Garden head sculpture planter 1 day workshop

Garden Head Planter  

One day Workshop at Oaktrack Smallholding

Saturday July 18th 9.30am-5pm

• Create a unique large garden sculpture planter guided by Rebecca
• Suitable for all abilities
• Freshly cooked lunch included
• £180 for a 1 day workshop (9.30am-5pm) which includes booking fee,   1 day tutoring (7.5 hours), lunch, all materials, firing and glazing costs.
• Finished head sculptures/planters are frost-proof and typically 40cmx25cm

Join expert tutor and sculptor , Rebecca on this popular one day workshop, in the tranquil surroundings of Oaktrack Smallholding near Andover.

During this workshop Rebecca will guide you through a step by step process to create your own large, frost-proof, garden head sculpture/planter using slab building, pattern making, sculpting and joining techniques

Morning session : 

Construct head sculpture using stoneware sculpting clay using templates provided with Rebecca's guidance. Then give your sculpture it's unique character and facial features. You can also add leafy hanging earrings ,a bird to perch on top or extra leaves to create a green man.

Afternoon session:

Finishing and joining elements of sculpture and refining facial features. Applying coloured clay slips and oxides of your choice.

Your finished head will then be fired to stoneware temperature in my kiln at my studio (SP11 0JH) ready for you to collect within 2 –3 weeks.

Getting there

Oaktrack Smallholding, 9 Charlton Down,Andover.SP11 0JA

Arrival time is 10am (no need to arrive early)

Entrance to the venue What Three Words ///intro.highbrow.mocked

 Any issues with travel or other queries please message Rebecca on 07816834605

Parking

There is plenty of parking at Oaktrack. Gravel paths and no step into venue.

What to bring

Hopefully we will be blessed with warm weather however it can be cool first thing in the morning in the barn at Oaktrack so bring extra layers just in case.

Refreshments and food

Tea and coffee will be provided throughout the day.

Please note: If you would like a speciality coffee and cake these can be purchased from Oaktrack on the day.

Home cooked lunch is provided by Oaktrack and included in price. ( homemade quiche and salad or Soup and bread)

Please inform Rebecca via email if you have any dietary requirements on booking.

maynardceramics@msn.com

07816834605