not silicone/rubber molding or inclusion of stones. Questions about whether your project is suitable for this class? Get in touch with the instructor at jess.bergman.tank@cafac.org. Class fee includes 1.5 troy ounces of silver and up to a pound of bronze.
Small Thing Casting @ CAFAC
Do you have an idea for a small-size sculpture or jewelry piece that you'd like to make in cast silver or bronze? This comprehensive class will immerse you in the process of lost wax casting in miniature form. You'll learn to carve wax, make molds, and cast small art objects or jewelry, using both centrifugal and vacuum assist casting. The class will cover safety protocols, the tools used for wax carving, techniques for pouring metal, and basic finishing of cast artworks. Our focus will be on wax carving to create patterns for casting, but not silicone/rubber molding or inclusion of stones. Questions about whether your project is suitable for this class? Get in touch with the instructor at jess.bergman.tank@cafac.org. Class fee includes 1.5 troy ounces of silver and up to a pound of bronze.
Small Thing Casting @ CAFAC
Do you have an idea for a small-size sculpture or jewelry piece that you'd like to make in cast silver or bronze? This comprehensive class will immerse you in the process of lost wax casting in miniature form. You'll learn to carve wax, make molds, and cast small art objects or jewelry, using both centrifugal and vacuum assist casting. The class will cover safety protocols, the tools used for wax carving, techniques for pouring metal, and basic finishing of cast artworks. Our focus will be on wax carving to create patterns for casting, but not silicone/rubber molding or inclusion of stones. Questions about whether your project is suitable for this class? Get in touch with the instructor at jess.bergman.tank@cafac.org. Class fee includes 1.5 troy ounces of silver and up to a pound of bronze.
Small Thing Casting @ CAFAC
Do you have an idea for a small-size sculpture or jewelry piece that you'd like to make in cast silver or bronze? This comprehensive class will immerse you in the process of lost wax casting in miniature form. You'll learn to carve wax, make molds, and cast small art objects or jewelry, using both centrifugal and vacuum assist casting. The class will cover safety protocols, the tools used for wax carving, techniques for pouring metal, and basic finishing of cast artworks. Our focus will be on wax carving to create patterns for casting, but not silicone/rubber molding or inclusion of stones. Questions about whether your project is suitable for this class? Get in touch with the instructor at jess.bergman.tank@cafac.org. Class fee includes 1.5 troy ounces of silver and up to a pound of bronze.
Small Thing Casting @ CAFAC
Do you have an idea for a small-size sculpture or jewelry piece that you'd like to make in cast silver or bronze? This comprehensive class will immerse you in the process of lost wax casting in miniature form. You'll learn to carve wax, make molds, and cast small art objects or jewelry, using both centrifugal and vacuum assist casting. The class will cover safety protocols, the tools used for wax carving, techniques for pouring metal, and basic finishing of cast artworks. Our focus will be on wax carving to create patterns for casting, but not silicone/rubber molding or inclusion of stones. Questions about whether your project is suitable for this class? Get in touch with the instructor at jess.bergman.tank@cafac.org. Class fee includes 1.5 troy ounces of silver and up to a pound of bronze.
Small Thing Casting @ CAFAC
Do you have an idea for a small-size sculpture or jewelry piece that you'd like to make in cast silver or bronze? This comprehensive class will immerse you in the process of lost wax casting in miniature form. You'll learn to carve wax, make molds, and cast small art objects or jewelry, using both centrifugal and vacuum assist casting. The class will cover safety protocols, the tools used for wax carving, techniques for pouring metal, and basic finishing of cast artworks. Our focus will be on wax carving to create patterns for casting, but not silicone/rubber molding or inclusion of stones. Questions about whether your project is suitable for this class? Get in touch with the instructor at jess.bergman.tank@cafac.org. Class fee includes 1.5 troy ounces of silver and up to a pound of bronze.
