Chris Moss makes 3D open-wire pieces of sculpture, large and small. Learn from her how to use basic chicken wire to make your own fabulous stag’s head to mount on the wall. This is the perfect medium for faux taxidermy – all the scandi appeal of a traditional stag’s head with none of the glassy eyes!
– Find out about the materials and equipment needed.
– Use images to help your design.
– Learn the techniques needed to create 3D shapes in chicken wire.
– Discover the likely problems and how to solve them.
– Find out about the options for decorating / finishing your sculpture.
Please note there is a £10 material charge payable on the day.
Click on the title below to find a list of what you’ll need to bring with you.
What to expect
Time at ArtisOn is designed to take you away from it all. We provide the environment, the time and the guidance you need to create. You can expect a warm welcome, skilled and friendly tutors and the chance to meet like-minded people keen to share ideas. You can even leave us to clear up the mess! There will usually be two workshops going on and we encourage everyone to mingle and be nosey about what the other workshop is up to.
We encourage you to arrive at 9.30am. This will allow time to meet other participants over a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits before beginning workshops at 10am. There will be a mid-morning break for refreshments and a chance to talk over progress with others. Lunch is usually around 12:45 for about 45 mins – you can expect a delicious homemade 2 course lunch. There will be a further afternoon break with tea or coffee and cake. All food and refreshments are included in the price of your workshop.
The finish time given is a target. There are occasions when the session may overrun so do let us know if you need to be away promptly.
We aim for your day to be a real treat. You could always learn a new skill in a shed or a draughty village hall with a curly sandwich, but we want you to have more fun than that! So we make sure we provide a day where you will be looked after, with good food, good company and great inspiration!
What you’ll need to bring with you
Despite your best efforts, chicken wire will inevitably snag on textiles so please wear something that you don't mind getting a pulled thread in! Clothes that cover-up are ideal - trousers and long sleeved top to protect your arms and legs - a thick apron would also be good protection. Wear closed shoes not sandals too! Don't forget your specs if you need glasses for close work!
All other safety gear and materials will be provided.
If you have any pictures or photos that you would like to base your sculpture on, bring them along. However, there will be plenty of images available.
