Thursday 30th April & Saturday 16th May 2026, 10:30am-2:30pm
Suitable for beginners
Cuttlebone Casting Workshops with Poppy Jackson
Time & Location
Thursday 30th April, 10:30- 14:30 designermakers21, Diss, IP22 4LB
Saturday 16th May, 10:30- 14:30 designermakers21, Diss, IP22 4LB
About Poppy
Poppy is currently undertaking an Incubator Fixed Term Studio Residency here at designermakers21.
“I make work that explores the female body as an autonomous zone. My practice spans painting, printmaking, sculpture, wearable art and live performance. Public space and architecture in relation to the body are key themes. My work has been presented internationally, and featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, The Independent, ArtReview, BBC 2 & Radio 4.
Motherhood has activated a focus on the politics of the maternal body within the rural Suffolk landscape in which I live with my two young daughters. Prints, sculpture and a live performance are currently being developed for an upcoming exhibition with sculptor Laurence Edwards at Wyken Vineyards.
I also founded CONVERGE – a platform for performance artists based in this region – and run this alongside Laurie Green and Ruth Biene. CONVERGE was initially supported by The Live Art Development Agency; and currently by Norwich Arts Centre and designermakers21. CONVERGE is a place for artists to connect through their work, exchange ideas and cross-pollinate, in venues across Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex”
About the Workshop
Come and join Poppy at designermakers21 for a workshop in ancient molten metal casting. Learn to cast pewter objects, jewellery, talismans, small sculptures and charms from cuttlefish washed up on the beach!
No previous skills or experience necessary.
Bookings
To book your place please email workshops@designermakerscio.org.uk
Workshop Cost: £60 per person
Limited places available
What is Provided?
All materials & light refreshments.
What to Bring
Water bottle, packed lunch. Alternatively, there are many cafes and bakeries a short walk from designermakers21.
Accessibility: This workshop will take place on the ground floor at designermakers21. There are small steps to the workshop area, to access the toilet and other areas of the building. If you have access requirements, please contact workshops@designermakersCIO.org.uk with any queries.
