Sunday 5th July, 10am – 12pm & 2pm – 4pm
Spott Village Hall, Dunbar
Learn to capture the textures and patterns of the natural world using plaster and clay in this hands-on casting workshop.
Explore the landscape around Spott Village Hall to forage materials, before transforming your finds into beautiful botanical casts. Discover how to create small, pebble-shaped forms imprinted with delicate patterns and textures gathered from nature, that preserve your observations and discoveries from the Dunbar landscape.
What You’ll Do:
- Take a short walk to forage natural materials from around the village hall
- Learn simple casting techniques using clay and plaster
- Experiment with different plants and materials to capture unique patterns, botanical imprints and textured forms
Why Attend: This workshop offers a tactile way to connect with the local landscape, learn a versatile craft skill and be part of a collective art project rooted in place and community.
What to Expect: A relaxed, beginner-friendly session working with clay, plaster and natural materials. No prior experience needed – just curiosity and an interest in making and exploring what the landscape has to offer.
Practical Details:
- Suitable for adults and children (7+)
- Young children must be accompanied by a supervising adult
- Wear suitable clothing and shoes for exploring outdoors and getting dirty!
To book your place and for further information please message
Jo McNamara: 07484 210758
Part of the FLOW programme of workshops