Workshops
'Hare Raising' Workshop in Montana, 23rd-30th September 2018
Join British “textile taxidermist,” Donya Coward on a witty exploration of crafting three-dimensional animal sculptures using upcycled vintage, modern and antique fabrics and haberdashery.
Workshop Description
This workshop is about experiencing and working within the realm of paradox — the mythological
essence of rabbit — in fiber. Additionally, in many cultures and traditions these animals were
archetypal symbols for the feminine and female deities, as well as associated with the lunar cycle,
fertility, longevity and the transformational cycle of life, and rebirth.
Using Jack Rabbit as our inspirational totem animal, you will shape yours from plastic molds. Then,
using wadding position its head and sculpt its feet and body before applying a first layer of skin,
which you will be encouraged to personalize by embellishing it through hand-stitchery.
During our time together, we will travel to Yellowstone National Park to learn from a naturalist guide
more about Jack Rabbits and their habits and experience first-hand the diversity of their habitats. As
we delve deeper into the world of Jack Rabbit, you may find your sculptures evolve in exciting and
unfamiliar directions.
Throughout the workshop Donya will share the essence of her work, which involves preserving
materials as much as it is about the animal forms she creates, and the inspiration she receives from the
imperfections and histories of the materials she chooses that add character to her animal sculptures.
Workshop Includes:
• Arrival and departure
transfers
• 8 nights accommodation at El
Western Cabins & Lodge
• All meals and wine with
dinner (except field trip tour
day) — delicious homemade
cooking by a local chef
• Workshop tuition
• Transportation and entrance
fees for Yellowstone Park field
trip
• Some materials — plan to
bring your own specialty
fabrics such as embroidered
table linens, quilts, samplers,
sewing supplies, photos,
objets d’art to use as
embellishments
Workshop Exclusions:
• Airfare to and from Bozeman
Yellowstone International
Airport
• Cancellation & medical
insurance
• meals and drinks, not
specified
• Yellowstone National Park
guide gratuity
• Any items of a personal
nature such as laundry,
telephone calls
• Any item that is not
specifically detailed in the
final workshop itinerary
Workshop Price:
Space is limited to 10
participants.
$2,700 USD/ per person
Deposit & Refund
Policy:
Non-refundable deposit of
$500 USD is required by to secure
your place. Balance is due 12
weeks prior to the start of the
workshop (July 1, 2018). There
are no refunds after the entire
balance has been paid. No
exceptions.
Deposit & Refund Policy:
Non-refundable deposit of $500 USD is required by November 25, 2017 to secure your place. Balance is due 12 weeks prior to the start of the workshop (July 1, 2018). There are no refunds after the entire balance has been paid. No exceptions.
Payment:
Pay via credit card through Square: https://squareup.com/store/HareRaisingWorkshop
Or call Blue Bird Studio: 1.406.579.7284 for further information or to make a reservation
Please click on the link below for additional info.
http://www.petuniagirl.com/hare-raising-workshop-with-donya-coward/