{"product_id":"gnome-sweet-gnome","title":"Guardians","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #3d3935; padding: 0.75em; margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #fff; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; font-size: 1.25em;\"\u003eSunday, 22 November 2026 • 09:00 – 15:00\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #514c48; padding: 0.75em; margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #fff; margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.25em;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSculpting is imagination made manifest—ideas given character, presence and a place in our world. In this workshop, you’ll create a gnome: a characterful figure traditionally imagined as a quiet guardian of underground treasures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #fff; margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.25em;\"\u003ePaverpol sculptures are suitable for the outdoors, year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTransform reclaimed materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDiscover an unexpected form of sculpture as you transform wire, repurposed fabric and humble reclaimed materials into a richly textured guardian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou'll create\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring this immersive one-day workshop, sculptor Chantal Koot will guide you through \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecreating a mysterious guardian of your own. Using wire, repurposed fabrics hardened with Paverpol and reclaimed materials, you will build a richly textured gnome filled with individual character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour gnome might be sturdy and gentle, elegantly dressed or decidedly eccentric. A sweeping beard, delicately textured coat or fantastically twisted hat can transform the simplest materials into a character who appears to have been guarding secrets for centuries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs this workshop for me?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo previous sculpting experience is required.\u003c\/strong\u003e Chantal will demonstrate and explain each stage in both English and French, giving you the guidance and time needed to work with confidence. Although everyone will begin with the same fundamental process, your choices of structure, fabric, texture and embellishment will make the resulting gnome unmistakably yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou will learn how to:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruct a stable sculptural form using wire and reclaimed materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare and shape fabric using Paverpol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse draping, proportion and posture to create character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild distinctive features, clothing and texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd colour and embellishments to complete your sculpture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIncluded\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll materials and use of the tools needed to create your sculpture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefreshments throughout the day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to bring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sturdy box or suitable container in which to transport your sculpture home.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAn approximately 18x18\" box or a a bit bigger should suffice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou are welcome to bring a base, charm, ornament, piece of jewellery or other meaningful element to incorporate into your sculpture if you want to.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you would like to use your own fabric, choose natural fibres such\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as cotton, linen, wool or silk. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUsed, stained or torn fabric is ideal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufactured fabrics or fabrics containing manufactured fibres like nylon, polyester, or viscose are \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003enot suitable\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease pre-wash contributed fabric \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ewithout fabric softene\u003c\/span\u003er, as any remaining softener may prevent the Paverpol from being absorbed and keep your sculpture from hardening fully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDress for the mess\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWear old clothing and shoes that you won’t mind getting dirty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Chantal Koot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eChantal Koot is a sculptor whose expressive figurative work celebrates character, imagination and the tactile pleasure of making. Working with reclaimed textiles and Paverpol, she transforms humble materials into sculptural forms rich in gesture, texture and personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f5f4ec; padding: 0.75em; margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease arrive a little early, settle in and help yourself to some refreshments. Late arrivals disrupt the rest of the class, and it may not be possible for the instructor to help you catch up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLunch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll take a 30-minute lunch break — bring a packed lunch or support a local eatery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKnow your way around\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pmac.art\/pages\/faqs\" title=\"Frequently asked questions and answers\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e page to learn more about parking, our facilities, local restaurants and accommodations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #fff; background-color: #007883; padding: 0.75em; margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #fff; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFacilitating Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e Chantal Koot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass size\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 stations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e English \u0026amp; French — fully bilingual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate\u003c\/strong\u003e  Sunday, 22 November 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e 09:00 – 15:00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExperience needed\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTake home\u003c\/strong\u003e Gnome 24–36\" tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pmac.art\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Cancellations and Refunds\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCancellations\/Refunds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca title=\"Photography policy\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/4486\/0919\/files\/Photography_Policy.pdf?v=1742661820\"\u003ePhotography\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Chantal Koot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51143689666807,"sku":"MPS-CK-261122","price":195.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/4486\/0919\/files\/PMAC-Guardians-web-1x1.jpg?v=1789059055","url":"https:\/\/pmac.art\/products\/gnome-sweet-gnome","provider":"PMAC — Priest's Mill Arts Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}