Provide a comprehensive overview of safety requirements for the workspace and equipment.

Ensure adherence to protocols to maintain a safe environment for all operations.

Conduct regular safety training and inspections.

Gain insight into best practices for public art commissioning processes.

Learn strategies for adapting existing works or developing new ideas for public art.

Review benchmarking examples to understand delivery and procedural limitations.

Assess typical public art proposal needs, focusing on scale, materiality, integration, and maintenance.

Explore fabrication methods and their connection to project budgets and program requirements.

Develop approaches to transition concept-level designs into the Design Development phase.

Understand artist agreements and contracting procedures.

Develop a comprehensive work plan outlining key activities to be completed during the project or residency.

Gain an understanding of contractual terms, obligations, and cost requirements for managing public art projects effectively.

Learn techniques for directly scanning surfaces.

Explore examples of various textures and surfaces.

Understand the differences between PMMA and wax printing.

Discover foam milling methods for creating molds in sand or rubber.

Scale digital renderings and develop detailed fabrication drawings.

Learn the fundamentals of mold-making using silicone rubber.

Understand various types of molds and their applications.

Explore pattern preparation techniques, including release and cutting if required.

Master the process of dividing molds to address undercuts and negative spaces.

Review examples showcasing the intricate level of detail captured in molds.

Introduction to basic wax tools and essential skills.

Learn to create wax models directly from molds.

Develop techniques for reworking and refining wax models.

Experiment with textures and sculpt directly in wax.

Master "welding" wax pieces together.

Understand direct burnout processes for organic and non-organic materials.

Build gating systems for casting applications.

Utilize printed patterns for lost wax casting.

Introduction to building gating systems as a foundation for shell molds.

Understand the breakdown of materials used in shell construction and their specific purposes.

Learn the step-by-step process of creating a shell mold for casting.

Identify and address challenges in shell construction, such as tight crevices, thin details, and ensuring proper drying techniques.

Familiarize yourself with the equipment used in the casting process.

Understand safety equipment and protocols for a secure working environment.

Learn the steps and procedures for executing a safe and effective metal pour.

Gain insights into material shrinkage during the casting process.

Master the process of breaking the metal free from its mold.

Learn to use standard hand tools and larger equipment.

Explore welding techniques: cosmetic, structural, and sculptural.

Understand pre-finishing steps for castings.

Experiment with metal texturing and finishes.

Learn the process for achieving a high-polished surface.

Prepare metal surfaces for patina application.

Learn the basics of applying patina.

Understand how surface finishes affect patina outcomes.

Explore hot vs. cold patina techniques, including soft flame patina.

Discover patina possibilities for various metals.

Experiment with metallic leafing (gold, silver, aluminum, etc.).

Learn to seal patina using wax or clear coat.

Understand methods for patina conservation.

Learn about the equipment and materials used for sand casting.

Understand the basics of building a sand mold.

Compare sand molds to rubber molds and their limitations.

Explore techniques for large-scale casting.

Discover patterns and the process of pattern-making.

Learn to create a gating system within a sand mold.

Get familiar with large-scale tools, equipment, and rigging techniques.

Learn to read and interpret technical drawings.

Explore cutting, bending, and assembly methods.

Understand the use of mechanical hardware.

Address structural requirements for projects.

Learn about various surface finishing techniques.