While I was in the UK, by chance I was able to attend a whistle-making workshop by the wonderful Emma Carlow. I’ve admired her whistles for ages and couldn’t believe I would get the chance to make one of my own!
*that’s me at the table behind Emma!
We made two whistles, learning how to make the hollow body and blowing attachment and then shaping the whistles into birds, and finally painting them.
I made long birds, and now wish I had added legs! The whistles were left with Emma for firing, and I can’t wait to see how they turn out.
I spent a little time wandering around the pretty town of Lewes while I was there, it was a perfect Summer day!
If you get a chance to do one of Emma’s workshops, I would 100% recommend.
