Workshop
Creating Tactile Objects: Pewter Casting Workshop
11:00–16:00
Henry Moore Institute, Leeds
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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.
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.
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.
Step-free entrance
Our accessible entrance is on Cookridge Street, with a lift (doors 100cm wide) 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
There are baby-changing facilities within the Studio’s toilets. Additional 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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Our galleries will be closed 24 – 26 December, and 29 December – 1 January.
The library and archive are closed 24 December – 2 January.
Henry Moore Institute
74 The Headrow
Leeds
LS1 3AH
United Kingdom
T: 01132 467 467
E: institute@henry-moore.org
