SHEELA-NA-GIG - Making of a clay figurine
On the occasion of this event, we will create a figurine of Sheela Na Gig. Sheela Na Gigs are figurative carvings of naked women displaying an exaggerated vulva found throughout most of Europe on cathedrals, castles, and other buildings and especially in Ireland, England, and France. Despite little evidence about its origins, the figure was long believed to be pagan in origin and in most interpretations the motif is a symbol of fertility, sexuality and birth. Nowadays, the figure is considered a depiction of the Goddess by Neopagan, and some feminists consider it an empowering symbol of female sexuality.

CLAY CLASS - ALL LEVELS WELCOME. Whether you have modelled clay before or are new to the art, the making of this figurine is easily achievable for all abilities.
Instructions will be given to the absolute beginners for creating a basic one while the more experienced will be free to experiment with a more complicated making.
Techniques and tips will be explained and materials and tools provided.

COST: £22 Limited places: 8
WHERE: L'étoile Art Space - 18 West Street, Old Market, BS2 0BH. Please be aware that Google Maps redirects you to the opposite side of the road. The space is N.18.
DURATION: 2 hours and a half

REFUND POLICY – Please note that the event is not refundable. If you can't attend it please let us know by emailing [email protected] or texting 07749986761. Some exceptions and a partial refund of %50 can be given within 72 hours notice.

SACRED FEMININE and the Making of Goddesses Figures and Effigies
The Sacred Feminine (or Divine Feminine) is an energy present in all human beings and an authentic and profound knowledge of it can help us to develop greater emotional balance and to proceed with certainty on our path of inner transformation living in a positive relationship with the feminine aspects within us.
There is a long tradition of celebrating the divine feminine in many cultures around the world involving the creation of statuettes and effigies of female goddesses. From the most ancient prehistoric mother goddesses to the Greco-Roman pantheon, to the traditions of Celtic, Norse and Egyptian mythology and so on, we find many figures that have been honoured and celebrated all over time.

Mireinart / Marta Isabella Reina (bio)
Marta is a visual artist who works on symbolism, folklore, magic, mythological and religious imagery (www.mireinart.com). Besides her illustration activity, she promotes tarot culture and heritage by organizing lectures, courses, and events in Bristol. She is doing research on mutual dreaming (doppelnovelle.com) and organizes social dreaming drawing events. She runs art classes and started a project in 2023 called CRAFTS&LORE - a way to explore folklore through arts and crafts :)

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