Spend a relaxing few hours botanical plaster casting in The Engine House at Brandon Country Park. Becky will show you the whole process, including which flowers and plants to use based on their texture and form including those especially relating to growth in the Brecks and its unique diverse habitat. You will learn how to create a pleasing composition and how to cast them into plaster to keep forever. No experience required.
All equipment and plants provided, but if you have a special flower you would like to try please bring it along (no dried flowers please). Suitable for ages 14+
Please note: this one is for locals only, highly discounted due to very generous funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. This is only available to those within a 12 mile radius of Thetford (those classed as living in the Brecks).
When: Friday 21st August
Where: The Engine House, Brandon Country Park IP27 0SU
Time: 10.30am- 3.30pm
Ages: Suitable for ages 14+
Cost: £45 per person, heavily subsidised by The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Booking: Botanical Plaster Casting Workshop
Accessibility: The Engine House has disabled parking right outside for use by permission only so please contact the Brecks LP team if you need to use this space. There is a disabled toilet on site. If you have any specific questions about accessibility please contact our team. brecks@suffolk.gov.uk 01473 265600
Meeting point: The Engine House at Brandon Country Park. Upon arrival to Brandon Country Park, please follow the signs to the furthest car park available – Orchard Car Park. The Engine House is located a short walk up the slope from the Orchard Car Park and will be marked with a Brecks flag.
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Parking: Parking at the venue is pay and display. In the Orchard Car Park this is by cash or on the RingGo app only. If you wish to pay by card, you can do so in the lower car park by the café. Find out more information HERE
Facilities: There is a café a 4 minute walk away which is open between 10am and 4.30pm (last hot food orders at 3.30pm). The Engine House has its own toilet facilities, but there are also public toilets beside the café.
What to bring: A packed lunch or money for the café. Reading glasses if you wear them. A warm jumper/cardigan incase you get cool sitting. It is recommended you wear comfortable shoes as you will be on your feet for some of the time.
Dogs: Only service dogs please.