Darrell Wakelam artist workshop – Saturday 5 July 2025
Our second artist workshop of the 2024/25 academic year is artist Darrell Wakelam on Saturday 5 July 2025.
For UBATO members Darrell’s workshop is one of two options included in membership for the 2024/25 academic year – members can purchase a ticket to attend the second workshop for £60. A limited number of tickets are also available for non-UBATO members to attend. Buy a ticket for the Darrell Wakelam workshop.
Darrell Wakelam has been creating artwork with children for almost 35 years. Fundamentally he has always focussed on making three-dimensional artwork more accessible and exciting for children, and he has gradually built up a strong reputation as an innovative and highly skilled workshop facilitator. Darrell originally trained in design and illustration, but working with children reignited his own childhood passion for model making, allowing him to revisit the world of ‘junk sculpture’ and papier maché with the eyes of a designer and teacher.
Darrell has provided workshops for countless clients, including many hundreds of schools, museums, theatres, and as a part of large-scale festivals and events. His involvement with projects nationwide has given Darrell the experience of working creatively with children of all ages, and from a wide variety of backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
Most of Darrell’s artwork consists of 3D models, sculptures, and masks, made predominantly from scrap cardboard and other recycled materials. Over the years he has refined his methods and techniques, becoming more aware of the sustainability of his work, and more mindful of the materials he uses.
Darrell has also spent many years sharing his expertise, through training sessions, online tutorials, and more recently, through his highly acclaimed book ‘Art Shaped’.
“I love what I do, and I hope that is apparent in the work that I create. I enjoy working with children, I admire their adaptability and resourcefulness, I appreciate their honesty, and I am always amazed by their energy and enthusiasm. In return, I try my best to match these attributes.” – Darrell Wakelam 2024
Learn more about Darrell on his website.
