What’s Included In The In Person Workshop

In-Person Workshops are held over a 2-4 day weekend based on how much you’d like to learn as each day covers different lessons.  Spots are limited so please contact me for upcoming dates.

My online courses are designed to teach the same material with the same support system.  Online courses are opened up for registration periodically throughout the year so we can give our online students the best possible support.
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Prenatal belly casting sculptures

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Baby hand and feet impressions

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Mom and baby holding hands

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How to frame in deep shadow box frames

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Understanding framing formats

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Raised Impressions as Medallions

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Group or family castings

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Workshop Schedule

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New in-person workshop dates in 2023 are opening up.  Please contact me for more information.

Learn How To Create An Art Business From Home

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How to create prenatal belly castings with models

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Create a mother and child embrace hand casting composition

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How to create raised impression medallions & how to frame them

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Create 3D impressions of baby feet and hands

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Learn to assemble castings and picture in a deep shadow box

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Designing and casting a Family or Friends Group sculpture composition

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Receive a Binder with Information to set up your business

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Receive continued support and access weekly webinars

Mold making class
Just a note to let you know how very inspired you have made me feel. Your patience, guidance and talent, have opened up my creative side again. Finding you on your website was perfect timing.  Your talent has given me the incentive to pursue this new adventure in my life.  Thank you for opening those doors.  I do plan on taking a few more classes with you Gabrielle.
Rosemarie Fenelon

In-Studio Course Breakdown

Current 2023 pricing for 2 Day workshops are $2,600 CAD per person and 3 Day workshops are $3,600 CAD per person.


Please contact me for more information on upcoming 2023 workshop dates.  You can opt for additional learning days or switch days if you’re interested in different techniques.

Day 1 - Prenatal Belly Casting
– Prenatal Casting with model
– Two applications, a) small cast with alginate, b) large cast with plaster bandage.
– Plaster bandage design and decoration options.
– How to re-enforce both castings
– How to prepare both sculptures for either wall hanging or standing base
– How to mix 3 min. alginate using proper proportions and water temperature
– What tools and materials to use and where to purchase on going supplies
– Discussion with regard to operating a business from home
– Marketing information, list of wholesalers and ongoing support
Day 2 - Medallions & Alginate Hand Castings
– Adult hand casting using 3 min. alginate
– Visit from Mom and baby for two hand and two feet casting sculptures.
– Mother and child hand casting composition and method
– How to create Medallion and Free Form castings
– How to create a Group Casting Composition
– How to mix and pour casting stone to create “the positive”
– De-molding your castings – what tools to use – Problem solving discussion
– Create additional samples to take home
Day 3 - Framing
– Completion of all casting sculptures
– Preparing castings for framing
– What finishes and sealers to use
– Understanding framing techniques and formats developed by Life Casting School of Art
– How to prepare and secure the sculptures in-to the shadow box
– Finishing your frames for presentation
– Understanding acid free mats and why it is important
– Presentation of Certificate of Completion from Life Casting School of Art
Day 4 - Resin & Silver Fingerprint Jewelry
Morning Class

– Glass Effects Baby Feet
– Working with new mold method from the positive baby foot
– Product used and safety
– Mixing proportions
– Time laps required for setting of rubber
– Working with resin
– Coloring resin
– Creating the positive
– Tools, materials required for this specialized method
– Where to purchase products
– Problem solving
– Costs and profit margins
– Marketing information
– Binder with printed directions
– Ongoing support

Afternoon Class

– Silver Fingerprint Jewelry
– What is silver clay?
– Where to purchase necessary materials
– Preparation method for imprint
– Shapes and shaping your charm
– Molds and shaping tools
– Drying time required
– Firing methods and supplies
– Oxidizers and Colorants
– Using chains, findings
– Binder with printed directions
– Ongoing support
– All tools and supplies are included for the class workshop

Please request more information regarding this option.
Adding the 4th Day will require additional cost.  Substituting Day 1 for Day 4 requires additional materials and therefore an additional small charge to cover materials.

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