visual notebook tactile pages
develop ideas through colour drawing & stitch
The workshop aims to inspire and encourage the establishment of a rewarding versatile sketchbook practice, a private reflective space to investigate ideas that makes an invaluable studio resource.
On the first morning you will have the opportunity to gather resources from the beautiful West Dean garden. Observing your compiled resources will form the inspiration for small exploratory tactile studies on paper and cloth, developing ideas through experimental drawing, stitch and colour to create a visual notebook
with guidance you will learn to sequence your ideas and undertake experimental drawing and mark making exercises using a range of techniques and materials; through painting colour studies you will achieve subtle variations in hue, tone, shade developing a personal palette.
With support and mentoring you will discover the benefits of being curious, playful, and embracing accidental mistakes, of noticing and evaluating your outcomes to expand your understanding of various processes and identify what interests and resonates with you.
The course is suitable for everyone - beginners and established artists who want to expand their practice.