Join Gemma Barnett, a Leeds based multidisciplinary artist, for a hands-on kinetic mobile making workshop inspired by Alexander Calder’s asymmetrical mobiles.

Unlike Calder’s abstract approach, our hanging mobiles will showcase both tin embossed swallows & swifts, marking the arrival of these magnificent birds back to the UK after a long winter abroad.

Firstly, we will make our spring birds using tin embossing techniques. After a short break we will then construct our asymmetrical hanging mobiles using craft wire & a range of hand held tools.

Like a lot of Calder’s mobiles, our constructions will be air or touch propelled - couple that with Calder’s asymmetrical approach & we will create unique sculptural pieces that balance gracefully yet move with an element of chance.

Bird templates & all other materials provided

We will be using gold coloured aluminium sheets & craft wire

About Your Host

Gemma graduated from Leeds College of Art (now Leeds Arts University) with a BA (Hons) in Interdisciplinary Art & Design.

A multidisciplinary artist using traditional handmade techniques such as paper cutting, collage, printmaking & tin embossing, Gemma’s work centres on the natural world and is created in her home studio in Meanwood, Leeds.

Price: £50

Level: Beginner/Intermediate (No Experience Required)

Total Places: 12