I Am Making Art: Parallel Imprints with Plenderleith Scantlebury

Drawing on the material processes explored in Spike Island’s exhibition, Phillip Lai: RAIN / RUIN, Lisa and Mark will guide you through an experimental process of making and re-making objects, creating parallel imprints of the material world around us.

Participants are invited to create clay forms through a combination of hand building, moulding and throwing on a potter’s wheel. These forms will then be cast in plaster, mimicking the industrial processes used to create everyday objects.

This workshop is open to all ages and abilities – children should be supervised by an adult. All equipment is provided, but participants are also encouraged to bring objects to create unique imprints.

Please note: Participants should wear clothes they don’t mind getting messy.



I Am Making Art

These regular activity sessions are led by artists and visual practitioners. Visitors of all ages and abilities can try out new techniques and approaches to making art, from drawing and painting to collage, sculpture and animation. All materials are provided.



Plenderleith Scantlebury

Plenderleith Scantlebury is an art fabrication and model making company that produces high contemporary sculpture, installation and construction.

Mark Plenderleith and Lisa Scantlebury are experts in mould making and casting, with over 40 years of combined experience. Based at Spike Island, the studio works closely with artists to create high quality sculptures, public art, life casts, props/ models and bespoke objects. These are created using a range of casting techniques and processes – including life-casting, sculpting, encapsulation and engineering.

Plenderleith Scantlebury has worked with many notable organisations and artists, nationally and internationally; including Aardman Animations and 2022 Turner Prize Winner, Veronica Ryan.

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£3 (Kids go free)

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Phillip Lai 'RAIN / RUIN' (2025). Image courtesy of Spike Island. Photography by Rob Harris.