Hare Willow Sculpture Workshop

Make a large hare sculpture in our Thetford Forest workshop.



6 hours Class size 4 to 8 guests       £85 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)
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Full Day Hare Sculpture Workshop 10am-4pm in our workshop in Brandon, Suffolk
Create your own handmade hare sculpture with willow artist Toni Cross.
In this workshop, we will build a large hare sculpture, usually around 80cm to the top of the ears, which can live indoors or outside.
Gift vouchers are also available, ideal for an unusual Christmas present!
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 hare.
Hares are woven with brown willow which lasts well outside. 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.
What you'll get
Materials and a completed artwork to take home
Tea/coffee and cake
Knowledge required
Suitable for beginners and more experienced weavers
What to bring
Lunch
Your own secateurs if you prefer to use them
Location

The Licky Cow Gallery, Unit 1 The Harvey Adam Centre, 19 Wimbledon Avenue Brandon

Hare Willow Sculpture Workshop location
Your teacher

Toni Cross
Toni Cross

female Women-owned

Willow artist Toni Cross has been working in the arts for over thirty years, and with willow for almost twenty. She has worked with schools, groups of adults and young people, including adults with special learning needs.
She has built living willow sculptures and structures with primary schools, made a ten foot high living Bittern with young birdwatchers, and made animal sculptures and garden decorations with adults, children, and families working together too.
Toni runs workshops for wildlife trusts and other conservation organisations as well as schools and groups, and organises her own workshops from her studio in Thetford Forest.
When not weaving willow Toni is also a nature and wildlife photographer, producing her own range of gifts and calendars, as well as using her images and time in the field to influence and inform her animal and wildlife sculpture.

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