ARTIST SKETCHBOOK WORKSHOP

Look at some well known artists' sketchbooks, start your own and use it to experiment with materials, explore new ideas and inspire your creativity. This introduction on how to create and enjoy using a sketchbook will be led by artist Claire Chandler.

C laire is a abstract painter based in Carshalton and the workshop takes place in her painting studio at the end of her garden.

Enjoy an evening of exploring a wide range of ideas of what to include in your own unique sketchbook. Claire will guide you through step-by-step tips that will make your sketchbook a wonderful record, not only of your artistic journey but your thoughts and observations in life, you will learn valuable skills and techniques on how to enjoy your sketchbook that you can continue to develop at home!

You will learn that to get the most out of your sketchbook you should try to record something in it everyday and this doesn’t necessarily have to be a finished piece of art. Sketchbooks are amazing tools for experimentation and drafting for maybe a bigger finished piece of art. They allow you to practise skills and techniques using a wide range of media, tools and resources. Using a sketchbook is relaxing and promotes good mental health and mindfulness when you learn how to become immersed within its pages. They also act as diary of events, places, likes and life experiences through imagery, words, colour and things you collect that can be attached.

Your sketchbook should become your constant companion and used for everything. You can doodle and sketch from observation or imagination, create patterns or practise lettering as well as paste in your favourite things. You can do anything- and- everything to make your sketchbook personal and useful to you-the possibilities are endless!

This workshop will involve:

• Introduction into the composition of a sketchbook

• Looking at what to include in a sketchbook and how to personalise it

• Learning how to be explorative, expressive and take risks with mark making

• Learning and experimenting with techniques, skills, materials and media

• Understanding how to build a unique sketchbook page by page to make it a useful and enjoyable companion

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

All materials, including a hard-backed sketchbook will be provided for you.

Cost: £48 per person – all art materials and equipment use included including your own sketchbook to take home

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