Join artist and designer Chelsea Vivash for a two-day creative retreat weekend, where you will create a contemporary wooden serving tray using the traditional woodworking technique of marquetry.
In this course, Chelsea will share her experience and guide you through creating a decorative and functional marquetry piece using a combination of both natural and dyed real wood veneers. Delve into the world of marquetry and bring your unique design to life with your own two hands!
You will begin by learning about wood veneers as a material - how it behaves and how to cut and build images using the technique.
You will then create your own marquetry tray design and apply it to a ready-made plywood frame. Together we will then construct and finish your tray, ready for you to take home.
All materials will be provided for the course, including a plywood tray, all the wood veneers, glues and finishes. Some drawing materials will also be provided, but please feel free to bring along any sketchbooks and drawing/colouring implements that you may wish to use to create your design with.
Woodworking knowledge isn’t essential, but it helps to have good control of a scalpel blade, as the technique requires some cutting precision.
The workshop runs from 11am-4pm on Saturday and Sunday. Attendance on both days is required. A simple, vegetarian lucnch will be provided on each day.
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Day 1
1. Practising the technique of marquetry (cutting veneers)
2. Planning the design (drawing and adding colour)
3. Cutting out the parts for the final design
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Day 2
1. Gluing to frame (1-2 hour wait whilst gluing)
2. Trimming and sanding
3. Finishing
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Stay with us:
During this retreat weekend, participents are invited to stay and book into an all-inclusive weekend package that includes a two-night B&B stay at Kindred House (Fri 21st & Sat 22nd April), along with full access to the weekend workshops.
Kindred House is offered not only as a space to retreat to, but also to connect within as we invite our guests to be active participants in cultivating our community. Our workshops & various events play a key role in the spirit of Kindred House, in crafting an environment that actively inspires & encourages connection, creativity & learning.
Our retreat weekends make a wonderful gift to oneself or a thoughtful offering to a loved one. They provide an ideal opportunity for a weekend getaway in our sanctuary beside the sea, whilst having the opportunity to get creative, learn a new skill & make new friends along the way.
Rooms are limited & tend to get booked quickly so get in touch early to avoid disappointment.
The workshop weekend is limited to 8 places to ensure a more intimate experience. If dates need to change due to Covid or otherwise, you’ll be able to swap to the new date or obtain a refund if you’re unable to make the new date. Otherwise tickets are non-refundable.
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About your teacher: Chelsea Vivash
Chelsea is an independent artist and designer whose practice has developed from an appreciation for the shape colour and texture of everyday objects, often exploring the boundaries of function and non-function. Her most recent work combines her love of drawing and an appreciation for handcrafted objects.