Botanical Bas Relief Workshop

Course Date:  Thursday, 6th May 2027
Time of Course:  10am to 4pm
Cost: £80 to include refreshments, plus materials charge

In this experimental course you will learn the various steps to making your own bas relief flower and nature plaster cast tiles.

The course will cover rolling out the clay, designing and arranging the flowers creating your own layout for the casting process.  We will create 2 plaques, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.

There will be flowers and foliage for you to choose from.  However, Tara asks you to bring a very small bunch of flowers/herbs/leaves/wildflowers/grasses from your garden as it is always lovely to make a cast specific to your own garden.  During the day you will make two rectangular tiles of appxoximately 7.5 x 5.5 inches.  There is a materials charge of £15 per person payable direct to Tara, your tutor.

All equipment is provided but please bring an apron, and glasses if needed for close work.  It will be a slightly smaller class than in the past, so you should have more time to discuss your design and ask questions.

Tara is an artist who lives and works in Ilkley casting flowers and foliage from the countryside.  Taking inspiration from the beautiful Yorkshire Moorland and its stunning surroundings.  She captures nature and all its detail in bas relief plaster casts and ceramics.

Homemade refreshments are available throughout the day but we request that you bring a packed lunch.

If we are fully booked please get in touch to be put on a waiting list or find out about further dates available.