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Participants will explore textures, patterns, shadows and growth through sketchbook work and photography, developing an awareness of the subtle structures already present in the environment. From this foundation, they will explore construction techniques such as balancing, weaving, tension-building and interlocking forms without the use of synthetic materials or fixatives.<\/p>\n<p>Each participant (or small group) will then design and a small-scale sculpture. These works may take the form of twig, stone, leaf, branch structures and patterns. The sculptures will be intentionally impermanent. 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