CONCRETE CASTING AT BLYTH JEX SCHOOL

March 2007

Yr 11 GCSE students used this 3 day mould making and concrete casting workshop towards a 3D module of their GCSE.

Students made a wall based sculpture that reflected the various study areas within the school. They sourced objects that pertained to subjects such as Music, Art, Science sport and technology and they used them to create negative impressions in a clay mould.

They learned how to prepare a strong effective mould, how to mix and pour concrete and prepare the sculpture for mounting on a wall. Drawing exercises supported the activity, we made several studies of the objects using observation, memory, speed drawing and frottage.

Students also had a chance to work closely with and chat to Matthew Pitt an NSAD fine Art Student in his final year and Georgie Manly, a recent NSAD Graduate about life as an art student.