I would like to add ceramic shell. I understand my waxes must be ready to be dipped by 11AM on Wednesday, May 14, and that I will pay for materials used ($7.00 per pound)
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General Conference: May 13th- 17th, 2026
Green Sand Casting Workshop: May 15th
Participants who plan on using green sand must sign up for the workshop. General Conference registration is included with the Green Sand Workshop registration ($250 includes workshop fee and$50 material allowance.)
The 9th annual Foundry Invitational & River Exhibition (F.I.R.E.) is a conference for metal casting artists that takes place in the Metal Museum's Foundry. The conference and workshops are great opportunities to network with other artists, learn more about mold making, and take part in an iron pour.
FIRE general conference admission includes access to the Lawler Foundry for bronze and aluminum casting, a slide lecture with the visiting artist and an iron pour on Saturday, May 16th. The conference will also include breakfast from Thursday through Sunday, lunch and dinner on Thursday and Friday, and dinner on Saturday as well as all the help you need from the Metal Museum staff to make your stay a success.
Cancellation Policy
To receive a refund, participants must notify the Museum that they will not be attending no less than 30 daysprior to the first day of class or conference.  A 5% cancellation fee will be charged for all refunds.  A refund will not be given for cancellations made after that time. The registration may be transferred to another individual. The transfer request needs to be done in writing and emailed. Transfers can be done up to 7 days before the first day of class. After that time, no transfers are permitted.
Participants will not be refunded or issued credit for a no call/no show. If the class is cancelled by the Metal Museum, the student may either transfer to another class of equal value or receive a full refund.
