Thu 26 Feb-26 Mar (5wks) | 1-3pm | 16 + yrs
Design and create a kinetic bird sculpture while exploring diverse modelling techniques, experimenting with varied materials and simple movement mechanism that bring your handcrafted creature to life.
What will the class cover and how will it be taught?
This five-part course will guide you through designing and creating your own mixed-media kinetic bird sculpture. You’ll explore a variety of modelling techniques, including building a lightweight willow frame, mould making and papier-mâché and constructing accessible mechanisms that introduce movement. You will experiment with combining media with a focus on recycled and natural materials. Teaching will combine short demonstrations with guided practice and hands-on making. Allowing you to develop skills while shaping your own creative vision. By the end, you have a unique bird sculpture and a set of adaptable skills in mixed media construction that you can adapt for future projects.
Who is it suitable for?
Adults
Important Information
This course will be held in Studio 3.
What do I need to bring?
Secateurs and pilers (if you have them – no need to buy them especially). Materials will be provided, but you may want to source your own natural and scrap materials to embellish your birds.
Are there any additional costs?
No
About the tutor
Amy Williams is a professional artist and experienced facilitator known for her inspiring large-scale paper installations and giant parade puppets. She has delivered significant commissions for Blackwell Arts and Crafts, Rheged and Lowther Castle. Amy has a BA (Hons) in Sculpture and an MA in Illustration, and has recently been awarded Arts Council funding to develop her practice with a focus on using sustainable materials. She enjoys delivering projects within the local community and developing creativity in others.
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