Dalbrae workshops

Things are really getting moving now in the school. I’ve taught six workshops in the past week - it feels great to be more productive and I’m really enjoying getting to know the kids.


I’ve been teaching two kinds of workshop……





…..one where I get the pupils to do a drawing of an object in a continuous line without taking their pen off the page….then translating their line drawing into wire and building-up a 3D model.

we mangaed to get hold of a stuffed Bald-Headed Eagle...

...Fox cubs and a mink....

This project helps them to think about construction of form and working from the inside out - it’s a quick introduction to wire-work too.

The other project is a sheet metal project where they create a badge and/or pendant piece using the techniques of saw piercing and some soldering.

The students got through 144 saw blades in three days but I think they were pretty happy with what they came away with.

using hammer marks for texture

some examples of their finished pieces





Pengiun, Cape Breton and Horse

I think the ‘bling’ might have gone to their heads…..

Yes,…..it definitely did.

On Sunday I’m holding a public workshop in the Inverness craft centre and next week I’m in Sydney for 3 school workshops and a public workshop so they’re keeping me busy and the time is flying.