Willow 'sculpture of your choice' - one day workshops with Willowtwisters
Description
This sculpture workshop is carefully designed for small exclusive groups to ensure optimal attention from your tutor. Sara Holmes is a leading expert and a pioneer in the art of willow sculpture. Her work has included many high profile commissions such as the The Last Survivors by the Thames at Runnymede. This is a course in sculpture. Unlike a craft piece where a prescribed method is followed, this course aims to teach you how to 'feel' the willow as a sculpture medium, using it to develop layers of shape form. Sara will show you her unique and specialised techniques of additive sculpture using stitches and weave. With lots of support, student’s personalized ideas and designs, will be sculpted onto a basic armature of mild steel or hazel, constructed beforehand. Please note that despite the relaxing nature of this artform it is quite physical & tiring. If you suffer with pain in your hands, for example severe arthritis you may find this challenging. I try to make work stations as ergonomic as possible to allow seated and standing work positions. This course is usually outside (undercover of a parachute shelter for light rain) so you will need warm clothes and outdoor footwear. On cold days there will be a fire pit. If the weather is too severe to hold the workshop outside at Weavers Wood it will be held in the pretty church, in Pirbright village. This will be confirmed closer to the day. Tea/coffee & light refreshments provided.
What's included in the price?
Armatures, willow and all materials are prepared and supplied on the day. Tea and coffee is served throughout the day. Plus! A light vegetarian lunch is included in the price! You will need some close fitting work gloves. Secateurs provided but you can bring your own if you prefer.
Duration
1 day
Cancellation policy
Non-refundable - Refunds are not available
Maker
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Mother's Day
- Hen dos
- Romantic
- Corporate days out & team building
- Christmas
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- Intermediate level
- Easter
- Suitable for beginners
- Father's Day
- Stag dos
- Public transport