Fun With Plaster

This week has seen the launch of the Summer activities programme hosted by The Laboratory Art Studio based at Wat Tyler Country Park. We have a fun filled programme including painting 3D Canvases, making minions, painting birdhouse, printing t-shirts and so much more.

 Today we had an amazing plaster casting workshop where adults and children alike cast their hands in plaster by printing their palm or cupping plaster in their hands.

The studio was buzzing with budding young sculptors and artists creating amazing pieces of work. The children had to sit still (a difficult task for most of us!), to let the plaster set and then got onto the fun job of decorating the finished piece using paint and gem stones.

Here is how we got on....

Waiting patiently for the plaster to set

Cast set onto the busy job of painting!

Smiles all around, busy painting and casting

Concentrating on creating an amazing design

Waiting for the plaster to set

Proudly showing off the finished piece

We loved that these piece were colour co-ordinated, amazing work created today

 Here are some of the finished pieces

Our mums didn't want to miss out on the fun and some spent time casting and painting their own hand-print

The metallic paint really picks out the detail of this piece - it almost looks 3D

We loved the precision and colour choice of this hand cast

Just beautiful!

There is always time for  bit of splatter art!

A matching pair, beautiful painting and colour choice

If you would like any further information about our Summer programme or would like to book onto workshops or classes please email Lisa on the_laboratory@hotmail.co.uk

Summer Art Blast

This Summer The Laboratory will be bursting with creative workshops, classes and projects for all ages. Each day of the week we have different art and crafts projects for you to come and try your hand at. Our workshops run between 10:00am - 4:00pm (unless otherwise specified).  Our workshops start from as little as £2:00 per item to £5:00 per person.

As well as our fun filled workshops, this Summer we will be hosting an open studio every Wednesday where you can view a selection of artwork created by The Laboratory's learners, visiting artists and The Laboratory artist Lisa Smith.

We are also delighted to announce that this Summer we will be launching two new classes:

Parents and toddler class Thursday 10:30am - 11:30am and 

Over 60's art class Thursday 1:00pm -3:00pm

To book onto any of our workshops or classes email the_laboratory@hotmail.co.uk

Summer Programme at The Laboratory, find us opposite The Green Centre at Wat Tyler Country Park

Workshops at The Laboratory are suitable for all ages and abilities

Our art workshops aim to encourage you to explore, experiment and create arts and crafts from a wide range of materials

Children's Art Parties at The Laboratory

Handmade Superhero Caps - parties can be tailor made to a specific theme or art material

A superhero is not complete without their mask and logo badge!!!

Art Classes at The Laboratory continue through the Summer

Art classes at The Laboratory provide an opportunity for children and adults to make new friends,
 learn and enhance art skills and experiment with art

Our art classes are relaxed and friendly (we even supply refreshments) Classes are suitable for all abilities so if you want to improve your art skills or try something new, why not pop along

To find out more email Lisa on the_laboratory@hotmail.co.uk