Art, Craft, Netsuke, Carving, History

Type of activity: lecture, demonstration, workshop
Available to travel: anywhere
Age range: 8+
Number of participants: any – smaller groups work better but can adapt to suit large groups

Netsuke Carving Workshops

The workshops are usually split into two halves. The first half covers history and design of Japanese Netsuke through the years. The second half gives the students a chance to make their own Netsuke out of modeling clay. This gives them an idea of form, shape and design. I have tried this with adults and younger children. They commented on how they enjoyed the practical side of the lecture as well as the theory.
A short round up of the history to bring the session to a close. This format could be adapted to suit.

23 Bramley Avenue
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S13 8TT
tel/fax: 01424 439855
email: russelliott123@hotmail.co.uk