Introduction to Sand Casting

TOTAL COST: $165
Course Fee: $125
Non-refundable Materials Fee: $40

DATE: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2025
TIME: 10:00AM – 3:00PM PST
LEVEL: Beginner to Advanced
AGE GROUP: Adult (ages 18+)
LOCATION: Building 324, Fort Worden, Port Townsend. 

DESCRIPTION
Come and learn how to create a piece of jewelry using the ancient technique of sand casting with artist Madison Barnett as your guide. In this class we will use Delft clay to create a mold of an object, then cast bronze into the mold to create our pieces. In addition to learning how to properly create a mold in Delft clay, participants will learn proper venting techniques, casting safety, using a crucible, polishing a cast, and all about sand casting! At the end of the class, you'll come away with a finished bronze piece. While prior metal fabrication experience is helpful, no previous experience is required. 

All materials will be provided. Please bring a model of a simple small object you would like to cast. You can also bring their own silver if you would like to cast in silver rather than bronze. 

SUPPLY INFORMATION
All supplies are provided with the non-refundable materials fee.  

COURSE DETAILS
After registration, course details are available via the Northwind Art School learning portal, including course syllabus and supply information. Learn more

ABOUT MADISON
Madison Barnett is a community-taught metalsmith who uses traditional handcraft techniques to create slow-made works of art in bronze and silver. Madison is driven by the ability of craft to transcend time, as ways of working with one's hands and artistic inspirations are passed down through centuries of human experience. Her work is influenced by history, mythology, and the beauty of local ecosystems. 

Artist website: Madison Barnett, @melusae 

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DISCOUNTS
This course is eligible for a 10% member discount at the Supporter level and beyond. Get a membership today!

Don's Pharmacy and Art Toolkit in Port Townsend offer Northwind Art School students a 10% discount on art supplies.

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CANCELLATION POLICY
If Northwind Art has to cancel a course for any reason, all enrolled students will receive a 100% refund (including any materials fee).

Students who withdraw from a course at least seven days prior to its first meeting will receive a 90% refund (less any materials fee). 

Students withdrawing fewer than seven days from the first day of class are not eligible for a refund except in the case of illness or injury, in which case they are eligible to receive a 40% refund (less any materials fee).

Please note that 10% of every course’s registration fee is considered to be a non-refundable deposit in cases of withdrawal to cover administrative overhead. All refunds will be applied to the same credit card that was used for enrollment. No credits or transfers will be granted. 

Please email admin@northwindart.org if you wish to withdraw or for more information.