Description
it is easy to get lost in the ebb and flow of the weaving as you find your own rhythm in this delightful willow sculptural activity. In this course you will make a small deer by forming hoops and using them to build a skeletal structure around a pre-made simple steel armature which forms a foundation giving rigidity and strength to your deer.. As the central form is established, you will be able to direct the willow to create a skin over the scaffolding to substantiate the body shape. Antlers will be built extended from the steel stumps that are a part of the armature. It is delightful to see the deer shape emerging from a tangle of sticks. You will be using a combination of both random and directional weaving techniques to complete your deer sculpture. The advantage of having a steel armature a the core is the longevity and strength this give to your sculpture as well as the guidance in forming the properties and form of the final shape. If this is to be displayed outside, once dry, its colour and longevity can be extended by coating in a good quality wood oil. If you have looked at deer courses before , you will notice that they are generally 2 days. The metal armature give us a head start and is partly why we are able to do this in one, but also it does have to be quite small to complete this in the day.
What's included in the price?
The steel armature at the core of this sculpture is provided along with all necessary materials and tools to use on the day. Refreshments will also be on hand through out the day.
Duration
6 hours
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
FAQs
Refreshments are provided to keep your energy up during the day, with chocolate always being a must. There will be some form of drink available in the room, even if that is just a jug of water. This is a café venue that serves a range of hot and cold drinks and menu of mid day meals, which are available for purchasing at any time during the day.
Generally speaking you do not need a lot of physical strength to weave with willow, but some making activities have more tension than others. This activity does not put a great strain on the hands. However, if you have particular medical conditions that affect the hands and wrists such as arthritis, you will find this more difficult than most people. It depends on the severity of your condition. I have had many people weaving who have reported that they suffer with this. Some completed the weaving without a problem, some have had me help out at certain points (which I am very willing to do) and one or two have stopped midway as it has become too uncomfortable to continue.
You might have some suitable material growing in your garden that you might want to incorporate into your weaving (such as some slender Cornus or suitable vines). Feel free to bring small amounts of something like this along, but be prepared to take advice on what may or not be suitable.
All the tools you will need to complete the obelisk will be provided, but if you have your own tools that you use on projects to like these, feel free to bring them along, e.g. secateurs or bodkins.
Justice walk car park is only around 100 yards from the venue and the best parking spot to put into your SatNav.
