Gamble Garden proudly presents an exciting plaster bas-relief workshop on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025. The practice of cast bas-relief dates back to historical Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece and Rome. Students will learn this technique by using white clay and plaster, plus garden foliage, to create a visually-compelling botanical plaster tile. Bas-relief is a type of sculpting in which figures (foliage) are raised slightly from the background (plaster), thus giving it a three-dimensional presence. While the plaster is curing, you will make a greeting card with botanical prints. All materials provided. No experience required. Suitable for ages 13 and up.
Price
$88 Members / $110 Non-members
Instructor Bio
Natalia Drachinskaya is a multidisciplinary artist based in Santa Clara, CA. She is a graduate of the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) in Moscow, Russia, and has participated in art residencies, exhibitions, and workshops in the Netherlands, Georgia, Japan, Hungary, and Russia. Her work explores themes of memory and resilience during difficult times through a variety of materials and media. Born in the USSR, she later lived in Armenia and the UAE before settling in the United States. Learn more at drachinskaya.com