Small Thing Casting @ CAFAC
Do you have an idea for a small-size sculpture or jewelry piece that you'd like to make in cast silver or bronze? This comprehensive class will immerse you in the process of lost wax casting in miniature form. You'll learn to carve wax, make molds, and cast small art objects or jewelry, using both centrifugal and vacuum assist casting. The class will cover safety protocols, the tools used for wax carving, techniques for pouring metal, and basic finishing of cast artworks. Our focus will be on wax carving to create patterns for casting, but not silicone/rubber molding or inclusion of stones. Questions about whether your project is suitable for this class? Get in touch with the instructor at jess.bergman.tank@cafac.org. Class fee includes 1.5 troy ounces of silver and up to a pound of bronze.
Small Thing Casting @ CAFAC
Do you have an idea for a small-size sculpture or jewelry piece that you'd like to make in cast silver or bronze? This comprehensive class will immerse you in the process of lost wax casting in miniature form. You'll learn to carve wax, make molds, and cast small art objects or jewelry, using both centrifugal and vacuum assist casting. The class will cover safety protocols, the tools used for wax carving, techniques for pouring metal, and basic finishing of cast artworks. Our focus will be on wax carving to create patterns for casting, but not silicone/rubber molding or inclusion of stones. Questions about whether your project is suitable for this class? Get in touch with the instructor at jess.bergman.tank@cafac.org. Class fee includes 1.5 troy ounces of silver and up to a pound of bronze.
Small Thing Casting @ CAFAC
Do you have an idea for a small-size sculpture or jewelry piece that you'd like to make in cast silver or bronze? This comprehensive class will immerse you in the process of lost wax casting in miniature form. You'll learn to carve wax, make molds, and cast small art objects or jewelry, using both centrifugal and vacuum assist casting. The class will cover safety protocols, the tools used for wax carving, techniques for pouring metal, and basic finishing of cast artworks. Our focus will be on wax carving to create patterns for casting, but not silicone/rubber molding or inclusion of stones. Questions about whether your project is suitable for this class? Get in touch with the instructor at jess.bergman.tank@cafac.org. Class fee includes 1.5 troy ounces of silver and up to a pound of bronze.
Small Thing Casting @ CAFAC
Do you have an idea for a small-size sculpture or jewelry piece that you'd like to make in cast silver or bronze? This comprehensive class will immerse you in the process of lost wax casting in miniature form. You'll learn to carve wax, make molds, and cast small art objects or jewelry, using both centrifugal and vacuum assist casting. The class will cover safety protocols, the tools used for wax carving, techniques for pouring metal, and basic finishing of cast artworks. Our focus will be on wax carving to create patterns for casting, but not silicone/rubber molding or inclusion of stones. Questions about whether your project is suitable for this class? Get in touch with the instructor at jess.bergman.tank@cafac.org. Class fee includes 1.5 troy ounces of silver and up to a pound of bronze.
First Tuesday Social with the DID
PM foundry will be back and ready for you to carve your own cuttlebone molds and have them cast in bronze while you watch the molten metal flow! We will be making fobs to add to your own personal chapstick holder this round. Molding assistance will be available.
This event is FREE and open to the public!
Sculptural Metalcasting Fundamentals @ CAFAC
Mondays, 10/4/21-12/6/21 , 2-5pm
This course will turn you into a molten metal lover (if you're not one already!) as we explore the fundamentals of creating cast metal sculpture through mold-making, pouring metal, and finishing techniques. You will begin by learning traditional cuttlebone mold making and move into more contemporary sand molding and ceramic shell. We will cast with lead-free pewter, aluminum, and bronze and you can expect to complete three separate castings. You'll leave the class with basic skills and knowledge in the processes of lost wax, direct carve or pattern based mold making. You will have an understanding of foundry safety, pouring metal, chasing, and finishing.
Sculptural Metalcasting Fundamentals @ CAFAC
Mondays, 10/4/21-12/6/21 , 2-5pm
This course will turn you into a molten metal lover (if you're not one already!) as we explore the fundamentals of creating cast metal sculpture through mold-making, pouring metal, and finishing techniques. You will begin by learning traditional cuttlebone mold making and move into more contemporary sand molding and ceramic shell. We will cast with lead-free pewter, aluminum, and bronze and you can expect to complete three separate castings. You'll leave the class with basic skills and knowledge in the processes of lost wax, direct carve or pattern based mold making. You will have an understanding of foundry safety, pouring metal, chasing, and finishing.
