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Creating Tactile Objects: Pewter Casting Workshop

11:00–16:00

Henry Moore Institute, Leeds

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Henry Moore making a cast of an object by pressing it into clay and then spooning in liquid plaster.

Explore the art of casting in a dynamic one-day workshop tailored for individuals aged 16 and above.

Join artist Aaron McPeake to create a series of moulds that turn everyday objects into unique, tactile sculptures.

Throughout the day, you’ll have the opportunity to work with pewter and jesmonite, offering a rich hands-on experience and an opportunity to expand your material knowledge.

This workshop emphasises engaging with materials through senses beyond sight, and we warmly invite blind and partially blind participants to join us.

Henry Moore making a cast of an object by pressing it into clay and then spooning in liquid plaster.
Henry Moore making a plaster cast, 1977. Photo: Errol Jackson.

Tickets & booking

Tickets cost £25 (+ booking fee) for each person attending this workshop.
Concession tickets are available for £15 (+ booking fee) for students or anyone on low income.
Free tickets are available for anyone who is a recipient of PIP.

Any participant with access needs is welcome to bring a companion to the workshop at no extra fee.

 

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Accessibility

The workshop will take place in the Studio, our new workshop space on the second floor of the building.

We want to make it as easy as possible for all to attend, so please get in touch if you have any access needs that you would like to discuss before the workshop.

Accessibility

Step-free entrance

We have an accessible entrance via lift (doors 100cm wide) on Cookridge Street, bringing you onto the ground floor of the building.

Internal lift

There is an internal passenger lift (doors 72cm wide) to all floors of the building.

Pushchairs & bags

You can store pushchairs and bags in the Studio for the whole event. We also have lockers on the basement level, suitable for bags and smaller items.

Toilets

The Studio has its own toilet facilities, including one fully accessible superloo (self-contained cubicle with a toilet and sink) and two additional gender-neutral superloos.

Baby-changing facilities

Baby-changing facilities are located on the basement level, within one of our gender-neutral superloos.

Quiet space

The Studio has a dedicated quiet space for those needing a break from noisy activities.

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