Full Day Stag Sculpture Workshop
Sunday 11th October
British Trust for Ornithology
The Nunnery, Thetford, Norfolk IP24 2PU
Create your own handmade Stag sculpture with willow artist Toni Cross. In this workshop we will build a large Stag sculpture which can live indoors or outside.
We work in the beautiful historic chapel at The Nunnery, and there are lovely grounds to photograph your work in too.
We start by making a willow framework, then weave in more willow to fill in the sculpture. Pieces usually measure around 5ft to the top of the antlers.
As the sculpture is quite complex to make in a day some parts will be ready made for you, including hoops for making your framework and bundles for legs, leaving you the exciting parts which really personalise your Stag
Stags are woven with brown willow which lasts well outside. We use a lot of longer and thicker willow for this sculpture. This is easy to work with but may take a bit of effort to weave. If you have limited mobility or problems with your hands, have a chat with Toni first to make sure this workshop is suitable. Sculptures can be varnished or painted with linseed oil to preserve them.
There is no age limit but children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent.
Willow is a lovely medium to work with and most people find weaving relaxing and therapeutic. However, it can be quite hard on the fingers. We can find ways to alleviate this for most people, but if you have arthritis or other mobility issues you might want to discuss this with Toni first to see what help we can offer.
Tools will be provided, but if you have them please bring:
Sharp secateurs or garden scissors (many people prefer using ones they are used to)
A pruning knife if you have one
Workshops include tea/coffee and cake. Please bring a sandwich for lunchtime.
Giving as a gift? You can purchase a gift voucher valid any workshop here or if you would like to book this workshop as a gift just enter the personalisation for your voucher in the box at check out. We will book your recipient in, and send you a personalised email voucher.
