ORE and INGOT
The travelling foundry
Ore and Ingot
'Ore and Ingot' is a Bristol-based travelling foundry, started by Jo Lathwood and David Snoo Wilson in 2012. At the heart of our studio practice is the unique alchemy of melting metal. We share the magic of metal casting in the format of running foundry courses, conducting live bell-casting spectaculars, and travelling with our portable foundry across not just the country and but the globe.
The Ore and Ingot workshop is situated just outside of Bristol at the top of Burton Combe. Get in contact if you would like to visit.
Education
At the Ore and Ingot workshop, we teach hands-on foundry skills and knowledge, allowing students to work from the beginning of the process to the casting of a realised bronze sculpture. Go to our courses page to find out more.
We also work on a one-to-one basis with artists and makers to help them realise their projects whether this is casting a memorial for a loved one, or empowering students with the knowledge to set up a commercial workshop.
Bell casting
Bells are our specialism for Ore and Ingot. We have cast bells at people’s weddings with an on-site wedding ceremony, creating a spectacular hybrid of theatre and art, through the creation of a bell. With our hand-made customised travelling foundry, we can cast bells anywhere in the UK.
We have cast bells in the middle of the Nevada desert for the Burning Man festival and for HRH The Prince of Wales. Click on our bells or wedding bells page for more info on our services and activities.
