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June 23, 2009–January 2, 2011 at the Getty Center

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Studio Course

Bronze Sculpture Workshop
Learn the art of lost wax casting in this three-session workshop with artist Nick Agid. Explore sculpting, moldmaking, casting, and finishing techniques to create a small, relief medallion cast in bronze. Sessions take place at the Getty Center and the Decker Studios Fine Arts Foundry. Course fee $215; $195 students (includes materials, foundry tour, and bronze casting fees).

September Course
Part 1: Wednesday, September 9, 2009, 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Getty Center, Museum studios

Part 2: Wednesday, September 16, 2009, 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Decker Studios Fine Arts Foundry

Part 3: Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Decker Studios Fine Arts Foundry


August Course
Part 1: Wednesday, August 5, 2009, 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Getty Center, Museum studios

Part 2: Wednesday, August 12, 2009, 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Decker Studios Fine Arts Foundry

Part 3: Wednesday, August 19, 2009, 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Decker Studios Fine Arts Foundry


Cast sculpture with sprues
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