Art Club – Garden Sculpture Course

Tuesdays 9th, 16th & 23rd June 2026
1.30pm–3.30pm
£95
Bunbury, near Tarporley
This is a three week course where we will aim to make a garden sculpture in the shape of a moon-gazing hare, using a special waterproof paper mache recipe. While we are all making the same creatures, there is plenty of room for unique style!
WEEK 1
We will begin by making a rough drawing of our design and learn how to form an armature based on that, using waste plastic bottles and wire.
We will then flesh out the armature until we have something resembling the final shape of the sculpture. The sculpture will be approx 1ft tall.
WEEK 2
We will coat the sculpture in a special paper mache mix. The mix when dry, is waterproof and weatherproof and therefore the finished sculpture can be used in the garden. Please note, we may run overtime on this session.
WEEK 3
We will seal the sculptures and paint the undercoat followed by a bronze finish.
FURTHER INFORMATION
The ART CLUB SCULPTURE COURSE will take place in the workshop. Please bring an apron or wear old clothes and wear layers as the workshop is unheated.
Tea, coffee and cold drinks will be supplied with a selection of biscuits.
The course will start at 1.30pm but if you would like a drink first you are welcome to arrive from 1pm.
The course will include all materials and tools and the sculpture is suitable to live outside in the garden when completed.
Experience level: beginner/any.
TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR ALL WORKSHOPS
Participants must be over 18.
Maximum 4 places on this course, bookings allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Payment required upon booking receipt to secure your place.
Non refundable but if your plans change you can find someone else to replace you or I will keep a waiting list and try to fill the place for you – if the place is filled (and paid for) I will refund your money.
By booking a place you accept that this workshop’s conditions are potentially hazardous and you will be using potentially dangerous tools alongside unrefined natural materials. While precautions will be taken and warnings given where possible, accidents may occur and there is a risk of injury.
To book your place please email info@sargiesmess.co.uk

