# Event Details - **Event Name**: Sand Casting 101 - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 21 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm – Mon, 27 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Learn the ancient art of Sand Casting metal! Take home a small bronze item such as a medal, pendant, or bottle opener, plus casting skills!About this EventInstructor - Jules HJules first learned casting from a jewelry perspective and is currently interested in many types of metal sculpture and jewelry. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Creative Studies & Fine Arts. A proud generalist with a professional background in non-profits, at Artisans Asylum she serves as a casting shop tool tester, instructor, and a member of the Gallery A2 panel. She loves cats, coffee, fostering creativity and building community.Class DescriptionLearn the ancient art of Sand Casting metal! For anyone from total beginners to those who simply want a refresher and/or to learn their way around the Artisans Asylum Casting Shop. Students will cast and take home a small bronze item such as a medal, pendant, bottle opener, or ornament.Participants will leave this class with the knowledge needed to enjoy sand casting at Artisans. We will cover the entire process: starting with an original pattern, packing Petrobond sand into a 2-part mold, melting and pouring bronze with the Electromelt crucible, removing sprues, cleaning sand off, and sanding, as well as casting shop best practices.We will be casting only in ancient bronze during class, yet this class prepares students to use the A2 Casting Shop to create items like jewelry, components, and small sculptures in a variety of shop-approved metals including silver, bronze, brass, and more! The class covers the skills needed to take Artisans Asylum Tool Tests for: Sand Casting and the Electromelt.Students may optionally bring a pattern of their own to cast in ancient bronze, if it is feasible to cast using a 2-part mold, eg, no undercuts. Volume of pattern should be around a cubic inch or less. A small selection of premade pattern items will be available to all students, so bringing one is not required. Some finishing such as filing and sanding may remain to be done after the class.Material FeeThe materials fee for this class is $20. This is separate from the ticket price and is to reimburse the instructor for any tools or materials used in this class. This will be paid once, directly to the instructor at the start of the first class meeting. This instructor accepts payments in Cash or Venmo.Class GoalsStudents will receive a full introduction to Sand Casting, including:An overview and brief historyIntro to the Artisans Asylum Casting ShopBrief intro to sand types and toolsPreparing a 2-part mold using Petrobond sand - how to and best practicesAdding a funnel space to the sand moldUse of the Electromelt to melt and pour molten metalQuenching and cleaning sand off of workCutting off sprues and buttonsBasics of filing and sandingSafety skills for all of the aboveHow to leave the shop in ready to use conditionTake aways:One small bronze casting, possibly two if time allows.Preparation to take the Artisans Asylum Casting Shop Tool Tests for: Sand Casting, the ElectromeltMaterial SuppliedAll consumable casting materials, including ancient bronze metal for casting, specialized sand for metalcasting, optional small patterns, optional N95 masks are provided. The casting shop also provides the use of relevant tools and equipment including: 2-part mold frames, complete sand casting toolkits, Electromelt, safety leather aprons, gloves, safety glasses, and other tools.Students Should BringBe sure to wear only natural fiber clothing (ex. cotton, wool, or leather), closed-toe shoes (preferably leather), long pants, and a shirt that covers shoulders, torso and upper arms, such as a cotton long-sleeved shirt or T-shirt. Eye glasses if you use them, especially those for detailed work.Something to take notes with.As mentioned in the description, students may optionally bring a pattern of their own to cast in ancient bronze, if it is feasible in shape to cast using a 2-part mold, eg, no undercuts. Something like a medal shape, 1/8 inch thick or thicker, is ideal. Volume of pattern should be no more than an approximate cubic inch, but fine/thin objects may not cast well. Instructor may recommend a provided item instead. A small selection of premade pattern items will be available to all students, so bringing one is not required.PrerequisitesAll students must be 18 years or older. This class is suitable for total beginners, those looking for a refresher, and those seeking to become familiar with the Artisans Casting Shop. No prior experience is necessary. Class PoliciesLearn more about our class and ticket cancelation policies Here.Please email education@artisansasylum.com with any questions.*Sales end 24 hours before the start of the class to allow the instructor and staff time to prep. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/boston/sand-casting-101/100001871389850419 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art, meetups, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Artisan's Asylum - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 94.8, max: 94.8, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Boston - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: Artisan's Asylum - **lat**: 42.3598794 - **long**: -71.1379218 - **full address**: Artisan's Asylum, 96 Holton Street, Boston, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Sand Casting 101 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/ec1b4005d2b7a1e6c1ea1d9d6b209e5d3bfe52ed52e0b1ff105ccd665380000a-rimg-w1200-h600-dcd8dad8-gmir.jpg?v=1770231627 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Sand Casting 101 being held? - **A:** Sand Casting 101 takes place on Fri, 21 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm to Mon, 27 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Artisan's Asylum, 96 Holton Street, Boston, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Sand Casting 101? - **A:** Tickets for Sand Casting 101 are priced at USD 95 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityAdmission for OneUSD 95 + USD 6 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Sand Casting 101? - **A:** Sand Casting 101 is organized by Artisans Asylum Inc. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Sand Casting 101 is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Boston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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