A PLACE WORTH KNOWING
A garden moment, kept in plaster
Botanical relief casts preserving the shapes and textures of flowers and foliage.
Lisa Richards turns flowers and foliage into quietly detailed relief casts. Plants are pressed into clay, removed, then captured in plaster so that stems, petals and seed heads remain as raised forms. Many pieces are left pale and unpainted, making light and shadow part of their appeal. Her Cockington studio is a lovely stop after wandering the gardens, especially if you enjoy noticing small botanical details. Lisa also accepts personal commissions, including wedding and memorial flowers; discuss those well ahead, because suitable plants and timing matter to the finished work.
The lovely little details
- Botanical bas-relief casts.
- Personal flower commissions available.
- Studio 16, Sea Change Studios.
SOMETHING TO LOOK OUT FOR
Look closely at the relief
Notice the tiny veins, stems and seed shapes revealed by the casting process.
From the venueTHE USEFUL LITTLE DETAILS
Make a little plan.
Find them here
Unit 16, Sea Change Studios, Cockington Court, Cockington, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6XA
Open directionsGetting there
Follow Cockington Court signs, then the studio signs within the craft centre.
Before you set off
Check studio opening with Lisa or use her contact form to arrange a commission consultation.
Plan flower commissions early
For wedding flowers, Lisa ideally needs fresh stems within 72 hours; discuss arrangements in advance.
Check the detailsCheck suitable flowers
Not every bloom presses successfully. Ask which flowers and foliage will work.
Check the detailsTalk through an idea
Contact Lisa on 07469 234534 about commissions or a special studio visit.
Check the detailsDetails checked 25 October 2026. Opening times, menus and access arrangements can change; confirm anything essential directly before travelling.
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