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Season (23 Oct 2025) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Thursday | 09:30 | - 16:00 |
Craft a Blackbird Wire Sculpture
Create a beautiful creature to adorn your home.
Join us for a captivating workshop where you'll learn how to craft a beautiful blackbird out of wire. Using wire pliers and cutters, you will be taught the technique of hand-weaving wire to create a blackbird to take home with you at the end of a session. This workshop is ideal for craft hobbyists of all skill levels, from seasoned experts to complete beginners. Please note that we recommend wearing old clothes or an apron, as working with wire can be a bit messy.
Who is it for? ✨
The session is ideal for both beginners and those seeking to refine their artistic skills. This workshop is designed to transform you from a beginner to an expert, as you'll leave with a stunning blackbird creation. Whether you're looking to refine your wire sculpting skills or embark on a new creative craft, this event is designed to cater to everyone. Participants will have ample time to create their unique wire blackbird sculpture, so you can move at a steady pace that suits you.
What's Included?
With this workshop, you will receive everything needed to create a magnificent blackbird sculpture:
~ All materials and tools required are provided on the day.
~ Tea, coffee, and a light lunch are included: please let us know of any allergies.
~ Detailed and knowledgeable guidance on creating a unique wire blackbird from Jane Clift.
~ As everyone works at a different pace, you will be allowed to create some wire flowers, should you finish ahead of time.
Meet Jane
Jane Clift lives in Alresford, Hampshire, where she creates three-dimensional sculptures that reflect on her time spent living in Devon. Largely self-taught, she draws inspiration from the River Exe, its marshes, and local wildlife. Each piece Jane creates is unique. Each sculpture begins with a single strand of wire, used to sketch the outline, which is then interlaced by hand to create the three-dimensional finished article. Her work can sometimes be abstract, but it is always recognisable.
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To reach House of Marbles from the A38 at Drumbridges roundabout, whether you're coming from Exeter or Plymouth, take the exit for the A382 towards Bovey Tracey. Follow the signs to Bovey Tracey, and House of Marbles will be on your left as you approach the town. The drive from the roundabout should take around 5 minutes, and be sure to look out for the brown tourist signs with our name on them.
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The closest railway station is Newton Abbot which is a 15 minute taxi journey or bus journey away. Please see the National Rail Website for more detailed travel information.
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From Newton Abbot Bus Station catch bus number 39, disembark on Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey. Please check the latest Stagecoach timetable for the most recent information. This bus runs from Newton Abbot – Heathfield – Bovey Tracey – Chudleigh Knighton – Chudleigh – Exeter Bus Station.
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