Willow Hedgehog workshop taking place in the heart of the South Downs
Description
Did you know that hedgehogs have been around for over 15 million years? These fascinating creatures are one of the oldest surviving mammals and play a vital role in controlling insect populations, thus helping to maintain ecological balance. Join us to create your very own larger-than-life Hedgehog Sculpture from brown willow which still has its bark on. Event Details: The activity is perfect for most skill levels and ideal for nature enthusiasts, and craft lovers. You will need good hand dexterity to work with Willow As we all work at different speeds sometimes students take more time than others if this is the case you are welcome to take materials to carry on at home Please note that this workshop needs to be booked a minimum of 1 week in advance
What's included in the price?
All materials, use of tools and tuition Refreshments Free parking
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.
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
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
