Feather Substrate Workshop
WORKSHOP 1: 10 & 11 JANUARY
OR
WORKSHOP 2: 24 & 25 JANUARY
TIME: 10AM - 5PM both days
FEE: $495 including materials & base
Strictly 8 participants each workshop.
Workshop Description:
In this two-day workshop, you will learn to create a free-standing or wall-mounted feather substrate suitable for later mosaic application and outdoor display.
Choose from a range of wing and tail feather shapes, or bring your own inspiration from a particular bird species - or even your favourite feather as a reference.
You’ll begin by exploring your ideas through sketching and small-scale models to refine your feather’s form. Once your design is resolved, you’ll learn how to scale up and construct a durable armature.
The feather shaft will be shaped from galvanised steel rod, and the feather vane formed from galvanised steel mesh.
Your feather will then be personalised and gently undulated before being coated with tiling mesh and thinset to create a strong, weather-resistant substrate. The finishing stage includes refining the edges and base of the form.
While no mosaic application takes place during this workshop, the process will be discussed, with examples of completed works for inspiration.
All materials are provided, including a working base for construction and a heavy concrete base for displaying your finished feather nestled among the foliage in your garden.
INCLUSIONS
- Printed Notes
- All tools and materials
- Safety equipment
- Heavy concrete base
- Refreshments each day.
