Botanical casting
From: £135.00
Course Dates:
- Sunday 21st June 1pm – 4pm
CoURSE Description
Create a luminous piece inspired by nature
Slow down. Breathe. Get your hands into clay.
On this mindful and deeply satisfying workshop, you’ll work with delicate seed heads, flowers and wild grasses to design your own botanical composition. Every stem, vein and tiny detail becomes part of the mould — and later, beautifully captured in glass.
This is texture, light and nature all wrapped into one very special piece.
What you’ll learn
You’ll be guided step-by-step to:
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Create your own clay design using a wide selection of botanical treasures
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Make a plaster mould ready for casting
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Understand how glass behaves when it melts and flows
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Choose your favourite coloured glass to enhance depth and texture
As the glass casts over your design, it captures the exquisite detail of your botanical scene — refracting light and bringing those textures to life in the most magical way.
No experience needed. Just a willingness to get creative.
Your finished piece
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Just under 20cm square
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Suitable for wall mounting or displaying in a stand
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A tactile, luminous artwork that feels both contemporary and timeless
It’s the kind of piece people touch before they even realise they’re doing it.
Why you’ll love this workshop
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Calm, mindful making
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A huge choice of natural materials
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Beautiful coloured glass to personalise your work
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Expert guidance in a friendly, supportive studio
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A truly one-of-a-kind result
And let’s be honest — you’ll leave feeling rather pleased with yourself.
If you love nature, texture and the quiet joy of making something with your hands, this course is for you.
Spaces are limited — book your place and come create something luminous. ✨
FAQs
Q: What should I wear?
A: Just comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting a bit dusty, and closed-toe shoes (nothing open like sandals or flip-flops). Avoid loose sleeves if possible, but we have elastic bands if needed.
Q: What's included in the course price?
A: Everything you need – all glass, tools, kiln firing, safety equipment, tea and coffee throughout the day, and biscuits. You just need to bring yourself! The only extra would be if you want to make additional pieces beyond what’s included in the course.
Q: Do I take my finished pieces home the same day?
For fusing courses, no – your pieces need to go in the kiln, so you can collect them when they’re ready (usually a week or so later) or we can post them to you but we really don’t recommend postage because glass is easily broken in the post. You can choose postage at your own risk, we charge a minimum of £8 (depending on the size of the piece) to cover postage cost & packaging.
For stained glass, copper foiling and other non-fusing courses, yes – you take them home at the end of the course.
Q: What if I don't finish my piece?
A: Don’t worry, we build in enough time for everyone to complete their projects. Jennifer keeps an eye on everyone’s progress. If you’re a bit slower, that’s fine – we’d rather you do it properly than rush.
Q: Is lunch provided?
A: We provide tea, coffee, and biscuits throughout the day, but not lunch. You’re welcome to bring sandwiches to eat in our comfy break area or outside if the weather’s nice, or there are plenty of nice pubs & cafes approx 1 mile away in the centre of Frodsham.
Q: How do I find you?
A: We’re pretty easy to find – just off the main road between Frodsham and Kingsley. We’re upstairs in the Barn at Bradley Farm Stables (look out for the horses 🙂 )
Our studio address is
Bradley Farm,
Bradley Lane,
Frodsham,
Cheshire WA6 7EP
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There’s parking on the road right outside the barn and on the large grass verge just around the corner from the farm.