1:1 Lifecasting & 3D Casting Courses in Dorset

Over 22 years’ experience • Hundreds of students trained • TripAdvisor People’s Choice 2025 & 2026 • 5.0 from over 100 reviews

I started Precious Memories in 2003 — when my children were small and I needed something I could build around family life. More than twenty years later, I still train students one to one, still arrange every model myself, and still answer every WhatsApp personally. If you are thinking about learning casting, or you are a local family wanting a keepsake made, you are in the right place.

No pressure, no obligation — just a friendly chat about what you are hoping to do.

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What brings you here?

Looking to learn hand casting & lifecasting professionally
1:1 training courses in Dorset — baby casting, advanced lifecasting, memorial casting, raised tiles, belly bump, pet casting and silver jewellery. Students travel from across the UK and worldwide.
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Wanting a keepsake made for my family
Bespoke 3D castings for local Dorset and Poole families — baby hands and feet, family handclasps, belly bumps and more. Studio-based sessions in Lytchett Matravers.
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What is possible after training

Jodie from Legacy Pet Cremations booked her first hand casting course and launched immediately afterwards. She made over £6,000 in her first month — then came back three more times to learn every course available.

Jodie is not unusual. Students regularly leave and start working with real clients within days, because they have trained with real models, in a real studio, with 22 years of experience behind every piece of guidance. Moreover, every course here earns its place because clients genuinely want it and you can earn from it immediately. There are no gimmick techniques that look impressive but never translate into bookings.

Why students travel from across the UK and worldwide

Every hand casting and lifecasting training day includes a real model — arranged by me, at no extra cost. No dolls, no plastic practice hands, no asking a friend to bring their baby and hoping it goes well. You arrive, you learn, you cast.

I also teach you to work with different materials for different situations — because a newborn requires a completely different approach to a 6-month-old, and getting that right is what separates a confident professional from someone who struggles the moment real life does not match practice. Furthermore, training is strictly 1:1, or occasionally a small group of colleagues or friends — you will never share a day with strangers.

When your casting course ends, I do not disappear. Every course includes lifetime WhatsApp support, free of charge, for as long as you need it. Whether a question comes up a week or two years after training, I am here.

Finally, everything you earn is yours. A complete supplier list with trade discount codes means your business is entirely independent — not tied to anyone else’s products or pricing.

The 3D casting course pathway

Choose 1, 2 or 3 days — or book together and save £100. There is no pressure to commit beyond what feels right for your situation and budget.

Day 1 — Newborn Casting Foundations (£650)

Day 1 starts with a newborn — still, delicate, and the perfect model for learning precision and correct materials. By the end, you will have the foundations to start working with real clients, with everything needed to practise confidently at home.

Day 2 — 6-Month Baby, Handclasp & Airbrushing (£650)

Day 2 steps it up significantly. Working with a baby of around 6 months — wriggly, unpredictable, and requiring a completely different technique and set of materials to Day 1 — you build real confidence in handling the unexpected. The handclasp composition and professional airbrushing are also included as part of this day.

Day 3 — Advanced Mastery (£750)

Day 3 covers advanced family compositions, complex multi-step castings, premium finishing and higher-level techniques. It can be done consecutively with Days 1 and 2, or at a later date when you feel ready. Book all three upfront and save £100, paid in two comfortable instalments.

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Every casting and lifecasting training course

Every casting training UK students book here is predominantly 1:1, held in my private Dorset studio, with real models arranged by me and lifetime support included. Group sessions can be arranged.  Each one earns its place because clients want it and you can earn from it immediately.

• 3D Casting Course UK — Days 1, 2 & 3 (£650–£750 per day)
  Baby casting foundations through to advanced compositions and memorial. The core hand casting course.
• Advanced Lifecasting Masterclass (£750)
  For experienced casters wanting to elevate their work. Send photos beforehand — I tailor the entire day to your level and goals.
• Memorial Lifecasting Training (from £750)
  Specialist 1:1 training for hospice teams, NHS staff, funeral directors and care professionals.
• Raised 2D Tile Training — UK’s only dedicated 1:1 course (£550)
  Beautiful raised hand and foot tiles. Perfect for baby classes and keepsake businesses.
• Belly Bump Casting (£550)
  Two real pregnant models arranged by me — a completely unique training experience.
• 3D Pet Casting (£650 per day)
  Foundations, advanced techniques and memorial specialisation. Pickle plus other dogs arranged by me.
• Paw Print Tile Training (£550)
  2D raised paw print tiles — quick to create and highly popular with pet owners.
• Silver Fingerprint Jewellery (£550)
  Perfect starting point for jewellery — no experience needed.
• Handprint Jewellery in Silver (£550)
  For those with some jewellery experience wanting to go further.
• Pet Print Jewellery (£550)
  Silver paw and nose jewellery — in high demand from pet memorial businesses.

A keepsake course that fits around your life

Most students who train here are parents building something flexible around family. Some are returning to work after having children. Others already run a small creative business and want to add casting to their offering. Several have a full-time job and are building something for the side. Since I built this business the same way — starting in 2003 with small children and a need for something that worked around school hours — I understand exactly what that looks like.

Training is 1:1, I arrange dates around you, and you keep 100% of everything you earn. There is no ongoing subscription, no required supplier, and no system you have to buy into. You learn, you leave, and you get started.

Included with every course

• All casts and pieces created during your training day
• Photos and short videos taken throughout
• Comprehensive notes covering every step
• Trusted supplier list with exclusive trade discount codes
• Certificate of completion
• Lifetime WhatsApp support — free, for as long as you need it

Former students say

“Although I travelled from India, it was 100% worth it. The personalised teaching, hands-on experience and supportive environment are second to none.”

— Student, India

“An exceptional course. Knowledgeable, patient and genuinely generous with her expertise. What truly sets Glenda apart is the incredible post-training support long after the course ends.”

— Aislinn, Ireland

“From the first email, Glenda helped with travel and accommodation. The 1:1 experience with real babies and Pickle was invaluable. I left with real confidence.”

— Julie, Scotland

“The memorial training was handled with such care and sensitivity. We left confident, knowing we could support families through the hardest times.”

— Chloe, Children’s Hospice

“World-class teaching. Patience, attention to detail and follow-up support are second to none. The perfect mentor.”

— Jodie, Legacy Pet Cremations

Students travel from around the world

Training takes place in Lytchett Matravers, Dorset — approximately 15 minutes from Poole and 30 minutes from Bournemouth, with free parking. Since Dorset is easy to reach from most UK airports, many international students combine their training with a few days exploring the coast.

As students have travelled from Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Norway, Latvia, Germany, Holland, Spain, Cyprus, India, Tanzania and Los Angeles. For every student travelling from further afield, I provide personal guidance on local accommodation, travel routes and payment via Wise.

Flexible payment: 50% deposit to secure your date, balance due the week before training.

Begin your casting journey

Tell me which course interests you, your experience level, and whether you have any questions. I reply personally within 24 hours and am always happy to have a quick call or WhatsApp chat first.

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