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Scotsman
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Willow sculptor shows how she crafts life-size animals out of twigs and steel
Meet the artist who crafts life-size animals out of twigs - and watch how she makes her willow sculptures which have been captivating visitors at a Heritage Trust site. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A willow sculpture artist has shared some of her secrets of how she creates her life-size animal statues. Watch Helena Mellenchip as she shows some of the work that goes in to making giant creatures out of 'a bunch of twigs'. Watch the willow sculptor in Episode 40 of Unconventional Brits. Airs Friday 16 May at 19:15 on Shots! TV - Freeview channel 262 and Freely channel 565. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Artist Helena weaves a dog sculpture out of willow twigs. | Lucinda Herbert In Episode 40 of Unconventional Brits, watch how Helena soaks the willow so they are soft enough to bend - before weaving the thin twigs into the desired shape. Speaking exclusively to Shots! TV, the sculptor explains: 'Hours and hours pass by, I just get lost in it. When the muscle tone starts to take shape it really spurs me on to keep going.' Watch new episodes of Unconventional Brits every Friday at 19:15 on Shots! TV - Freeview channel 262 and Freely channel 565. Helena Mellenchip, willow sculptor | Lucinda Herbert Helena started the quirky hobby around 15 years ago, when she attended a simple basket weaving class in Cornwall. But other artists on social media inspired her to get more inventive - and recently was commissioned to do an art trail for the grounds at Lytham Hall in Lancashire. In the latest episode of Shots! TV's weekly series, Helena shows video journalist Lucinda Herbert around the garage, where she creates her stunning sculptures. And, the artist has a workstation where she does all the metalwork before building upon the structure with twigs. 'I took a basic welding course. Underneath the willow is a steel structure and some require a lot of metalwork.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Artist Helena soaking willow twigs. | Lucinda Herbert From the animated Gromit on a motor scooter, to a life-like lioness and cub, the art trail has been 'mesmerising' people of all ages, since it opened at Lytham Hall on Good Friday. Hall manager, Peter Anthony, says: 'Everyone has been totally mesmerised by them, from youngsters right through to the grandparents. They have gone down a storm and I haven't heard a bad thing said about them.' Artist Helena Mellenchip with her fantastical giant owl, at Lytham Hall | Lucinda Herbert Helena praised Lytham Hall for giving her a huge amount of freedom on the project - which has kept her busy for over 12 months. She adds: 'They weren't specific, so I just wanted to make fantastical things.' There are eight sculptures in total - ranging from life-like animals to a fantasy-inspired giant owl. In the video above, Helena explains that her favourite is a chimpanzee which can be found swinging from the branch of a tree in the hall's grounds. 'Without sounding crazy, I feel like when I look into his eyes we can have a conversation. I've been looking at him now for such a long time, and I miss him. But I'm glad that people can enjoy them now.' While the lioness and cub look almost life-like, the giant boxing hares near the lily pond were done with 'comedy value' in mind - and seemed appropriate as the trail started over the Easter weekend. Mr Anthony, who commissioned the trail, described this as possibly his favourite. 'Not many people are saying this but I love the boxing way they are looking at each other. I think it's great.' Watch the willow sculptor in Episode 40 of Unconventional Brits. Airs Friday 16 May at 19:15 on Shots! TV - Freeview channel 262 and Freely channel 565.
CBC
21-05-2025
- General
- CBC
Historic Halifax home spared from demolition ... for now
The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal has restored the heritage status of a house on Edward Street. Watch Amy Smith's interview with Sandra Barss, the past president of the Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia.
CBC
21-05-2025
- General
- CBC
Court ruling saves century-old Halifax heritage home from the wrecking ball
A heritage preservation group in Halifax is applauding a court decision that prevents Dalhousie University from demolishing a 128-year-old house that was registered as a heritage site. The Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia issued a statement Wednesday saying the decision from the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal highlights the importance of heritage registrations. The court heard that after the house was purchased by Dalhousie in July 2021, a community group persuaded Halifax's municipal council to grant the home heritage status. Dalhousie challenged that decision in the province's Supreme Court, which ruled the city council had wrongly decided that a heritage registration could be granted to a group other than the property owner. The municipality then sought a judicial review from the Court of Appeal, which dismissed the university's claims and said the council's decision was fair and reasonable. The province's highest court also confirmed that Halifax council could award heritage status to a property following a request by a party other than the property's owner.
