Bust Casting Workshop at Centrespace Gallery

Please note before booking that you must book with someone to cast.

Join body casting artist Ellen Downes for this very special bust casting workshop in the heart of Bristol, surrounded by 300 golden Jesmonite nipple casts. You will learn how to make a cast of the person you've come to the workshop with and leave with a special cast of your bust.

Taking place in Every Body’s Story exhibition space at Centrespace Gallery, your host Ellen, who runs Bristol body casting studio 'Every Body's Story', will introduce you to the basics of body casting. You will be guided through making a cast of someone that is bonded with you in sisterhood or partnership.

Come as a pair with the person you will be doing the cast, but you both need to book separately.

In this workshop you will:

  • Be introduced to the therapeutic and ancient art of body casting which can be a healing and ceremonial way of connecting to the body
  • Have the chance to play with plaster, and learn to create a body cast as a pair or group
  • Have your own cast to take home with you to treasure, as a symbol of your friendship, love and connection with the person you made the cast with

This event is open to those who identify as women or AFAB non-binary. This workshop has been created for us to gather, share, celebrate and explore our connections to our bodies.

If you have any questions, drop Ellen a DM at @everybodysstory or email her at ellen@everybodysstory.co.uk

This is an LGBTQIA+ event and a welcoming space for all that attend.

Age restrictions: 18+

Middle Income/Standard Price Β£45
Lower Income/Unemployed Β£35
Middle Income/High Income/Pay it Forward and Support the artist Β£55

Available dates

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The good news is that we’re expecting more to be added really soon!

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Lucy Jefferson
Sep 2023

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How to get there

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How to change dates
Change of plans? You can easily rebook the next available slot up to 7 days before your experience.
How to get a refund
Can't make it? We understand things happen! You can cancel and get a full refund up to 7 days before your experience.
Please note that this refund policy does not apply to gift bookings. You may reschedule your gift if outside the time period stated above. However, all gifts are non-refundable and expire exactly 1 year after the date of purchase.

You'll be hosted by

Every Body's Story

Every Body's Story is a body casting studio in Bristol. You may have seen this impressive spot featured on BBC One...

As part of their project celebrating the beauty and diversity of every body, each summer a series of golden body casts are exhibited alongside the stories of the women behind them. Founder Ellen is delighted to be welcoming guests to the studio again and helping more people celebrate their bodies by immortalising them in gold.

Ellen Downes

Ellen is a body casting artist. This creative's work celebrates the uniqueness behind every body and the power of storytelling.

Ellen's first body cast experience was back in 2015. After finding this transformative, she learned how to body cast. Since then, Ellen's been casting around the world. For her it's an honour to share this art and its beautiful, therapeutic process with others.

Any questions?

Ask your question directly to Every Body's Story .

Available dates

Sorry, there are currently no dates available

The good news is that we’re expecting more to be added really soon!

Want to be the first to find out when new dates are released? Register below to notify the host of your interest