Melle Scarecrow Sculpture Workshop
Sunday , September 11, 2011, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Frequently Asked Questions | Brief Description of Workshop
Limit
of 15 teams.
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Workshop scarecrows
may be displayed at the Fall Craft Fair complimentary passes
as part of the workshop package.
It's nice to come with an idea as to what kind of figure or animal (no cows or horses) you want to make.
Should I bring clothing and accessories to make my scarecrow real?
A.
If the weather
is good it's best outdoors, under a tree, or on a lawn. The sculpture
supports need to be pounded into the dirt. If the weather turns ketchy
we can move under our large tent.
Brief Description of the Workshop The workshop begins with a short introduction to the scarecrow skeleton parts and I put one together quickly to show how it works. The participants are given the parts and an intense flurry of activity ensues as everyone puts them together. The parts
are drilled for easy assembly, but some may have to be cut as needed
for the scale and pose of the figure. In less than an hour most
have a standing frame. At this point we break again for a demonstration
of hay application and they are turned loose with hay and string
to flesh out the figures. I circulate continuously through the crowd
helping with difficulties. There are hampers of clothing that the
participants can add to the clothing they brought to adorn their
figure. |