Binfields Woodland Art

 

There has been a good deal of discussion about the value of the carvings which have now been erected in the Binfields woodland. Below is a news release from Basingstoke and Deane who are managing the moneys handed over by the developer for this purpose:

The Binfields Woodland Arts Project, funded by Bellwinch Homes, continues and the first artworks have now been installed. Located adjacent to the A33 footbridge is 'Working Wood' by artist Jeff Higley. The three-sided oak artwork reflects the traditional art of woodland coppicing. It also references the legend of the Green Man, the mythical caretaker of ancient woodlands.
Jeff worked closely with children and teachers from Great Binfields Primary School to inform the final designs.  A series of wooden totems by carver Clinton Chaloner are also now in place. These can be found alongside the main tarmac pathway and include carvings of many of the species native to ancient woodlands.

Willow artist, Angela Morley, and feltmaker, Pauline Pepper, will be holding drop-in workshops at Chineham Library during 2009.

Sessions will be held on the following dates: 
Mondays 12, 19 and 26 January, 9.30am – 12.30pm 
Thursday 22 January, 3.30pm – 6.30pm
Mondays 2, 9 and 16 February, 9.30am – 12.30pm.
Thursday 19 February, 3.30pm – 6.30pm. 

Workshops will be open to all ages and abilities. The workshops are free of charge and all materials will be provided.
Please note children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. As numbers are limited please pre-book on 01256 844844, email info@basingstoke.gov.uk .