Sculptural Metalcasting Fundamentals @ CAFAC
Mondays, 10/4/21-12/6/21 , 2-5pm
This course will turn you into a molten metal lover (if you're not one already!) as we explore the fundamentals of creating cast metal sculpture through mold-making, pouring metal, and finishing techniques. You will begin by learning traditional cuttlebone mold making and move into more contemporary sand molding and ceramic shell. We will cast with lead-free pewter, aluminum, and bronze and you can expect to complete three separate castings. You'll leave the class with basic skills and knowledge in the processes of lost wax, direct carve or pattern based mold making. You will have an understanding of foundry safety, pouring metal, chasing, and finishing.
Sculptural Metalcasting Fundamentals @ CAFAC
Mondays, 10/4/21-12/6/21 , 2-5pm
This course will turn you into a molten metal lover (if you're not one already!) as we explore the fundamentals of creating cast metal sculpture through mold-making, pouring metal, and finishing techniques. You will begin by learning traditional cuttlebone mold making and move into more contemporary sand molding and ceramic shell. We will cast with lead-free pewter, aluminum, and bronze and you can expect to complete three separate castings. You'll leave the class with basic skills and knowledge in the processes of lost wax, direct carve or pattern based mold making. You will have an understanding of foundry safety, pouring metal, chasing, and finishing.
Fall Market
I will be setup with some work for this fun outdoor event, hope to see you!
Please join 2010 Artblok for our annual Fall Sale, Saturday, November 6th, 11 AM - 3 PM
Over 20 artists & craftspeople will be on hand for this outdoor shopping event. Enjoy a hot beverage and pastry while strolling our "Artist Alley." All are welcome to attend. This is a wonderful pre-holiday opportunity to support art in our community. Free on-site parking available. 2010 E. Hennepin Ave.
First Tuesday Social with the DID
PM foundry will be back and ready for you to carve your own cuttlebone molds and have them cast in bronze while you watch the molten metal flow! We will be making fobs to add to your own personal chapstick holder this round. Molding assistance will be available.
This event is FREE and open to the public!
Sculptural Metalcasting Fundamentals @ CAFAC
Mondays, 10/4/21-12/6/21 , 2-5pm
This course will turn you into a molten metal lover (if you're not one already!) as we explore the fundamentals of creating cast metal sculpture through mold-making, pouring metal, and finishing techniques. You will begin by learning traditional cuttlebone mold making and move into more contemporary sand molding and ceramic shell. We will cast with lead-free pewter, aluminum, and bronze and you can expect to complete three separate castings. You'll leave the class with basic skills and knowledge in the processes of lost wax, direct carve or pattern based mold making. You will have an understanding of foundry safety, pouring metal, chasing, and finishing.
Northwest Passage High School Casting Experience Workshop Day 2 (Private Event)
Individualized casting experience designed for students at Northwest Passage High School during their “Experience Week”. Students will visit the Walker Sculpture Garden prior to casting experience, will make patterns, create sand molds, and cast molten aluminum to complete their own sculptures.
Northwest Passage High School Casting Experience Workshop Day 1 (Private Event)
Individualized casting experience designed for students at Northwest Passage High School during their “Experience Week”. Students will visit the Walker Sculpture Garden prior to casting experience, will make patterns, create sand molds, and cast molten aluminum to complete their own sculptures.
Sculptural Metalcasting Fundamentals @ CAFAC
Mondays, 10/4/21-12/6/21 , 2-5pm
This course will turn you into a molten metal lover (if you're not one already!) as we explore the fundamentals of creating cast metal sculpture through mold-making, pouring metal, and finishing techniques. You will begin by learning traditional cuttlebone mold making and move into more contemporary sand molding and ceramic shell. We will cast with lead-free pewter, aluminum, and bronze and you can expect to complete three separate castings. You'll leave the class with basic skills and knowledge in the processes of lost wax, direct carve or pattern based mold making. You will have an understanding of foundry safety, pouring metal, chasing, and finishing.
