Bookings are now live for a series of tours at Powderhall Bronze, one of the only remaining fine art foundries in Scotland.
Located in Granton, Powderhall Bronze was established by husband-and-wife team Brian Caster and Kerry Hammond in 1989, and offers a bronze casting service to practising artists. The family run foundry is renowned for casting a vast array of bronze artworks from small gallery pieces to monumental public artworks. Notable works include ‘Really Good’ by David Shrigley, sited on the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square and ‘Your next breath’ by Kenny Hunter sited outside Edinburgh’s Royal College of Surgeons.
This summer, the foundry is opening its doors for a limited number of exclusive tours. From £20 per person, guests will take a tour around the foundry with directors Kerry Hammond and Brian Caster. Along the way they will explain how they use the ancient lost wax casting process to create the bronze sculptures and give a unique insight into some of the current foundry projects.
Each tour will last approximately 90 minutes and will end with a glass of wine or soft drinks with the opportunity for guests to ask questions.
The tours are available in August and can be booked via the Powderhall Bronze Editions website at www.powderhallbronzeeditions.co.uk
With more than 35 years’ experience working in bronze, Brian and Kerry are experts in their craft, and also work as practising artists. Their own collection of contemporary cast bronze sculpture can be found on display in the family run gallery, Powderhall Bronze Editions on Summer Place in Edinburgh.
Inspired by natural forms, their pieces are suitable for both indoor and outdoor settings and showcase the very best the material has to offer.
These pieces are annually exhibited at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
www.powderhallbronzeeditions.co.uk
