Half-day workshop
Course Summary
Celebrate the season by crafting your own large, folk-art inspired Yule star from beautiful English rush. These striking stars are big enough to hang on your front door as a natural alternative to a wreath, or to display indoors as a unique wall decoration.
Rush is a traditional, native wild plant that’s a pleasure to work with. During the workshop, you’ll be guided step by step to make your own star, and you’ll also see a range of inspiring variations to spark your creativity.
Who is this workshop for?
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Suitable for adults adults who love crafting and have good dexterity.
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Teens aged 14–18 are very welcome if accompanied by a participating adult.
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Groups are kept small to allow for plenty of individual attention.
Materials:
All materials are provided.
Tutor Biography:
Ruby Taylor, founder of Native Hands, is inspired by working with natural materials foraged from woods, hedgerows and the land where a dialogue emerges between her hands and the materials. Immersed in the whole cycle of production: harvesting in a sustainable way and processing the raw materials to create functional and sculptural pieces.
Usually teaching groups in the woodlands of East Sussex, Ruby brings her popular courses indoors with Atelier Beside the Sea during the winter months to continue sharing her unique approach to this craft.
Ruby is passionate about helping people develop their skills and creativity whilst developing their connection to the natural world. With over 30 years’ experience, her teaching method comes with clarity, patience and humour.
Ruby is the author of the bestseller 'Wild Basketry' published by Bloomsbury
View all courses with Ruby Taylor.
Location:
MAKE Arch 3. Please check in with a member of staff at the shop till area to be shown to the right arch.
Refreshments:
Refreshments will be available during the class.
What to bring with you:
All materials are provided by Atelier Beside the Sea, although you may wish to collect some visual reference materials and a sketchbook and pencil to make notes and sketch out ideas.
Please refer to the course outline for specific materials.
Progression:
Atelier Beside the Sea has a range of 3D & Craft courses.
Specific advanced courses will be added as we develop our range of courses throughout the year. Please check the MAKE section of our website for course details or alternatively sign up to our mailing list at the bottom of this page to receive regular updates.
Booking terms & conditions:
You can view the MAKE booking terms & conditions here.
As we send information to you ahead of your course start date please ensure you provide full contact information when booking, including a contact number and email address.
Contact us:
If you have any questions about this course, please feel free to contact us at make@atelierbrighton.co.uk