Russell Birch arts, craft, netsuke carving and history
23 bramley Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S13 8TT email: russelliott123@hotmail.co.uk
type of activity	lecture, demonstration, workshop
will travel	anywhere
age range	8+
number of people preferred to be dealt with	Any - smaller groups work better but can adapt to suit large groups
Netsuke Carving Workshops The workshops are usually split into two halves. The first half covers history and design of Japanese Netsuke through the years. The second half gives the students a chance to make their own Netsuke out of modeling clay. This gives them an idea of form, shape and design. I have tried this with adults and younger children. They commented on how they enjoyed the practical side of the lecture as well as the theory. A short round up of the history to bring the session to a close. This format could be adapted to suit.

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