Give yourself the time everyday to do something mindful & creative.
Find your passion & nourish your soul
by creating a mixed media mindfulness sketchbook. #sketchbookin20
Now more than ever I feel that it is important to give yourself the time each day to concentrate on your own thoughts, ideas and creativity. I have found that by spending just a small amount of time on a creative activity it is good for our health and wellbeing.
I love having a sketchbook on the go and last year I found it a real escape from a busy work schedule to come up to my office/studio and have some creative time. I started a little mixed media sketchbook to be able to do a little bit every day even if it was for just 10-20 minutes. I felt a sense of calm and satisfaction allowing myself that time to create. It has made a huge difference in my current work as I now have something tangible that has all my ideas in one place. In turn, it inspires me when I look back on it to develop those ideas into art work.
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Reawaken your creativity and learn a variety of techniques to build a wonderful sketchbook of ideas and inspiration.
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Easy to follow examples using many materials and resources that you have around you.
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Inspired by the artists Picasso, Braque & Schwitters who used the discarded remnants of everyday life in their work.
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Things can get in the way and I want to show you a way to use a lot of what you have around you and make some time to create. Find your happy place!
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Is it a long time since you did anything creative? Maybe since school?
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Do you crave the time to be able to be creative and maybe get back to doing some artwork?
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Are you wondering how you can get started? Would you like some ideas and projects to get you inspired?
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Would you be able to have at 10- 20 minutes a day for 5 out of the 7 days a week free and do something mindful and creative?
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Are you an absolute beginner but looking for something to get started with? Perfect!
Sketchbook-in-20
Create a mixed media mindfulness sketchbook
3 week course
£49
It can be done at your own pace and you can watch the skills videos at a time to suit you. They will be available to you on the 6040 Workshop training hub with access for 12 months (so, if life gets in the way, which it does, you can pick it up again when you can)
What is included?
I am an experienced teacher and lecturer in Art, Design & Photography at FE level and secondary schools. I have a 1st class honours degree and Master's in Art & Design. I studied the 3D pathway working with metal, wood, ceramics and glass including textiles and photography. I have worked with mixed media & collage exploring various printmaking techniques including cyanotypes and alternative photographic printing to bring into my work.
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A bit of Art History: Information & Inspiration on artists that have worked in collage & mixed media through history.
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Video Skills lessons: Short bursts of ideas and inspiration with techniques each week.
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Getting rid of that white space that stops you getting started. Ideas on building up the grounds with paint, fabric, paper and ephemera.
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Simple printmaking techniques that can be done with minimal equipment e.g. Mono, Collagraph, Foam board block printing.
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Working with collage including fabric and weaving.
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#Sketchbookin20 tag on Instagram for inspiration, help and advice and to share your work and progress.
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Access to the 6040 Workshop training hub to be able to watch the videos, download lessons & instruction sheets.
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Suggested materials list and ideas to start collecting collage/printing materials & tools from everyday items.
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Providing you with a framework and a collection of techniques to further develop and keep the habit of a bit of mindful creativity every day.
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Optional: Mixed Media Art In A Box £42 including P&P UK only (enquiries welcome on anywhere else and I will find the best price)
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This kit includes a fabulous eclectic mix of fabric, printing papers, vintage papers, lots of ephemera/collage materials and strips of paper and card from recycled packaging, A5 artist sketchbook, brushes, watercolour paint set, A5 cutting mat, craft knife, mini weaving card looms with string, sari silks and threads, fine line artist pen, sharpie, pencils, coloured pencils, Black Gouache tube, acrylic Perspex sheet, printing ink & acrylic paints with basic etching tools. Just about most things you need to get you started plus a Tunnock's Teacake! Just because......
Want to make your own sketchbooks?
I have a free PDF instruction booklet for 3 simple design templates to have your own quirky and beautiful sketchbook.
Concertina, Fold up, Pamphlet stitched. Easy to follow instructions with visual diagrams and (I always find these easier to follow!)
Just fill in your details below and I will get it sent to your inbox.
Keep an eye out for more courses coming shortly....
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How to use photography to give yourself those mindful moments. Photography is a great stress buster and in fact all creative making and doing can work its magic on your mental well-being.
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How to make a digital darkroom and process your film from an analogue camera in your own home on a budget.
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How to make artist books, zines and fold up books.
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How to get started with social media and set up a Facebook Page, Instagram account and a WIX website and attracting your audience.