WorkshopAccumulating Marks
Drawing & Pattern Making Workshop with Myer Halliday
Learn how to generate complex patterns with the repetition of simple line forms and marks with celebrated Scottish ceramicist, Myer Halliday. The mark and patterns taught and used during the workshop will be based on, but not restricted to, the drawings and patterns that Myer has used in both his ceramics and textile designs. All materials provided.
Dates
5pm - 7pm, Thursday 10 May 2018 / Book now
2pm - 4pm, Friday 11 May 2018 / Book now
£35 per person
8 places per workshop, booking is necessary through Heal's.
Maker ProfileWorkshopSpoon Carving with Object Company
Using traditional hand tools and techniques, learn how to carve a wooden spoon from sustainably sourced Scottish greenwood. Catherine from Object Company will guide you through basic knife skills, and how to source wood, as well as finishing and treatment options. All materials provided.
Dates
2pm - 5pm, Saturday 12 May 2018 / Book now
1pm - 4pm, Sunday 13 May 2018 / Book now
£40 per person
14 places per workshop, booking is necessary through Heal's.
WorkshopArchitectural Jewellery Workshop with Naomi Mcintosh
Known for her architectural and structural jewellery, designer/maker Naomi Mcintosh will guide you in composing a one-off piece of tessellating wooden jewellery.
Try processes that Naomi uses in her studio to celebrate beautiful, sustainably sourced Scottish woods. Choose your own forms and patterns by selecting the wooden elements that nest together, creating options for endless unique configurations. Use paints and metal leaf to mix your own colour palette, resulting in a personal neckpiece. Decide on a number of different finishes and leave this workshop wearing your new jewellery. All materials provided.
Dates
3pm - 6pm, Friday 11 May 2018 / Book now
10.30am - 1.30pm, Saturday 12 May 2018 / Book now
£40 per person
12 places per workshop, booking is necessary through Heal's.
WorkshopWeave a Willow Basket with Lise Bech
Working exclusively with Scottish willow, Lise Bech shares her skills showing you how to create your own versatile basket. The Southern Upland organically grown willow you will weave with, provides you with a unique palette of colours. Plus, learn about the propagation of the willow and it’s preparation for weaving. All materials provided.
Dates
2pm - 5pm, Wednesday 9 May 2018 / Book now
3pm - 6pm, Thursday 10 May 2018 / Book now
£40 per person
10 places per workshop, booking is necessary through Heal's.
WorkshopMake a Leather Purse with Jude Gove
Using soft leather and pure wool felt in contrasting colours, Jude Gove will take you through all aspects of making your own purse. From choosing your leather, to cutting out your design and stitching it all together using simple hand sewing techniques. All materials provided.
Dates
1pm - 4pm, Saturday 12 May 2018 / Book now
2pm - 5pm, Sunday 13 May 2018 / Book now
£35 per person
10 places per workshop, booking is necessary through Heal's.
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