Description
Full Day Reindeer Sculpture Workshop with willow artist Toni Cross. Get ready for Christmas with your own handmade Reindeer Sculpture. In this workshop we will build a large reindeer sculpture which can live indoors or outside. We start by making a willow framework, then weave in more willow to fill in the sculpture. Pieces usually measure about 70-80cm. As there is a lot to complete in one day, some hoops and other structural sections will be prepared for you. Reindeer are woven with brown willow which lasts well outside and a mixture of brown and dried white willow for the framework. They can also be varnished or painted with linseed oil to preserve them. There is no age limit but children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent. Willow is a lovely medium to work with and most people find weaving relaxing and therapeutic. However, it can be quite hard on the fingers. We can find ways to alleviate this for most people, but if you have arthritis or other mobility issues you might want to discuss this with Toni first to see what help we can offer. Tools will be provided, but if you have them please bring: Sharp secateurs or garden scissors (many people prefer using ones they are used to) A pruning knife if you have one
What's included in the price?
All materials. Please bring lights if you would like to light up your Reindeer and need help to add them. Workshops include tea/coffee and cake. Please bring a sandwich for lunchtime.
Duration
6 hours
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Wheelchair users
- Hearing impaired
- Limited mobility
- Christmas
- Parking provided
- Suitable for beginners
- Intermediate level
FAQs
We supply continuous tea and coffee and juice is also usually available, along with nice cake for a halfway break. Full day workshops do not include sandwiches or savoury lunch unless otherwise mentioned. For workshops at Santon Downham Village Hall, and our Brandon studio at weekends, we recommend bringing lunch as there isn't a cafe or sandwich shop. For weekday workshops in Brandon there is a sandwich bar opposite which opens all weekdays if you prefer.
Willow is a lovely medium to work with and very therapeutic. It does dry out the hands a bit so using hand cream afterwards is recommended. It is also possible to work in thin gloves and we have some on hand if you prefer to use them. It can be a bit challenging for people with arthritis and other hand and arm mobility issues, but Toni will always help and find techniques to make this manageable. If you have specific concerns please message us first.
Willow grows very easily and can sprout from a bare rod if this is cut fresh. However, most of the willow we use has been dried and will not sprout. If a workshop uses fresh willow which will grow this is mentioned in the listing. Living willow workshops only take place between November and March.