Training Academy with Bristol Body Casting
Learn the art of professional body casting and build a rewarding creative business with expert one-to-one training, ongoing support, and proven techniques developed through real client experience.
One Day Course- £800
If you've ever wanted to learn the beautiful art of body casting, this is the perfect place to start.
This relaxed, hands-on course is designed for beginners and those looking to add a new service to their existing business. You'll spend the day in my Bristol studio learning the techniques I use every day to create beautiful keepsakes for my clients.
With plenty of one-to-one guidance, you'll work with a real model and leave feeling confident to begin creating your own baby and family casts.
During the day you'll learn...
How to safely take moulds of baby hands and feet
Family hand casting techniques
Choosing and using the right materials
Mixing alginate correctly
Pouring casts
Removing moulds safely
Sanding and preparing your casts
Basic painting and finishing
Tips I've learnt over the years to help you avoid common mistakes
Included
• Training with a real model
• Course handbook
• Lunch and refreshments
• Certificate of attendance
• Ongoing support after your training
Baby & Family Casting Essentials
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Three Day Course £2200
If you've already learnt the basics and want to take your work to the next level, this course is for you.
Over three days we'll spend time refining your skills and exploring more advanced techniques, allowing you to create a wider range of beautiful pieces for your clients.
You'll continue working with real models while learning some of the methods I use to create more bespoke commissions.
We'll cover...
Everything from the one-day course, plus:
Advanced painting techniques
Different finishes and effects
Silicone mould making
Creating copies from original casts
Pet casting
Two-part moulds
Larger family pieces
Problem solving and troubleshooting
By the end of the course you'll have the confidence to offer a much broader range of body casting services.
Advanced Baby & Family Casting
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Five Day Course -£3600
This is my most comprehensive training course and is perfect for anyone wanting to build a professional body casting business.
Over five days, you'll learn everything covered in the previous courses before moving on to more advanced techniques, including body casting and memorial casting. Throughout the week you'll work with real models for baby, family and body casting, giving you plenty of hands-on experience in a relaxed and supportive environment.
Memorial casting is taught using demonstration models and carefully planned scenarios, allowing you to learn the correct techniques with care and respect before working with families in real-life situations.
By the end of the course, you'll have the confidence and knowledge to offer a wide range of professional casting services.
You'll learn...
Everything included in the One Day and Three Day courses, plus:
Full body casting techniques
Pregnancy body casts
Torso and upper body casts
Memorial casting techniques
Preparing for different casting situations
Working with silicone
Advanced mould making
Caring for delicate casts
Professional finishing techniques
Building confidence when working in sensitive situations
Advice on introducing memorial and body casting into your business
Included
• Hands-on training with real models for baby, family and body casting
• Memorial casting demonstrations using training models
• Comprehensive training handbook
• Professional starter kit
• Certificate of Completion
• Ongoing support after your training
Professional Baby, Family & Memorial Casting
