What is your cancellation policy?

If your booking is more than 4 weeks away (or 8 weeks for a 2 day workshop), please contact me for a refund (which may have any initial booking transaction costs deducted from it).  Unfortunately, I cannot refund bookings less than 4 weeks notice (8 weeks for a 2 day workshop) unless I can re-book the place.  Please contact me as soon as possible.  

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What are the timings?

The workshop starts promptly at 9.30am, although please plan to arrive 9am - 9.15am & the kettle will be hot!  Lunch is approximately 1pm and you should be finished about 4.30/5.00pm.

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We are travelling from a distance, do you have local accommodation?

There are lots of AirBnB within 5 - 10 minutes drive, please check their website.  I can provide a list of accommodation recommended by previous delegates.  

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I’ve never done this type of thing before – will it be too complicated?

All our Sculpture workshops are ideal for complete strangers to the art!  Please come and enjoy a new experience 😉.  I will be guiding all stages and giving 1 to 1 support throughout the day.

Is there a minimum or maximum age?

When making the armature, we will be handling wire which can be a bit whippy (technical term!, safety glasses are provided), so no children under 12. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.  There is no maximum age.

I have arthritis in my fingers – will I be able to make a hare!

Absolutely.  I also have arthritis in my fingers, so understand the frustration.  Most of the tough work will have been done for you in advance and I will be on hand (sorry about the pun) for any occasions during the day where help is needed.  Your sculpture is moved around on a turntable which minimises handling requirements. 

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Is there disabled access?

To access the studio and bathroom facilities, there are a couple of steps (bathroom facility is in our bungalow, however there is a step onto the patio area and then into the property).  There is about 30 mtrs of grass to cross between the main property and the studio.  Please contact me discuss disabilities or limitations prior to booking.  Press here to contact me.

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Can I place a message or memento into the heart of my hare?

This is such a lovely touch, particularly if your sculpture is a gift or for a special occasion.  On the day I can give you a small glass vial to insert your message or other memento (perhaps a locket of hair or sand from a holiday!).  The size of paper needs to be no larger than 6cm x 3.5cm so it can roll up neatly.  Cremation ashes can be placed into the vial, so if you would like me to send you the vial prior to the day, please give me a couple of weeks notice.   Other larger memento items can be inserted into your hare as you make it.  

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Can my sculpture go outside?

Yes, mine live outside all year round.  We use a specialist plaster and paint designed to be water resistant.  These take about 1  week to 'cure' before they are ready to go outside.  The only sculptures that cannot go outside are the clay based kits.  

How do I book a workshop?

Please go to the Book Online page, choose the date and follow the instructions.  You can pay with a credit / debit card or via PayPal.  If you do not wish to pay in this way, please contact me.

What if the workshop date is fully booked?

I usually establish dates about 6 months in advance.  Please contact me.  

Can you provide a Gift Voucher?

Yes.  Please contact me for details.  Gift Vouchers are emailed as a PDF and can only be for the full price of a workshop.  Gift Vouchers are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. Please note that you cannot purchase a Gift Voucher for the Two Day Workshops due to limited availability of spaces.

What should I wear?

Please wear old clothes!  You will be provided with an apron; however we will be messing around with plaster and paint which may be hard to remove if it gets onto clothing.  Please wear appropriate footwear.  The Studio is set in our garden and you will be walking over potentially wet grass to access it.  You are also welcome to stroll around the 3 acres of grounds (welly boots could be a bonus!).  

Can I wear jewellery?

Wedding bands are fine, however rings with stones in might get plaster or paint in so it’s recommended to please leave these at home.  For rings you cannot remove, I have surgical tape to protect them.  I do provide latex gloves for those who prefer not to get plaster on their hands, although part of the fun is getting messy 😄

Is there parking?

Yes.  We live in a quiet rural country lane and there is parking inside our drive or on the side of the lane.

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Can I get to you via public transport?

Unfortunately not.  We live in a rural location without any form of public transport available.

What food and drink do you provide?

There will be continuous access to hot and cold drinks and biscuits.  Please bring your own packed lunch.  Fridge space will be available. 

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Will my sculpture be wet when I take it home?

No - your sculpture should be dry to touch, although it will still be 'curing' over the next 2 weeks.  You can transport hares in a large reusable supermarket bag with some scrunched up paper or an old towel for cushioning.  For larger pieces from the weekend workshops, we will come up with ideas to transport!  Please bring old towels / paper etc to be prepared!

I’m not keen on animals and see you have dogs!

No problem at all 😉  Please contact me in advance and we will keep our two Cockapoos, Tula and Mia, and our cat, Olive, away from the studio area.  

 

Will you make contact prior to the workshop?

Yes. I will send travel directions and any extra information needed for that particular workshop.  When making the hares, I will ask you to let me know in advance of the workshops which 'pose' you would like to sculpt as I will be preparing some materials in advance of the day.  The most popular poses are the cantilevered 'leaping' hare and the 'moon gazing' hare.

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I have another question that has not been answered on this page.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions or which to discuss particular ideas.

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I'm ready to book my sculpture day!

Please click here to go to the on-line booking page.  I very much look forward to meeting you!

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