i love to teach
Always 1:1 with Glenda, in a working studio, with real models and hands-on training — backed by lifetime support.
20+ years’ experience · Private 1:1 training · Real hands-on practice · Lifetime support
I’m Glenda, and I’ve spent more than 20 years creating professional lifecasting pieces for real families, babies, pets and bereaved families.
Since 2004, I’ve also been teaching people from across the UK and around the world how to develop these skills for themselves.
When you train with me, you’re learning directly from someone who still works with real clients and understands what it takes to create beautiful, professional pieces in the real world.
Training takes place in my working studio in Dorset and is private, practical and personal. You don’t just watch. You actually do the work.
Private 1:1 training
Your training is focused entirely on you, your experience and what you want to achieve. No large classes. No sitting at the back watching someone else work.
Real models. Real experience.
Where appropriate, you’ll work with real babies, families and pets, because real people and animals don’t always behave like demonstration models. If a model is unwell on the day, I always have a backup arranged, so your training goes ahead as planned.
I’m still doing the work
I still create professional lifecasting pieces for real clients, so what I teach comes from more than two decades of actually doing the job.
Training doesn’t end when you leave
Every student receives lifetime WhatsApp and email support, so when you get home and something doesn’t go to plan, you’re not left trying to figure it out alone.
Hand Casting Training — £550 per day
Professional baby and family hand casting training using real models, with practical tuition in casting, troubleshooting, refining and finishing. Can be completed in 1 day or 2.
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Advanced 3D Lifecasting — £650
Already casting and want to take your skills further? Develop advanced techniques including complex family compositions, multi-step castings, refining, repairs and professional finishing.
Book Hand Casting Days 1 and 2 with your Advanced day and pay £1,650 upfront — saving £100.
Memorial Lifecasting Training — £650 per day
Specialist training for professionals working with families in hospice, NHS, funeral and bereavement settings. Learn the practical and technical skills involved in sensitive memorial lifecasting.
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Airbrush Masterclass — £350 for half a day
Take your finishing to another level with specialist airbrushing training for lifecasting and keepsake work.
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| Column 1 | Column 2 |
|---|---|
| Your Training | Precious Memories |
| Investment | Day 1 £550 · Day 2 £550 · Day 3 Advanced £650 · Complete 3-day training £1,650 — save £100 |
| Course Length | 1, 2 or 3 days · Day 3 Advanced can be taken later |
| Training | Private 1:1 with Glenda |
| Teaching | Personally taught by Glenda |
| Experience | 20+ years of professional lifecasting |
| Training Level | Complete beginners to experienced casters |
| Practical Learning | Hands-on, not observation-only |
| Real Models | Real babies, families and pets, depending on training |
| Models Arranged | I arrange your training models, no searching for your own |
| Materials | Professional materials provided during training |
| What You Take Home | The casts you create, plus training resources |
| Supplier Support | Trusted supplier list and trade discount codes |
| After-Course Support | Lifetime WhatsApp and email, free |
| Training Dates | Flexible dates arranged around you |
| Specialist Training | Advanced, Airbrush, Memorial, Pet, 2D Tiles, Belly Bump and Jewellery |
| Location | Dorset, UK |
| International Students | UK and overseas students welcome |
| Independent Reviews | 100+ reviews, 5.0 |
| Awards | TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice 2024 & 2025 |
Book Hand Casting Days 1 and 2 with your Advanced day, paid upfront: save £100 compared with booking separately.
Louise, Ireland
“I had researched a number of trainers beforehand and contacted others too, some were very expensive and some felt quite fixed in their approach. One phone call with Glenda and instantly she stood out.”
Louise completed the 3-day intensive training, working hands-on with baby and dog models, and went home feeling confident and excited about putting her new skills into practice.
Jodie, Legacy Pet Cremations
“Glenda is simply amazing. No question is silly, she explains and demonstrates thoroughly, and makes sure you understand before moving on. I learnt skills that have genuinely elevated our business.”
Aislinn, Ireland
“What truly sets Glenda apart is the incredible post-training support long after the course ends. I left feeling confident, supported and excited.”
Salma, Tanzania
“Making the journey all the way from Tanzania was honestly so worth it. Knowing she is always there if I need support gives me so much confidence.”
Ada, Scottish Highlands
“Travelling from the Scottish Highlands was the best decision I’ve ever made. A brand new baby on day one, not a doll. She gives her all and teaches you all the tricks.”
Chloe, Children’s Hospice
“We came away feeling much more confident and quite emotional that we were able to create such beautiful pieces for families going through the hardest times.”
Amy, So Cherished UK
“I never imagined I could turn a creative hobby into a real business, but with Glenda’s patient mentoring, I now work around my family and earn doing something I love.”
5.0 ★ from 100+ independent reviews
TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice 2024 & 2025
Students trained from across the UK and internationally
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Students travel from across the UK and internationally to train with me. Training takes place in my private working studio in Dorset, where you’ll have the space and time to learn without the distractions of a large training environment.
I can also help with practical information about travelling, accommodation and arranging your training dates.
UK students · International students · Flexible training dates
Hand casting training starts at £550 for Day 1 and £550 for Day 2. Day 3 Advanced is £650. Book all three days together for £1,650 and save £100. Day 3 can also be taken later.
Yes. Your training is private and taught personally by me, so we can concentrate on your experience, questions and goals.
Where appropriate, yes. I use real models so that you gain experience dealing with the situations that happen when you’re actually working with clients.
No. Beginners are welcome. Training can also be adapted for people who already have experience and want to develop more advanced skills.
Yes. Day 3 can be taken later if that works better for you.
Yes. As well as hand casting, I offer advanced 3D lifecasting, airbrushing, memorial lifecasting, pet and memorial pet casting, raised 2D tiles, belly bump casting and jewellery training.
Yes. Students travel from across the UK and internationally to train with me.
You don’t simply leave with a certificate and no support. Lifetime WhatsApp and email support is included, so you can contact me when you need help, advice or reassurance after your training.
Tell me what you’d like to learn, what experience you already have and what you’re hoping to do with your skills. I’ll help you work out which training makes sense for you.
No obligation. No pressure. Just an honest conversation.
If you’re looking for a finished keepsake rather than training to make your own, I also create bespoke pieces here in my Dorset studio:
