Learn the basics of working with concrete, then make three Mid-Mod Vases under the guidance of our experienced instructors.
Our Mid-Mod Vase Workshop is the perfect way to learn how to hand-cast concrete and make three vases to take home. You'll get a kit for finishing your vases, and you'll have all the creative freedom you need to make them your own. After casting is complete, we will enjoy refreshments and fresh baked goods from the kitchen, in either the loft or studio garden. These vases are perfect for adding a touch of mid-century modern style to your home decor.
We supply everything you will need. You just need to bring yourself!
We provide aprons, safety glasses, dust masks, and nitrile gloves to help keep most of the dust/debris from getting onto your clothes.
Like any activity where you have the potential to get materials on your clothing, please wear clothing that you are OK with getting a little concrete on.
We ask all participates to plan on making sure they are here and ready to begin on time. We will be sharing and demonstrating to you the process first which will be super helpful when it's your turn to start mixing and pouring your casts.
Studio50 Living is located at 772 Governors Road East, Paris Ontario. Our workshops are held in the 2nd floor loft area of our studio space in the 100 year old barn that we've restored and converted to our studio shop and learning loft. There will also be a little behind the scenes tour of our workshop space which is an old army base hanger, located on the back of our 2 acre property.
We have a large gravel parking area for all our participates right in front of the studio on our property.
We have a max of 10 work stations for each workshop. One spot is for one participant.
Given the climate were are still in we will be looking at this case by case.
YES! If you still have the code for it, you can enter it in during the checkout process.
We're thrilled that you love Studio50 concrete furniture and homewares, thank you! The textured gaia grey and textured almost-white is our signature personal style that we have created over several years. We will not be demonstrating or discussing this artistic process. The focus of the workshops are for you to experience the basics of hand-casting, the importance of a mold, and learning what qualities you should be looking for in a "sound" and sealed concrete piece.
Repetition of the process is key when hand-casting concrete. In our Mid-Mod Vase you will be casting 3 of the same pieces. In our Tic Tac Toe workshop you cast a set of concrete cubes, and set of concrete spheres. Each mold will have you repeat the process of prepping, mixing and pouring. Having to commit to one cast at a time also keeps things nice and relaxed.
Our workshops are not suitable for children. Participants must be 15 years or older.
The pieces you cast will need to cure for 24 hours before they are removed from the mold. Someone from the Studio50 team (Kim, Steve or Julie) will de-mold your casts, give them a light sand and give them one coat of sealer. Once they are ready, we will email you for the pickup at our studio. If you would prefer us to ship them, you can add that option from our workshop page.