Kadampa Art Studio Training Course
A precious opportunity
A Special Training Program for Future Temples & Art Projects
The New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union is developing many Temples and Kadampa Meditation Centers internationally.
There is a need for more skilled individuals to help with such projects, therefore the Kadampa Art Studio will be offering a six month Statue Production Training Course to develop a foundation of experience for Kadampas wishing to contribute to these auspicious projects.
For more information and application email: [email protected]
Modules
Training will be given in following areas
Mould making & 3D design
Casting
Finishing
Spraying
Gilding
Statue Filling
Packaging & Handling
Health & Safety
Who should take this course?
This course is designed for people wishing to learn skills related to statue production for International Kadampa Temple/Center projects.
The course is intended to be comprehensive and will be tailored to applicants' aptitudes. It will emphasise building a foundation of knowledge through theory and practice as the students work with ongoing projects. Participants will rotate departments to gain experience in a variety of areas.
Please note the course does not include freehand painting due to the specialised nature of this work.
Those with an interest do not need to have an artistic background. Skills most suitable would be: good eye for detail, ability to work with their hands and a practical approach to work.
Beyond this course, applicants will be expected to carry on their training by helping on NKT projects, potentially travelling and staying at project locations, or working at the Studio.
Admission
Applicants will complete an online application form, provide references and take an online interview. Availability to help on projects after the course will be part of the selection criteria. Travel restrictions may apply depending on nationality.
Programming
The course will be organised around individuals' arrival dates and availability of training objects. It is likely the participant will develop some areas of specialisation during the course which the program will accommodate.
All participants will be given some base training in each area. However, it will be possible to opt out of certain modules (for example Spraying) if found to be impractical.
PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENTS
You will be provided with dormitory accommodation, meals and access to General Programme classes at Manjushri. Travel costs are not included.
ASSESSMENT
Evaluations will be conducted during the course by instructors with theory and practical reviews.
LOCATION
Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre, Ulverston LA12 9QQ, United Kingdom
DATES
We ask that you notify us of a preferred arrival date (between Oct-Dec 2021) that we can take into consideration. The course will last 6 months from when you arrive.
COURSE CONTENT
Mould making & 3D design
*subject to trainer availability
- Computer Design
- 3D printing
- Producing Originals
- Mould Design
- Clay work
- Using Jesmonite
- Using Silicone
Casting
- Product knowledge
- Machine and tool knowledge
- Mould preparation
- Casting methods
- Demoulding
Finishing
- Surface preparation
- Substrate knowledge
- Tools
- Sanding / keying
- Fault identification and repair works
- Assembly of statues
- Sculpting repairs
Spraying
- Set up
- Surface cleaning and masking
- Paint knowledge
- Spray equipment knowledge
- Spraying techniques
- Spraying Size
Gilding
- Handling and cutting the gold
- Size
- Gilding an object
- Quality control including 'faulting' an object
- Storing the gold and gilding equipment
Statue Filling
- Preparing the Statue
- Training in instructions according to the ‘statue filling booklet’
- Mantra rolling
- Central channel
- Statue handling
- Hatch and sealing statue
Packaging and Handling
- Box making
- Knowledge of materials
- Handling statues
Health and Safety
- Activity specific Health and Safety
