Botanical Casting Workshop

Service Description

Join me for a wonderfully creative and relaxing workshop exploring the beautiful art of botanical plaster casting. We'll begin by working with fresh flowers, leaves and foliage, learning how to arrange them in clay to create gorgeous natural impressions. You'll discover what makes a beautiful composition, how to balance shapes and textures, and how to capture all those lovely little details that nature provides. I'll guide you through the complete casting process, from preparing your clay and creating a frame to mixing plaster and learning pouring techniques, with plenty of hints, tips and encouragement along the way. You'll have the opportunity to create two or three beautiful botanical casts in a variety of sizes, experimenting with different arrangements and designs. Bring a little piece of your own garden!🌸 You're warmly encouraged to bring along a few favourite flowers, sprigs or interesting leaves from your garden or a special place. I'll also have a lovely selection of botanicals available for you to use. And while the plaster works its magic… We'll explore finishing techniques, including painting and burnishing, using some ready-made botanical casts. You'll be able to decorate these and take them home too! At the end of our workshop comes the exciting part - the big reveal! We'll carefully uncover everyone's beautiful botanical creations, ready for you to take home alongside your other finished pieces. You'll leave with your own unique collection of botanical artwork, along with the knowledge and confidence to paint, finish and seal your new casts at home. This is a lovely opportunity to slow down, enjoy working with natural materials, learn a fascinating new skill and create something truly special. No previous experience needed – all materials, tuition and ready-made practice pieces are included. Adults only due to the plaster mixing and casting process. Please bring a large chopping board or similar for safe transport of your fresh cast home (it will continue curing over the next 24hr and needs to be kept flat) Please note that plaster drying time varies with temperature on the day, it will be checked prior to the reveal, but may need to be done at home. If this is the case full instructions will be given and you will be shown the process on a sample reveal. 🎁 Buying as a gift? Leave me a note at checkout and I'll send you a lovely printable gift voucher. Saturday Morning 10am -1pm - 29th May 2027 Collessie Victory Hall, Fife