Introduction to Body Casting: Make Your Own Cast

Make your very own hand cast at this one-off 2 hour workshop at Made My Wardrobe Studio!

Your host Ellen, who runs Bristol body casting studio Every Body’s Story, will introduce you to the basics of body casting and guide you step-by-step to making your very own cast to take home with you.

In this workshop you will...

  • Create a hand-casting mould using Chromatic Alginate which will take the impression of your hand
  • Mix and pour stone cast plaster into your mould
  • While your cast is setting, Ellen will tell you more about the therapeutic and ancient art of body casting which can be a healing and ceremonial way of connecting to the body. She will introduce you to other body casting materials and techniques and show you some golden plaster and Jesmonite bust casts made at her studio
  • Once the plaster is set you will break away the mould to reveal your finished cast

The hand cast you will make will be a to-size exact replica of your hand, the details of scars, rings you may wear, wrinkles and even tattoos will show up! Your cast will be an impressive standing sculpture to take home and treasure.

This is an intimate, small workshop with limited participants so that you will have 1-to-1 guidance and support from Ellen and Studio Assistant Martha.

All participants will also receive a sealing mix and a paintbrush to take home to seal their cast once it is fully dry.


This event is part of the Every Body's Story 10-part series running from March to July in Bristol.

These events are run by and open to those who identify as women or non-binary. The series 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

Age restrictions: 18+

Students/Lower Income/Unemployed £45
Middle Income/High Income/Pay it Forward and Support the artists £55
Middle Income/Standard Price £50

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What people are saying

★★★★★
Emily Lasbury
May 2023

Absolutely phenomenal. Ellen and Martha created an environment that was incredibly relaxed and su...

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★★★★★
Clare Long
May 2023

This workshop was a delight, start to finish. I would recommend it to everyone.

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How to get there

Facilities

  • Adult changing
  • Refreshments available
  • Toilets
  • WiFi

Changes happen, don't worry

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

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.

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Available dates

Sorry, there are currently no dates available

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

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