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:
10/09/2010: Castle Park, Frodsham on 10/09/2010
Introductory workshop in creating Sculptures from Willow.17/09/2010: Castle Park, Frodsham on 17/09/2010
Introductory workshop in creating Sculptures from Willow.15/10/2010: Castle Park, Frodsham on 15/10/10
Introductory workshop in creating Sculptures from Willow.29/10/2010: Castle Park, Frodsham on 29/10/2010
Introductory workshop in creating Sculptures from Willow.26/11/2010: Castle Park, Frodsham on 26/11/2010
Introductory workshop in creating Sculptures from Willow.03/12/2010: Castle Park, Frodsham on 03/12/2010
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
26/07/2010: Mount Pleasant Gardens Sculpture Exhibition
September will see the annual outdoor sculpture exhibition at Mount Pleasant Gardens near Kelsall, Cheshire. Caroline will be showing some of her willow...26/07/2010: Silver-Gilt medal at Tatton
Congratulations to the team from the Hospice of the Good Shepherd back to back garden who won a silver-gilt medal at their first attempt.
I made them a...26/07/2010: RHS Show Tatton Park
I just want to say how great it was to see so many old clients and students over the course of the show. It's always lovely to hear how my willow sculptures...20/07/2010: RHS Flower Show Tatton Park
Caroline will be at the RHS Flower Show on her stand (B37) all week.
She is exhibiting a small garden with willow sculptures of children and...08/07/2010: Childwickbury Arts Fair
It was lovely to meet so many people at Childwickbury last weekend. The sun shone and it was a fabulous opportunity for me to showcase some of my willow...
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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.