Scotsman
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Willow sculptor shows how she crafts life-size animals out of twigs and steel
Meet the artist who crafts life-size animals out of twigs - and watch how she makes her willow sculptures which have been captivating visitors at a Heritage Trust site. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A willow sculpture artist has shared some of her secrets of how she creates her life-size animal statues. Watch Helena Mellenchip as she shows some of the work that goes in to making giant creatures out of 'a bunch of twigs'. Watch the willow sculptor in Episode 40 of Unconventional Brits. Airs Friday 16 May at 19:15 on Shots! TV - Freeview channel 262 and Freely channel 565. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Artist Helena weaves a dog sculpture out of willow twigs. | Lucinda Herbert In Episode 40 of Unconventional Brits, watch how Helena soaks the willow so they are soft enough to bend - before weaving the thin twigs into the desired shape. Speaking exclusively to Shots! TV, the sculptor explains: 'Hours and hours pass by, I just get lost in it. When the muscle tone starts to take shape it really spurs me on to keep going.' Watch new episodes of Unconventional Brits every Friday at 19:15 on Shots! TV - Freeview channel 262 and Freely channel 565. Helena Mellenchip, willow sculptor | Lucinda Herbert Helena started the quirky hobby around 15 years ago, when she attended a simple basket weaving class in Cornwall. But other artists on social media inspired her to get more inventive - and recently was commissioned to do an art trail for the grounds at Lytham Hall in Lancashire. In the latest episode of Shots! TV's weekly series, Helena shows video journalist Lucinda Herbert around the garage, where she creates her stunning sculptures. And, the artist has a workstation where she does all the metalwork before building upon the structure with twigs. 'I took a basic welding course. Underneath the willow is a steel structure and some require a lot of metalwork.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Artist Helena soaking willow twigs. | Lucinda Herbert From the animated Gromit on a motor scooter, to a life-like lioness and cub, the art trail has been 'mesmerising' people of all ages, since it opened at Lytham Hall on Good Friday. Hall manager, Peter Anthony, says: 'Everyone has been totally mesmerised by them, from youngsters right through to the grandparents. They have gone down a storm and I haven't heard a bad thing said about them.' Artist Helena Mellenchip with her fantastical giant owl, at Lytham Hall | Lucinda Herbert Helena praised Lytham Hall for giving her a huge amount of freedom on the project - which has kept her busy for over 12 months. She adds: 'They weren't specific, so I just wanted to make fantastical things.' There are eight sculptures in total - ranging from life-like animals to a fantasy-inspired giant owl. In the video above, Helena explains that her favourite is a chimpanzee which can be found swinging from the branch of a tree in the hall's grounds. 'Without sounding crazy, I feel like when I look into his eyes we can have a conversation. I've been looking at him now for such a long time, and I miss him. But I'm glad that people can enjoy them now.' While the lioness and cub look almost life-like, the giant boxing hares near the lily pond were done with 'comedy value' in mind - and seemed appropriate as the trail started over the Easter weekend. Mr Anthony, who commissioned the trail, described this as possibly his favourite. 'Not many people are saying this but I love the boxing way they are looking at each other. I think it's great.'
BBC News
17-04-2025
- BBC News
Dundee attraction Discovery Point receives £3.55m funding boost
A popular Dundee tourist attraction exploring the city's maritime history has been awarded £3.55m for the next stage of its Point includes Captain Scott's Antarctic exploration ship RRS Discovery, which is currently undergoing a major restoration Heritage Fund money will also go towards two new exhibition galleries and a restaurant in its visitor Heritage Trust said it hoped the funding would help secure the ship's future as "one of the world's most-important historical vessels". RRS Discovery was purpose-built in the city to take explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott to the Antarctic in the early ship returned there in 1986 to a permanent home in the year the Hope Cross, a poignant memorial to polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton from his crew, went on display at Discovery Point after a journey of more than 7,000 miles from the South new attractions add to a 360° virtual recreation of Dundee in 1901 that was opened in the centre in new exhibitions will shed light on the early explorers' fascination with Antarctica and how Discovery's pioneering voyages continue to shape global climate work on the project is expected to begin next year and conclude in 2028. Dundee Heritage Trust chairman David Henry said: "The next stage of Discovery Point Transformed marks an exciting new chapter in our ongoing mission to preserve and celebrate Discovery's extraordinary legacy."By combining innovative exhibitions with essential conservation work, we will ensure that RRS Discovery continues to educate and inspire for the next century."
