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Moulding & Casting: workshop for families and children

10:30–13:00

The Studio

Henry Moore Institute, Leeds

Join us for this engaging one-day workshop exploring basic casting techniques.

Under the guidance of artist Aaron McPeake, you’ll create your own unique moulds and cast objects using various materials, including plaster and wax.

This workshop is designed particularly for families and children ages 8 to 16. We’re emphasising engaging with materials through senses beyond just sight, and warmly welcome blind and partially blind participants.

Tickets & booking

Tickets cost £10 (+ booking fee) for each child attending this workshop.
Concession tickets are available for £5 (+ booking fee) for students or anyone on low income.
Free tickets are available for anyone who is a recipient of PIP.

Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop, but you don’t need to book additional tickets for adults.

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

 

Book your ticket via Eventbrite

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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