Botanical Workshop with Erica Devine – Erica is a botanical sculptor and teacher whose work decorates the walls of Jo Malone in Paris and the five-star Powerscourt Hotel in Wicklow, amongst others.
She has featured in Sculpture in Context at the Botanic Gardens and at Bloom in the Park. She has wide experience teaching students about the decorative arts.
*Workshops are running the first Sunday of every month.
What will you learn?
- What clays you can use
- Which plants you can use
- The different types of plaster and how to mix them properly and safely
- How to clean a cast
- Different forms of framing
- Gilding and painted decoration
Workshops are suitable for:
- Anyone over 18 who enjoys the beauty of nature.
What will you leave with?
- Lots of new and exciting knowledge
- A beautiful hand-made botanical cast
- A suppliers list
- Detailed notes
What should you bring?
- Work clothes
- Sturdy flat shoes
- A good packed lunch
- A small bunch of your favourite plants if you wish
