Professional Lifecasting Training with Lumilos

.At Lumilos, we offer internationally recognised lifecasting training designed to give you real confidence, real skills, and real results. Our courses are trusted by students from around the world and are known for their depth, honesty, hands-on experience, and optional ongoing support.

WHY CHOOSE LUMILOS?

✔ Proven expertise – Years of professional lifecasting experience, including memorial and sensitive work

✔ Hands-on learning – Real models, real scenarios, real problem solving

✔ Small group training – Maximum of 2 students per course, providing personal attention and tailored guidance

✔ Exact formulas & methods – No guesswork, no vague ratios

✔ Ongoing aftercare – Support continues long after your course ends. Four weeks complimentary aftercare is provided on course completion with a monthly cost of £15 thereafter, for as long as you choose

✔ Trusted worldwide – Students travel internationally to train with us. We have had the pleasure of welcoming students from various international locations such as Australia, Bermuda, Canada, USA, and Cyprus.

This is not mass training.

We deliberately keep our courses small so every student leaves feeling capable, supported, and ready to work professionally.

OUR TRAINING COURSES

All in-person training takes place at our studio in Dundee, Scotland, with limited places available per course. Bespoke and international training options are also available on request.

Whether you are completely new to lifecasting or ready to refine advanced techniques, our training equips you with the skills needed to create professional, high-quality casts with confidence.

PRO LIFECASTING COURSE

DURATION: 5 DAYS

HOURS: 10AM - 5PM

COST: £3420

Our flagship training course. Ideal if you want to build a strong, professional lifecasting business or elevate your existing work providing a variety of casting services.

You will learn:

    •    Couple & Baby casting (Container style)

    •    Memorial Casting (Shell style)

    •    Complex two-part castings

    •    Refining, repairs, and finishing

    •    Professional airbrushing (included)

    •    Working confidently with clients

You’ll complete multiple casts using live models and leave with the knowledge and confidence to offer high-quality work immediately. This course is immersive, thorough, and designed to remove overwhelm, everything is explained clearly and methodically.

BODY CASTING ADD-ON

DURATION: 6 HOURS

COST: £900

THIS IS ONLY AVAILABLE AS AN ADD-ON TO STUDENTS ATTENDING OUR PRO LIFECASTING COURSE

Perfect for artists looking to expand their offering with confident body casting.

This add-on course covers:

    •    Breast or bottom casting (at our discretion)

    •    Working with larger forms

    •    Safe, professional body casting techniques

    •    Producing clean, finished body casts

We no longer offer body casting as a stand alone course. This is available as an add-on to our 5 day course. Additional hours are necessary and will be discussed at the time of enquiry.

MEMORIAL CASTING COURSE

DURATION: 3 DAYS

COST: £2450

A specialist course focused on the sensitive, respectful creation of memorial casts.

You’ll be guided through:

    •    Professional memorial hand casting

    •    Working respectfully in emotional situations

    •    Techniques developed through real experience

This course is suitable for beginners wishing to only offer memorial castings or experienced casters wishing to add memorial casting to their existing services. Please note that while our 5 day course covers memorial casting, the 3 day memorial casting covers a variety of molds and more in-depth learning tailored to memorial specific castings.

VIRTUAL CASTING ASSISTANCE

PRE-RECORDED VIDEOS & FOLLOW UP VIDEO CALLS

COST: ON REQUEST

Personalised online coaching tailored entirely to you.

Ideal if you:

    •    Can’t travel to the studio

    •    Want targeted help with specific techniques

    •    Need troubleshooting support

    •    Want business or workflow guidance

Sessions are customised to your experience level and goals. Please contact us to find out more.

THE LUMILOS APPROACH

We don’t rush you through techniques or leave you guessing.

You’ll receive:

    •    Clear, precise material ratios

    •    Structured processes that actually work

    •    Honest advice based on real-world experience

    •    Optional continued guidance after training

Our aim is not just to teach you how to cast, but to help you feel confident doing it professionally.

2026 AVAILABILITY

5 DAY PRO LIFECASTING COURSE

£3420

Optional body casting £900 (additional hours) 

April - 20th - 24th - 1 space available

May - 11th - 15th - 1 space available

June - 1st - 5th - 2 spaces available

August - 24th - 28th - 2 spaces available

September - 14th - 18th - 2 spaces available

October - 26th - 30th - 2 spaces available 

November - 16th - 20th - 2 spaces available 

3 DAY MEMORIAL CASTING COURSE

£2450

April - 28th - 30th - 2 spaces available

May - 5th - 7th - 2 spaces available

June - 9th - 11th - 2 spaces available

September - 1st - 3rd - 2 spaces available

November - 10th - 12th - 2 spaces

WHAT DO OUR STUDENTS SAY?