Sculptural Metalcasting Fundamentals @ CAFAC
Mondays, 10/4/21-12/6/21 , 2-5pm
This course will turn you into a molten metal lover (if you're not one already!) as we explore the fundamentals of creating cast metal sculpture through mold-making, pouring metal, and finishing techniques. You will begin by learning traditional cuttlebone mold making and move into more contemporary sand molding and ceramic shell. We will cast with lead-free pewter, aluminum, and bronze and you can expect to complete three separate castings. You'll leave the class with basic skills and knowledge in the processes of lost wax, direct carve or pattern based mold making. You will have an understanding of foundry safety, pouring metal, chasing, and finishing.
Sculptural Metalcasting Fundamentals @ CAFAC
Mondays, 10/4/21-12/6/21 , 2-5pm
This course will turn you into a molten metal lover (if you're not one already!) as we explore the fundamentals of creating cast metal sculpture through mold-making, pouring metal, and finishing techniques. You will begin by learning traditional cuttlebone mold making and move into more contemporary sand molding and ceramic shell. We will cast with lead-free pewter, aluminum, and bronze and you can expect to complete three separate castings. You'll leave the class with basic skills and knowledge in the processes of lost wax, direct carve or pattern based mold making. You will have an understanding of foundry safety, pouring metal, chasing, and finishing.
Pedal to the Metal : Traveling Foundry @ Lakewood Cemetery
PM Foundry will be helping to celebrate the 150 years that Lakewood Cemetery has been serving Minneapolis during their annual Fall Colors Celebration!
Celebrate the beauty of autumn at Lakewood with our Fall Colors Celebration. Enjoy live music, sip cider and enjoy some treats while you do a self-guided tour or scavenger hunt of our grounds, learn about metal casting – an important part of creating many of the monuments you see around Lakewood – and create your own Lakewood inspired sculpture, or enjoy a guided walking tour of our grounds with someone from Lakewood’s team.
This event is free and open to all! No registration is required.
Neighborhood Embrace
We at Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center (CAFAC) were honored to have the chance to fabricate part of this work for the much respected and wonderful, Seitu Jones. I personally was able to fabricate the hands from Seitu’s pattern. Come celebrate with us!
The City of Minneapolis, the Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Kingfield Neighborhood Association are hosting a celebration on Saturday, October 9 at 10 am for Neighborhood Embrace, an artwork by Seitu Jones, spanning the 40th Street Pedestrian Bridge, by Seitu Jones.
The artwork features a steel railing and Adinkra symbols and cast bronze hands. It speaks to the history of the community, and the hundreds of low-income and minority families who were displaced to make way for highways both here in the Twin Cities and across the U.S.
The celebration will on the west side of the bridge at the intersection of Stevens Avenue and 40th Street South. Due to construction in the area of Nicollet and 40th Street, it is recommended people travel to the site from 39th to 1st Avenue or cross the bridge from the entrance on 2nd Avenue South. The event will follow Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 safety protocols.
Sculptural Metalcasting Fundamentals @ CAFAC
Mondays, 10/4/21-12/6/21 , 2-5pm
This course will turn you into a molten metal lover (if you're not one already!) as we explore the fundamentals of creating cast metal sculpture through mold-making, pouring metal, and finishing techniques. You will begin by learning traditional cuttlebone mold making and move into more contemporary sand molding and ceramic shell. We will cast with lead-free pewter, aluminum, and bronze and you can expect to complete three separate castings. You'll leave the class with basic skills and knowledge in the processes of lost wax, direct carve or pattern based mold making. You will have an understanding of foundry safety, pouring metal, chasing, and finishing.
Youth Jewelry Arts Sampler (ages 12-17) -co-taught by the amazing Heather Doyle
Have you ever wanted to make your own jewelry? In this class you will create your choice of pendants, necklaces, keychains, earrings and more using professional techniques like casting, soldering and enameling. We will explore different metals and learn correct use of tools. We will cover jewelry studio safety and basic shop protocols to assure we can all focus on our creations in a healthy environment. Bring your ideas and an interest in experimenting with new methods to manifest them. We will make at least one completed piece each day!
Youth Sculptural Metalcasting Fundamentals (Ages 13-17)
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!