Excited about Natural building? Enjoy being creative in nature?
Over three days at Wick Farm, Somerset, we will build an outdoor shrine from the earth using stone, wattle and daub, clay and materials found on site. No previous experience is needed. What you bring is your hands, your presence, and a willingness to get muddy.
This is an introduction to earthen sculpture, from the thinking behind it to the physical process of building something that stands. On the first evening, Becky will share a slideshow of her large-scale build projects, talking through process, structure and what it takes to organise work at that scale. The days are spent outside, building together.
What we make will become part of Wick Farm's magic, a place on the land where people can come to connect, to sit, and to make a prayer for the earth.
Camping is included. (Camping included for nights 31st August & 1st September). There is an outdoor kitchen for cooking your own breakfasts and dinners, an outdoor shower, a pool, and beautiful gardens to wander in. Bring an instrument if you play one. Weather permitting, we will gather around a fire.
A simple lunch is provided each day.
What will you gain?
In this workshop, expect to learn the fundamentals of working with earth/ cob/ clay plaster in a sculptural and artistic way. We will have 3 days of hands-on immersive learning nestled in beautiful surroundings. We’ll be working together to create a sculptural art piece using earth and fiber.
This is an introductory workshop aiming to offer a taster/ gateway into creating sculptures using raw earth.
Workshop Highlights
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How to build large-scale 3D forms using earth, straw, and reclaimed materials
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Hands-on learning: from structural armature, to application techniques, tool demos and practice, and how to scale up a model
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Material knowledge: understanding and creating mixes for sculptures, and a brief talk on additives and coatings for weather resistance/ durability
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Collaborative creation: working in a team to shape and refine shared sculptural works
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Inspiration & process: evening presentation on ‘how to build a giant mud sculpture’ showing the behind the scenes build process for the sculptures at Medicine Festival
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Outdoor building and plenty of muddy play, all set in the beautiful Somerset countryside
Fully Immersive Experience
Nature Connection: Nestled in the rolling hills of the Somerset countryside, Wick Farm is the perfect place to explore your creative connection with the earth.
- A simple, nourishing lunch is provided. All lunched will be vegetarian, if you have more specific dietary requirements please bring your own extras to accommodate for those.
Meet the Facilitator
A little about who will be guiding you through this experience...
Wick Farm (Awakenings at Wick) is an artist residency set in the rolling hills of Somerset, a peaceful setting surrounded by farmland and nature. It’s the perfect place to slow down, connect with your materials, and focus on the creative process.
