Lost-Wax Casting with Recycled Aluminium

About
Unleash your creativity through fire, metal and form.Over two evenings this hands-on, two-part workshop, participants will learn the ancient process of lost wax casting using wax and recycled aluminium. Ideal for artists, creatives, and curious beginners, this low-tech method is accessible, sustainable, and deeply satisfying.
Over two evenings, you’ll:
✨ Design and sculpt a form in wax
Optional: Create a mould using the investment casting process
🛠️ See your piece transformed into metal
🔧 Learn basic finishing techniques and take home your unique relic-like sculpture
Dates:
📅 Tuesday 2 September — 6:30pm–8:30pm
📅 Tuesday 9 September — 6:30pm–8:30pm
About the Artist
IΩANNA is an international artist specialising in contemporary sculpture. Her practice explores the tension between traditional craftsmanship and future-focused concepts, often working with cast metals and recycled materials. She holds a Bachelor of Visual Arts and a Bachelor of Business from Monash University, wi
Date
Tuesday 2 September 2025 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (UTC+09:30)Location
Darwin Visual Arts
1 / 8 Mcminn St, ground floor, Darwin State/territory 0801