Have a fun day with Josie, taking everyday objects that would otherwise go to landfill and giving them a new lease of life! This day will give you an introduction to the skills and techniques needed to make small scale sculptural pieces. You will go home with a number of quirky, amusing and interesting pieces of work.
– Identify and use a variety of tools and equipment needed
– Explore a wide range of materials
– Learn about a variety of fixing methods
– Discover the properties of different objects
– Learn about the design process
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
Tools and equipment will be provided but you should ensure you wear clothes you don't mind messing up. Also, please bring the following raw materials to recycle:
- plastic bottles
- old rusty items (screws, nails, wire, tools etc.)
- a clean tin can and lid
