Playing with Monoprinting
Experience the playfulness and excitement of monoprinting - this is a free and expressive type of printmaking using leaves, grasses, stencils and found objects to create one-of-a-kind and often unexpected images. We'll be using oil based paints and an etching press to create our images, and I'll also show you how you can print at home.
This workshop is suitable for everyone including curious beginners, no printmaking experience required. Older children/young adults who are passionate about nature and art are also welcome if they are supported by a parent who is also participating.
All materials supplied including papers, inks and consumables.
Students to bring – apron, nametag, wear comfortable shoes. BYO lunch and drinks, or there are cafes nearby to buy lunch takeaway and barista coffees.
Date: next date to be advised
Time: 10am to 2.30pm
Cost: $98 all materials included
Location: TBA
Bookings: sign up for my mailing list HERE
Experience the playfulness and excitement of monoprinting - this is a free and expressive type of printmaking using leaves, grasses, stencils and found objects to create one-of-a-kind and often unexpected images. We'll be using oil based paints and an etching press to create our images, and I'll also show you how you can print at home.
This workshop is suitable for everyone including curious beginners, no printmaking experience required. Older children/young adults who are passionate about nature and art are also welcome if they are supported by a parent who is also participating.
All materials supplied including papers, inks and consumables.
Students to bring – apron, nametag, wear comfortable shoes. BYO lunch and drinks, or there are cafes nearby to buy lunch takeaway and barista coffees.
Date: next date to be advised
Time: 10am to 2.30pm
Cost: $98 all materials included
Location: TBA
Bookings: sign up for my mailing list HERE
I have over 8 years experience in running creative art workshops specialising in monoprinting, gelatine plate monoprinting, drypoint, ezy-carve relief printing and artists books.
My workshops run from 3 hours up to 2 days, and all levels of experience can be catered for. I am particularly interested in giving a fresh creative experience with no pressure to produce a masterpiece, but just to have fun exploring ink, paper, and plant materials. You don't need to be able to draw or paint, just have an open mind and be ready to go out of your comfort zone and find your creative self. You will always take home something....it may be a finished work, the starting point for a new mixed media work, or just renewed enthusiasm and inspiration.
To be kept informed of upcoming workshops (and other interesting events like exhibitions etc), please join my mailing list. (probably only useful if you live in South-East Queensland!).
If you're interested in hearing a couple of times a month about what I'm doing in my art studio, please subscribe to my blog posts. Instructions are here. (great for anyone anywhere in the world!)
My workshops run from 3 hours up to 2 days, and all levels of experience can be catered for. I am particularly interested in giving a fresh creative experience with no pressure to produce a masterpiece, but just to have fun exploring ink, paper, and plant materials. You don't need to be able to draw or paint, just have an open mind and be ready to go out of your comfort zone and find your creative self. You will always take home something....it may be a finished work, the starting point for a new mixed media work, or just renewed enthusiasm and inspiration.
To be kept informed of upcoming workshops (and other interesting events like exhibitions etc), please join my mailing list. (probably only useful if you live in South-East Queensland!).
If you're interested in hearing a couple of times a month about what I'm doing in my art studio, please subscribe to my blog posts. Instructions are here. (great for anyone anywhere in the world!)
FREE Nature Journaling Workshops
Take some time out in nature and be inspired with the calming practice of nature journaling. Join a short stroll in and learn the basics, slow down, engage your senses, and take the time to observe and record what you see, hear, and feel.
Nature journaling can be a wonderful form of meditative expression.
Please bring your own art materials: unlined A4 sketchpad/notebook, HB and 2B pencils, and any other materials you’d like to use, like pens, water-soluble pencils, watercolour kit. You might like to bring a stool, cushion, or picnic blanket to sit comfortably outdoors. After the workshop feel free to visit the Environment Centre or remain in the forest to continue with your project.
Date: Every Sunday in November
Time: 10am to 12pm
Cost: FREE
Location: Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre OR Karawatha Forest Discovery Centre
Bookings: via Eventbrite (see below)
These workshops are being facilitated by several artists - I'm running these ones if you're interested in joining me. To book click on the location:
Sunday 1 November - Boondall
Sunday 8 November - Karawatha
Sunday 15 November - Karawatha
Sunday 22 November - Karawatha
Sunday 29 November - Boondall
Take some time out in nature and be inspired with the calming practice of nature journaling. Join a short stroll in and learn the basics, slow down, engage your senses, and take the time to observe and record what you see, hear, and feel.
Nature journaling can be a wonderful form of meditative expression.
Please bring your own art materials: unlined A4 sketchpad/notebook, HB and 2B pencils, and any other materials you’d like to use, like pens, water-soluble pencils, watercolour kit. You might like to bring a stool, cushion, or picnic blanket to sit comfortably outdoors. After the workshop feel free to visit the Environment Centre or remain in the forest to continue with your project.
Date: Every Sunday in November
Time: 10am to 12pm
Cost: FREE
Location: Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre OR Karawatha Forest Discovery Centre
Bookings: via Eventbrite (see below)
These workshops are being facilitated by several artists - I'm running these ones if you're interested in joining me. To book click on the location:
Sunday 1 November - Boondall
Sunday 8 November - Karawatha
Sunday 15 November - Karawatha
Sunday 22 November - Karawatha
Sunday 29 November - Boondall
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Mixed Media Nature Sketchbook Workshop
Within a concertina book format, combine drawing, tracing, and monoprints to create atmospheric imagery of line and colour.
Sandra your tutor will share her experimental techniques, including printing using a gelatine plate, to help you create a unique narrative that expresses your personal response to the natural world.
Most materials and equipment will be supplied including watercolour paper, acrylic paints, gelatine plates, rollers etc.
Date: DATE TO BE ADVISED VIA MAILING LIST - SIGN UP HERE
Time: 9.30am to 4pm
Cost: $90
Location: TBA
Bookings:
Students to bring to workshop:
Mixed Media Nature Sketchbook Workshop
Within a concertina book format, combine drawing, tracing, and monoprints to create atmospheric imagery of line and colour.
Sandra your tutor will share her experimental techniques, including printing using a gelatine plate, to help you create a unique narrative that expresses your personal response to the natural world.
Most materials and equipment will be supplied including watercolour paper, acrylic paints, gelatine plates, rollers etc.
Date: DATE TO BE ADVISED VIA MAILING LIST - SIGN UP HERE
Time: 9.30am to 4pm
Cost: $90
Location: TBA
Bookings:
Students to bring to workshop:
- Your preferred drawing and painting materials - watercolours, gouache, pens, water soluble pencils etc. I recommend some waterproof black pens, 0.8 to 0.2.
- Inspiring imagery and natural objects - seed pods, leaves, sticks, stones, flowers, buds, insects, feathers etc
- Items to print with - leaves, string, lace, mesh, stamps, stencils.
- Apron
- Your lunch, drinks and snacks
