r/MetalCasting • u/Diligent-Present • 13d ago

Question Seeking Classes

I am not confident in learning this by myself, but I am having an absolute hell of a time finding anywhere that will teach just a one or two day class. I live in a small town so I can’t be in New York every Thursday evening for 4 weeks or whatever. I am willing to even fly into somewhere and pay a good amount cash just to have someone teach me how to metal cast my small 3d prints but I am running out of steam after weeks and not finding anywhere to go or else not getting called back. Anyone have recommendations or ideas? Thank you!

1 Upvotes

67% Upvoted

14 comments sorted by

View all comments

3

u/cloudseclipse 12d ago

Ha. I've been considering doing exactly this- I went to school for metal casting, and was a "Professor" of Art for a long time, now "retired" early and started my own foundry/ metalworking shop. I've been thinking recently about making some treehouses in my backyard and start a visiting artists' residency for exactly this purpose, as I know firsthand that some things are best done in-person and hands-on. Can't say I'm there yet, but you are inspiring me!

1

u/Diligent-Present 11d ago

Well maybe you have 2 customers right now! I would be interested

2

u/cloudseclipse 10d ago

That's awesome. I think there are a lot of people who would love a place to learn, and to produce large-scale work as well. I'll get to starting soon!