Fiona Pickles
A leading designer with multiple TV commissions, a solo exhibition and features in Harpers Bazaar, The Times, Vogue and The English Garden magazine to her name, Fiona teaches dramatic, foam-free installations worldwide.
How to create a botanical installation – a masterclass with Fiona Pickles
Ref: S1D36417
About this course
Fiona will give a mesmerising masterclass in transforming found and foraged items, including waste and debris from the West Dean Gardens and the wider estate, into an impromptu and dramatic site-specific botanical installation or piece of land art.
Course Description
This demonstration-based day will show you how to approach an alchemic transformation of discarded items into a site-specific botanical installation, inspired by the Salvador Dali painting, Vegetal Metamorphosis.
Fiona will work with branches found on the floor, leftovers from the garden compost heaps and unexpected items of interest and intrigue, as well as select fresh materials from the garden and grounds.
You will observe and learn the art of creating installations out of seemingly nothing and will come away with a new-found appreciation for the overlooked and discarded, appreciating and celebrating the beauty in their imperfections.
The lecture includes:
- Insights into chosen materials
- Mechanics
- Full installation masterclass
Whilst there will be no participation per se, Fiona will encourage questions throughout the day and may occasionally require a helping pair of hands or eyes.
Please note, this course will take place in The Orangery, or, weather permitting, outside in the grounds at West Dean College, so please use the College car park. Lunch is included.
Course Materials
What students need to bring
Suitable clothes and footwear in case we go outside (only if weather is fine!)
Additional information
Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes).
Timetable
Timetable
Student registration: 9am
Course teaching: 9.15am - 5pm
Lunch is included
General Information
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