Over two evenings this hands-on, two-part workshop, participants will learn the ancient process of lost wax casting using wax and recycled aluminium. Ideal for artists, creatives, and curious beginners, this low-tech method is accessible, sustainable, and deeply satisfying.
Over two evenings, you’ll:
✨ Design and sculpt a form in wax
Optional: Create a mould using the investment casting process
🛠️ See your piece transformed into metal
🔧 Learn basic finishing techniques and take home your unique relic-like sculpture
Dates:
📅 Tuesday 2 September — 6:30pm–8:30pm
📅 Tuesday 9 September — 6:30pm–8:30pm
About your facilitator: IΩANNA is a Greek-Australian artist and educator who has taught lost-wax casting workshops locally, nationally, and internationally. Her practice explores transformation and sustainability, often using recycled aluminium to merge natural and mechanical forms. An award-winning sculptor and General Manager of Darwin Visual Arts, she brings both technical skill and creative insight, guiding participants to discover the magic of turning wax into enduring metal forms.
More:
https://ioannathymianidis.com/
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