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.
I have an enhanced CRB check.
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:
25/05/2012: Castle Park, Frodsham on 25/05/12
Day workshop in creating sculptures entirely from willow22/06/2012: Castle Park, Frodsham on 22/06/12
Day workshop in creating sculptures entirely 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
07/05/2012: Final place on day workshop
There is now only one place left on my day sculpture workshop at the end of May. All other dates are completely full.
If you fancy having a go and...02/05/2012: Zantium Studios 2 day workshop
On 14th and 15th June Caroline will be teaching a two day willow sculpture workshop at Zantium Studios, near Wirksworth in Derbyshire. www.zantium.co.uk19/03/2012: New workshop dates available
I have added 2 new dates to my workshop diary.
I will be running day workshops in willow sculpture on
Friday 25th May and Friday 22nd June19/11/2011: Bodfari Woodland Skills Centre
Caroline will once again be teaching a 2 day willow sculpture workshop at Bodfari Woodland Skills Centre Denbighshire. Over the weekend of 26th/27th May...Subscribe to my News Feed. What's this?
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.