Introducing Willow for Sculpture
Learn about this great sustainable material with professional artist Julie Starks in this workshop. You will be shown how to create simple shapes, weave and master the art of willow 'ties' resulting - giving you some willow pieces to take home with you - think rustic trays, circles, spheres; the foundations skills to create sculptures! Julie will explain how to purchase, prepare and plant willow and bring book recommendations to inspire you to better understand willow.
No prior experience is necessary. All materials are included in the workshop cost, but we suggest you bring, secateurs, apron and gloves if you are allergic to any plant materials. After the workshop you are welcome to wander around the House & Gardens.
Dates available: Thursday 3rd October 2024
Itinerary of the day:
09:30 - Arrival at Admissions at Bowood House & Gardens
09:30 - Tea and coffee upon arrival
10:00 - Workshop Begins & Housekeeping
10:05 - Introduction to Topic
11:00 - Practical Session
12:30 - Break for Lunch (lunch not included)
14:00 - Course completes
Cost: £68.00 per person. (Maximum 12 people per session)
Workshops take place within The Gardeners' Bothy at Bowood House & Gardens
Season Ticket Holders receive 10% discount when using their discount code. The codes are sent each month in your Season Ticket Holder newsletter. The newsletters are sent automatically to the ticket purchasers email address. If you hold a Season Ticket but did not purchase it directly please email houseandgardens@bowood.org to be added to our database to receive the newsletter.
Price includes:
- Free entry to Bowood House & Gardens
- Tutoring by Julie Starks
- Refreshments, excludes lunch just drinks/biscuits
- All materials
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Learn about this great sustainable material with professional artist Julie Starks in this workshop. You will be shown how to create simple shapes, weave and master the art of willow 'ties' resulting - giving you some willow pieces to take home with you - think rustic trays, circles, spheres; the foundations skills to create sculptures! Julie will explain how to purchase, prepare and plant willow and bring book recommendations to inspire you to better understand willow.
No prior experience is necessary. All materials are included in the workshop cost, but we suggest you bring, secateurs, apron and gloves if you are allergic to any plant materials. After the workshop you are welcome to wander around the House & Gardens.
Dates available: Thursday 3rd October 2024
Itinerary of the day:
09:30 - Arrival at Admissions at Bowood House & Gardens
09:30 - Tea and coffee upon arrival
10:00 - Workshop Begins & Housekeeping
10:05 - Introduction to Topic
11:00 - Practical Session
12:30 - Break for Lunch (lunch not included)
14:00 - Course completes
Cost: £68.00 per person. (Maximum 12 people per session)
Workshops take place within The Gardeners' Bothy at Bowood House & Gardens
Season Ticket Holders receive 10% discount when using their discount code. The codes are sent each month in your Season Ticket Holder newsletter. The newsletters are sent automatically to the ticket purchasers email address. If you hold a Season Ticket but did not purchase it directly please email houseandgardens@bowood.org to be added to our database to receive the newsletter.
Price includes:
- Free entry to Bowood House & Gardens
- Tutoring by Julie Starks
- Refreshments, excludes lunch just drinks/biscuits
- All materials
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