Greenman Clay Mask Workshop
Presented by: The Incubator Creative Hub
A Greenman is a sculpture found across many cultures around the globe, throughout history. Often found outside in parks or formal gardens, hanging on walls, imbedded in religious architecture, the Greenman is a face surrounded by or made from leaves with branches or vines sprouting from the nose or mouth. It is primarily interpreted as a symbol of rebirth representing the cycle of growth each spring. It also has pagan roots as a rebellious artform – during the Norman conquest of England, natives of the land were forced to build Norman churches and the Greenmen that appeared on these churches were often caricatures of their conquerors.
Every participant will be able to achieve their own unique mask made from clay with guidance by master potter, Nick Eggleston. They will be fired and ready to collect within 3 weeks of the workshop.
Nick is a long-time collaborator, tutor and resident artist of The Incubator. He graduated from Chesterfield College of Art and Design and is a member of The Society of Designer Craftsmen. While he is world renown for his amazing water colours, especially of English Bull Terriers, he is an actually an artist of many disciplines. He also happens to be a master potter, a shoemaker, and of course, sketch artist.
