Instructor: Sydnie Nislow
Dates: 14 July - 18 July
Cost: 750 euro (incl. material costs)
Location: Chasséstraat 91, 1057 JB Amsterdam
SUMMER COURSE 2025: we offer three workshops as a summer course. This workshop is part two of the course. You can take one or join all three!
Description
Under the guidance of an experienced sculptor and moldmaker you will construct a mold of one portrait or one figure made in a Figura workshop. The mold is suitable for making plaster casts, as well as resin copies and can also be used for bronze work in a foundry.
Program
On the first day we start with explaining general information regarding the course and moldmaking process. Two layers of silicone will be added to the sculpture. A third layer plus walls and design of the undercut keys on Tuesday. On Wednesday the mothermold is being made: first the plaster shell and then walls. On Thursday application of the supports, clay recycling and opening. Friday is dedicated to cleaning and demonstration of ‘how to make a plaster cast’.
Time table
Monday - Friday (9:00 - 18:00 h)*
* Keep in mind that the work is demanding. You may have to make some extra hours to get ready for the next day. Keep your calendar empty during mold making days!
Instructor
Sydnie Nislow is an artist and technical specialist based in Amsterdam. After receiving a degree in furniture design, she has been working as a sculptor and furniture designer. Creating form is her sacred practice. During her tech fellowship at the Rijksacademie (2023) she researched material supply chains, methods of sustainable thinking, and accessible recycling of material waste in the Construction workshops. Sydnie now works between the fields of sculpture, mold-making, construction and material research. You can often find Sydnie laying in the grass in a park near you.
Practical information
What to bring: working clothes, two pairs of clogs or boots (no flip-flops), lunch.
This workshop includes:
✓ materials (silicone rubber, plaster, burlap, dust mask, gloves)**
✓ use of mold making tools (rubber bowls, spatulas, rasps, knives, etc)
✓ instruction by craftsmen
✓ individual guidance and help with mold making
✓ demonstrations and tricks
** The workshop includes materials for life-size portrait (max. 45 cm) and 1/3-size figure (max. 60 cm). There is an additional cost of 50 euro for silicone rubber for 1/2-size figures (max. 90 cm).
Other options and combinations
Option 1: Sign up for a sculpting workshop and request a silicone mold made for you. Molds are coordinated by Figura assistants and have an additional cost of 900 Euro + material costs + shipping. You can let us know during the workshop.
Option 2: Sign up for the Full Summer Course Program (3-in-a-row): sculpt, make your own mold and brand your Artistic Practice. See package deal below.
Discount
We offer package discount for summer workshops:
5% off if you also sign up for Sculpting the Figure or The Artistic Journey
10 % off if you sign up for Full Summer Course Program 3-in-a-row
