Plaster Casting Workshop with Angela Ford

Join multi-disiplinary designer and researcher Angela Ford for a sculptural plaster casting and mould making workshop using recyled and found materials.  The workshop will begin with a tour of Angela’s exhibition The Raw Origins of a Diaspora: Part 2. Angela will talk about her artistic practice under the name Studio Raw Origins and her approach to using raw materials.  The workshop will introduce you to plaster casting and mould making.  You will learn to reuse drink cartons – such as those from Tetra Pak – along with recycled card to create moulds. These everyday packaging materials are commonly used in the UK and are an excellent way to explore creative recycling in art.  You will also be shown how to incorporate natural earth pigments to give the plaster a warm red tone. Once your cast has set, you’ll be able to take your sculptural pieces home.  By repurposing packaging waste, this workshop encourages a hands-on approach and highlights the creative potential of packaging.  No prior knowledge or skills are required. Please bring your own bag to take your sculpture home.