BOOKING FEE to secure a place on the TWO DAY Willow Deer Sculpture Course – 18th & 19th April 2025. FULL COST £310

Description

Friday 18th & Saturday 19th April 2025

9am – 5pm

Pirbright (venue TBC)   

This course is carefully designed for small exclusive groups to ensure optimal attention from tutors. For this reason I have to enforce a strict cancellation policy which I urge you to read before booking. Last minute cancellations can potentially cause a whole course to be cancelled risking the loss everyone’s bookings not to mention prepared willow, armatures, venue hire and food preparation.

This is a sculpture course. Unlike a craft such as basketry (where you follow a prescribed method) in this course you will learn how to create layers of shape, and be guided to develop form, as Sara teaches you her unique and specialised techniques of additive sculpture using stitches and weave.

In this two-day course, students will have time to learn in-depth, the techniques Sara uses to create her  willow sculptures.  She will guide you through the process from beginning to end. You will learn how to create a basic armature and how to work from pictures and photographs. Sara will guide you through her additive method of willow sculpture to create a densely woven, realistic  looking deer.

This course also includes a useful eBook to download and work through before the course which will help you to prepare for the sculpting experience.

My courses mainly take place outdoors at my beautiful venue at Weavers Wood in Pirbright, so warm layers of clothing and suitable footwear is advisable during colder months. However if the weather is too severe I will advise of the alternative venue, which is usually the church rooms at our pretty church in Pirbright. You will be notified closer to the date of your workshop.Please note that despite the relaxing nature of this artform it is nonetheless quite tiring. If you suffer with pain in your hands, for example severe arthiritus you may find this challenging. I try to make work stations as ergonomic as possible to allow seated and standing work positions.

Day 1

• Tools and equipment, willow types and preparation for sculpture, how it is grown for craft, where to source it and tips on how to grow your own.
• Preparing the armature.
• Binding, sewing and weaving techniques to begin sculpting the inner shape and form of your deer.

Day 2

• Sculpting techniques, maintaining shape and form.
• Adding details such ears, antlers and tail
• Surface texture weaving technique.
• Aftercare and maintenance

A vegetarian lunch will be provided on the day + plenty of Tea, coffee & biscuits.

Full cost – £310 (balance payable on or close to the workshop date)

(To secure your place we require a £110 booking fee to be made online)

*Please read our cancellation policy HERE before you book a place.