Tag Archive | withy sculpture

Withy Bees at Dove Stone Reservoir

Jacqui Symons Withy Bees

Last week, myself and Richard Dawson spent a very wet Monday installing a memorial bench (Richard’s work) and then some withy bees (my work) for the RSPB up at Dove Stone Reservoir in Saddleworth.

DS-installing-bench

Kate from the RSPB came along to help.  Bonnie, one of her dogs, thought the best place by far to sit was on top of me, whilst I was keeping the base of the bench in place.  At this point, I’m slightly worried that all the other dogs are going to think the same thing!

DS-dog-seat

RHS Tatton – Withy Sculptures

The withy sculptures for New Charter’s show garden at RHS Tatton are starting to come together.  Here’s a couple made by the young people I’ve been working with but currently perching on the sofa in my studio…