Tin Embossing: Swallow Hanging Mobile

Create a unique spring decoration with multidisciplinary artist Gemma Barnett! In this workshop, you will learn hand-embossing techniques

Join Gemma Barnett, a Leeds based multidisciplinary artist, for a hands-on kinetic mobile making workshop inspired by Alexander Calder’s asymmetrical mobiles. Unlike Calder’s abstract approach our hanging mobiles will showcase both tin embossed swallows & swifts, marking the arrival of these magnificent birds back to the UK after a long winter abroad.

Firstly, we will make our spring birds using tin embossing techniques. After a short break we will then construct our asymmetrical hanging mobiles using craft wire & a range of hand held tools.

Like a lot of Calder’s mobiles, our constructions will be air or touch propelled - couple that with Calder’s asymmetrical approach & we will create unique sculptural pieces that balance gracefully yet move with an element of chance.

Bird templates & all other materials provided

We will be using gold coloured aluminum sheets & craft wire

BEGINNERS / ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED

CANCELLATION POLICY

All tickets are non -refundable.

We are able to provide credit / transfer onto another course or workshop if there is two or more weeks’ notice.

Within a two-week period, under no circumstances can we transfer you onto another event. We have incurred material costs & committed numbers to the tutor.