Introduction to Sculpting in Wood

Introduction to Sculpting in Wood

On Saturday 29th October we will be running an introduction to sculpting in wood.  The course aims to help you develop skills for safely and effectively sculpting in hard wood. We will show you a presentation of wood sculptures, and demonstrate how to safely use and...
Carving Workshop October 2022

Carving Workshop October 2022

On the 15th October 2022, there will be a workshop run by Wessex Sculptor member David Knight to introduce you to subtractive sculpting using thermalite blocks. A short introduction will demonstrate the safe use of a variety of stone carving tools. You will be shown...
Fresh Air Exhibition, Quenington

Fresh Air Exhibition, Quenington

On 8 June, Wessex Sculptors members had a trip to the Cotswold village of Quenington to visit the 2022 Fresh Air exhibition held in the grounds of the beautiful Old Rectory.  With trees, lawns and a river running through, the gardens really lend themselves to showing...
Head & Neck Modelling Workshop

Head & Neck Modelling Workshop

On Saturday 2nd July, we will be running another, every popular, head and neck modelling workshop tutored by John Souter at our barn studio using a live model.  It will run from 10am to 4pm. Price: £50 for Wessex Sculptor members, £60 for non-members, to include...
Two Day Raku Workshop

Two Day Raku Workshop

In April, we managed to secure the services to Jan Hite, and experienced sculptor and ceramicist, to run a two day raku workshop.  The first day saw us producing up to three small sculptures in clay at our barn studio.  A gap of three weeks between workshop days...
Wood Carving Workshop 29 Jan

Wood Carving Workshop 29 Jan

On 29th January 2022, Wessex Sculptor member David Knight ran another of our popular Wood Carving workshops. This workshop supported us in the handling the carving of large pieces of wood using power tools as well as routine wood carving equipment. The three...