Outdoor Porcelain Workshop
Participants used porcelain paper clay to capture impressions of plants and objects found in the landscape environment where the ‘Gems in the Dunes’ are located in partnership with National Trust Formby. Guided by the Gems in the Dunes experts on what plants to use, participants received detailed information of the ecology of the dunes and the endangered ‘Gems’ that are at risk while connecting to nature emotionally through artistic expression.
Alongside the creation of the art, participants recorded the time, place and names of the collections – in this way we have recorded botanical specimens ‘in the field’ in a fragile medium that also reflects the ecology.
Participants commented:
‘I’ll continue looking and enjoying the diversity of plant life thanks to this workshop.’
‘Meeting new people and using a different medium. Nice to have a go at something completely different.’
‘The great enthusiasm of the teacher and guides in the face of awful weather. Learning about a new sort of clay.’
Event took place at
National Trust Formby
This workshop took place outdoors on the beautiful Sefton Coast near Liverpool.
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Outdoor Porcelain Workshop workshop organised by an amazing artist Sian Hughes.
Sian Hughes
Artist | From: North Wales
Sian Hughes is an artist based in North Wales who also runs projects within the Arts in Health sector.
“Involving artists and the public in creative activities that educate and value the environment, is so imaginative. We are really excited to work with experts at Plantlife to inspire people to create beautiful artwork that helps raise awareness of some critically endangered species”.
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