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Dates September 11-13, 2025
Location Eureka, IL
Tuition $900
Materials $290
Instructor Bob Emser
Experience Level Beginner
Class Limit 4 participants
This is a 3 day course
Whether you're a seasoned pro or amateur boatbuilder building modern sailboats, traditional wooden skiffs, or anything in between there's one challenge all boatbuilders face: sourcing the right hardware. Specialty bronze fittings can be hard to find and even harder to afford when custom casting is the only option.
Join Bob Emser in this dynamic, hands-on workshop where you'll dive into the fascinating world of bronze casting. From the fundamentals of pattern making and sand molding to constructing your own low-cost furnace, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to cast metal parts with precision and creativity.
Even if you don’t plan to cast your own hardware long-term, this course equips you with the design and pattern making knowledge you need to work smarter and more cost-effectively with commercial foundries.
Each participant will create a pattern and cast an original piece of hardware from start to finish, learning critical foundry safety protocols and sourcing tips along the way. You’ll also discover techniques to refine and finish your custom castings for professional-grade results.
Dates September 11-13, 2025
Location Eureka, IL
Tuition $900
Materials $290
Instructor Bob Emser
Experience Level Beginner
Class Limit 4 participants
This is a 3 day course
Whether you're a seasoned pro or amateur boatbuilder building modern sailboats, traditional wooden skiffs, or anything in between there's one challenge all boatbuilders face: sourcing the right hardware. Specialty bronze fittings can be hard to find and even harder to afford when custom casting is the only option.
Join Bob Emser in this dynamic, hands-on workshop where you'll dive into the fascinating world of bronze casting. From the fundamentals of pattern making and sand molding to constructing your own low-cost furnace, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to cast metal parts with precision and creativity.
Even if you don’t plan to cast your own hardware long-term, this course equips you with the design and pattern making knowledge you need to work smarter and more cost-effectively with commercial foundries.
Each participant will create a pattern and cast an original piece of hardware from start to finish, learning critical foundry safety protocols and sourcing tips along the way. You’ll also discover techniques to refine and finish your custom castings for professional-grade results.
