Description
Join me for a hands-on workshop where you’ll craft a beautiful life-sized willow hen or cockerel to take home! This session will guide you through the art of willow weaving to bring your feathered friend to life. As we all work at different speeds my aim is to get you to the stage where you have created a sculpture that is recognizable and that you feel confident to carry on at home should you wish to do so. The workshop is taking place in a cafe barn at the park if you ahve hearing details you may find this a challenge as visitors will be accessing the cafe. Please note that if you have a condition that affects your strength or mobility in your wrist/hands, this activity may cause difficulties for you. Please contact me for a chat if your not sure
What's included in the price?
All materials and tools, the bird will have metal legs to go in the ground if you prefer to keep it indoors you will need to find a wooden base after you have made your bird I also provide light refreshments and snacks You will need to bring your own lunch I will send you joining details approximately one week before the workshop is due to take place
Duration
6 hours
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Hello, I am a willow sculptor / artist based near Southampton in Hampshire. You will often find me outside under my shelter making sculptures or outside creating work from materials that I have found. I teach in a variety of venues in and around Hampshire, as well as exhibiting my work at various art shows. I create work to commission as well as providing bespoke workshops for private and public events and projects.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Wheelchair users
- Hearing impaired
- Suitable for beginners
- Pet lovers
- Intermediate level
FAQs
It is often best to start with an activity that offers a variety of small items or a larger shape that is relatively straightforward such as a bird workshop
You are welcome to join us for a more detailed workshop but please be aware that you may not make such a detailed version as someone who has more experience
If you are someone who prefers working on small precise works I suggest starting with the workshops where we create several smaller items e.g Xmas crafts, garden items, small birdhouses, baskets, etc. For those of you who like to experiment and see what happens, you might prefer something more sculptural to be fair there is no one way and you never know until you try it will be fun which ever you decide to do.
I usually find that making a small item can be difficult for anyone who has problems with grip,/ fine motor skills / small movements, if your not sure please contact me
We often use our thighs to hold items so if this a problem for you please let me know. also working on large items can be quite tiring as it can be quite physical.
If you are not sure please feel free to contact me and we can chat through the options that might work for you before you book a place
