I have just returned from Newcastle where I have been running a number of workshops in Harbottle Park in Byker. We ran the workshops in the estates surrounding the park and invited people to come along and have a go. The idea was for them to think about a moment in a football match that they have watched or played in and to draw onto the stone their expression at that moment in time. They then spent time carving the stones which they could take away and keep. I have kept all of their drawings and will use them in a “crowd scene ” sculpture for the park which I will be making in the coming months. The workshops were a huge success with over 120 stones being carved by both children and adults. Of those who took part, the youngest was 2 and the oldest was 87! Well done to everyone who joined in, there were some great little carvings. I will post pictures of the “Crowd sculpture” on the blog as it develops.
Once again a big thanks to you Graeme for the community workshops we held in Byker. There’s a real buzz about the park in the community now and everyone’s waiitning to see their face in the crowd!
Fingers crossed for good weather with your al freso carving!!