ARTIST CONCERTINA COLLAGE WORKSHOP @ SPROUT GALLERY

Choose an object or a poem, respond with drawing and collage and enjoy working in a concertina sketchbook. This workshop on different ways to work in concertina sketchbooks will be led by artist Tracey Elizabeth Downing.

Tracey is painter who writes poems and is a qualified Art Psychotherapist based in Sutton. This workshop takes place in the Sprout Art Gallery to coincide with the Wandsworth Fringe Arts Festival and Sprout’s very own Affordable Art Exhibition.

Come and enjoy an afternoon of finding inspiration using collage, words and a range of materials and find out how daily ‘noticings’ can help you connect with your own creativity. You will take away with you your very own concertina sketchbook so you can continue at home. We will learn how to make a simple one too, something that you can take anywhere with you to help grow your creative practice be it writing or drawing or both!

Developing a daily creative practice aids emotional wellbeing and doesn’t need to be hard work, you will find your interest in your surroundings grows as you notice.

Tracey will share about her own way with words and how her painting informs her poetry and how you can explore this too.

This workshop will involve:

• A short insight into how Tracey works.

• Responding to words or objects that are important to us (feel free to bring a pocket sized object or a favourite poem with you) but don't worry I will bring some.

• Understanding how our story can emerge in the Art we make.

• Trying a range of materials to see which work best for you.

• Learning that Art is for all and creativity is never far away.

Skill level: Beginner - no painting or drawing or writing experience necessary.

Cost: £35 per person – all art materials and equipment use included including your own concertina sketchbook to take home.

Host or Publisher Tracey Elizabeth Downing Artist