Clever Hands
Workshop Botanical Casting Wall Art
Workshop Botanical Casting Wall Art
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Are you inspired by Botanical Art & Crafts?
Afternoon class 1-4pm, may finish sooner if smaller group size.
Join us for a hands-on botanical plaster casting workshop with Jen from Stem Botanicals. You'll learn to create beautiful, nature-inspired relief artworks. We’ll begin with a short introduction to the history of plaster casting and Jen's personal journey into the craft. See lots of examples from Jen's own portfolio!
You'll then prepare a flawless clay base, essential for a clean cast, before selecting and arranging botanical materials with care and creativity. All materials and equipment provided, simply bring an open mind and enthusiasm. If you's like to bring things from your garden or local area please feel free!
Once you're happy with your design, you'll learn how to seal the mold and mix/ pour plaster to capture every delicate detail. While the casts dry, you'll have the opportunity to experiment with painting pre-made plaster roundels for you to also take away. Finally, we’ll demold your pieces and go over drying and finishing techniques. You’ll leave with a unique botanical artwork and the knowledge to continue the process at home—or opt to have your piece professionally finished for display.
Students take away 1 x small painted roundel ready to hang and a larger 20cm diameter wall art piece (also ready to hang) dry at home for 7 days.
Please note, a wire loop is sunk into the reverse of the plaster piece when wet, no need to add a fixing - the plaster is super lightweight when dry, the same material used for traditional coving and ceiling roses, Jen recommends hang at home using standard picture hooks and tacks.
10% discount for all students buying from our shop on the day.
Terms and conditions of booking: We do not offer refunds on tickets. In the case of illness or other unforeseen circumstances we can offer a change of class OR you can transfer your ticket to somebody else allowing us to try to fill your space, please consider late changes mean a loss for Clever Hands and affects our business.