The variety of casts taught are extensive, offering a wide range of different casts to offer your customers. The 445 miles between us would never have stopped us from attending Lumilo Casting Studio’s training course. A world class professional caster and teacher. Superseded all our expectations and the master of the casting game, we are proud we have trained with the best.
— Angharad & Matthew - Lilly Rose Ivy Casting
I am a funeral director and wanted to train in memorial castings so that I can offer this service to the families we care for. Lucy has an amazing friendly approach to training and is happy to teach you everything she knows, she holds nothing back and explains the whole process in such a fantastic way. She even explains it in a way that you will remember when you leave. She provided us with loads of info for starting up ourselves, even a material list so I could purchase everything she uses, again she kept nothing back.
— Sam - Merrilees Memorial Casting
I had previously attended a training course elsewhere and thought I knew the basics from that…how wrong was I! Within the first hour of training with Lucy I realised the training I had previously received was seriously lacking and I had been taught terrible techniques. Lucy instantly made me feel relaxed and capable and her friendly and down to earth approach to all aspects of training instantly amazed me! Her talent in casting can’t be faulted, her attention to detail and ability to produce, and teach us to produce, stunning casts is mind blowing.
— Ashlie - Little Loves Casting
After the first hour with Lucy, I realised I didn’t know half the amount of what I thought I did. Down to sealing, materials, finishing techniques and even mixing, Lucy flipped the casting world upside down with all her knowledge. Every tiny little step Lucy guides you through is so important to get the most amazing results.
— Ellen - Ellen Kirk Lifecasting
Lucy’s training is worth it’s weight in gold! Her knowledge is invaluable, her attention to detail is mind blowing but most importantly, Lucy’s desire to help people succeed is refreshing. She truly does care about her students and ensuring that the skills they learn are put to good use. I would recommend Lumilo’s training course over and over. Lucy truly is one of a kind
— Nikita - Forever & Always Casts
I had previously trained with a well established casting company and was so shocked by the amount of information that I didn’t know. Since training I have completely changed what products I use along with now offering a beautiful new finish on my casts. The intensity of the course was insane, my mind was quite literally blown everyday. I can now proudly offer my customers high quality professional finishes which stand out above other casting companies.
— Kira - Kira’s Keepsakes
If you’re thinking about booking in, DO IT! I had been casting for a couple of years, self taught, and I thought I knew a fair amount, until doing this course. I now have the knowledge and confidence to create larger pieces, using the correct alginate mix, techniques and plasters for different scenarios. I have come away more knowledgeable, competent and it shows in all my work.
— Kerri - Bristol Body Casting
After completing my first casting training course elsewhere, I left not feeling confident at all. When I came across Lucy’s IG page and knew instantly there and then I had to train with Lumilos. I went in feeling like a complete beginner and left fully retrained, as her techniques were so different to what I first learnt.
— Carolyn - The Wee Casting Co
I decided to train at Lumilos after 2 years of running my casting business. I was blown away with all the new skills and information I learnt and Lucy’s teaching style meant she was thorough with information but also patient in helping you put it to practice. The aftercare offered from Lumilos is incredible. To have a friendly group of other casters at the end of the phone to offer support and guidance is invaluable. I wouldn’t think twice about recommending Lucy’s training - it’s the best thing I did for my business!
— Sophie - Little Lane Castings
What can I say about Lumilos - It completely exceeded my expectations from start to finish. I done the 5 day training course and can honestly say it was worth every penny. I walked out of there every evening with a wealth of knowledge. There are lots of trainers out their willing to take your money and only share the bare basics with you, but not Lucy she is not coveted of her information- she wants you to succeed and be successful in your own story.
— Becky - Break The Mould Castings

READY TO LEARN WITH LUMILOS?

If you’re serious about learning lifecasting, with care, precision, and integrity, we’d love to hear from you.

Use the enquire now button below to discuss available courses and find the right training course for you.

ALL COURSE DATES CAN BE RESERVED WITH A 20% DEPOSIT. THE FULL BALANCE IS DUE ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE COURSE. DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERRABLE TO A DIFFERENT DATE AFTER 14 DAYS OF MAKING PAYMENT. UK LOCATION RESTRICTIONS APPLY IN SOME AREAS. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS WELCOME.