Beginner Level 1
Learn to melt and pour metal safely.
Explore the fundamentals of small-scale metal melting, mould preparation and controlled pouring in a hands-on introduction.
From solid metal to controlled pour.
Learn how metal behaves as it heats, melts and fills a prepared mould, with safety built into every step.
Your workshop project
A small cast metal piece
Prepare the mould, participate in the controlled pour and take home the casting created during the session.
What you will learn.
Understand the process before moving through a supervised melting and casting cycle.
Safety and PPE
Set up a safe working area and understand the protective equipment required for molten metal.
Metals and melting points
Compare common casting metals and learn how temperature affects the process.
Prepare the mould
Set up the mould and review the path the liquid metal will follow.
Cast with control
Follow the supervised pour, cooling and safe removal of the finished piece.
CURRENT WORKSHOP
DATES AND TIMES.
Mark teaches this single-session workshop. New dates and exact times will appear here when the next schedule is released.
Mark Reeves
Meet Mark.
Safety-led instruction
Mark Reeves guides the group through equipment setup, mould preparation and each stage of the melt and pour. The small class size keeps the process supervised and easy to follow.
Workshop details.
Beginner Level 1
No previous metal melting or casting experience is required.
Age 16+
A parent or guardian must sign the waiver on the first day for participants under 18.
Materials included
Casting materials, workshop consumables and required safety equipment are included.
Location
NewMakeIt, 621 Timothy Street, Newmarket, Ontario.
Come workshop ready
Wear a long-sleeved shirt and long pants made from natural fibres, plus closed-toe sturdy shoes, preferably leather. Secure long hair and avoid loose clothing or accessories. NewMakeIt provides the required safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection and other workshop PPE.
Ready to make the pour?
The next workshop date and time will appear in the booking calendar above when registration opens.
Please review our class cancellation policy before registering.