Willow Sculptures by Caroline Gregson
Willow is such a fantastic material to use in sculpture. I use one year old growth (withies or rods) from coppiced willow trees, some of which I grow and harvest locally myself. It would be hard to think of a more sustainable material.
I have loved and been inspired by the natural world since I was a child and the ability to make willow sculptures representing the essence of animals, birds and other living forms now brings me great pleasure.
I love to represent movement and vitality in my work. My willow sculptures appear to have just paused in their setting before they are ready to move on. One of the nicest things anyone has said about my animal sculptures is that you can always see where they are looking!
Schools
I have a wide experience of running willow workshops in schools and have ideas that will inspire and engage across the entire age range from reception to A level.
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If you are interested in running a creative arts workshop involving basketry, willow sculpture or living willow then please read on...
Upcoming courses
I run workshops in Willow Sculpture and Basketmaking throughout the year, my next dates include:
26/02/2010: Castle Park, Frodsham on 26/02/2010
Introductory workshop in creating Sculptures from Willow.30/04/2010: Castle Park, Frodsham on 30/04/2010
Introductory workshop in creating Sculptures from Willow.28/05/2010: Castle Park, Frodsham on 28/05/2010
Introductory workshop in creating Sculptures from Willow.
If you have a group who would like to learn about Willow Sculpture or Basketmaking, either as a workshop or as a demonstration and talk I would be happy to travel to your venue. Please contact me to discuss the details further.
Latest News
27/01/2010: Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang
Caroline was commisioned to make a version of her Town Musicians of Bremen willow sculpture by the designers...
27/01/2010: Bluecoat Gallery Liverpool
Caroline will be exhibiting some of her sculptures and basketry at the
27/01/2010: House and Garden Magazine
Some of Caroline's basketry has been included in a feature in the February 2010 issue of House and Garden Magazine.
The featured items were the
22/11/2009: New Willow Sculpture Workshops for 2010
I have now arranged 5 new dates for Willow Sculpture Workshops in 2010.
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Gallery Owners
I have formed good relationships with a number of galleries around the country over the years and have supplied work for their ongoing exhibitions as well as specific collections based around a theme. If you feel that my Willow Sculptures or any of my other work would complement your exhibition programme, I would love to hear from you.