connecting to land

2 day observational sketchbook workshop

(suitable for beginners and established artists)

The two day workshop aims to inspire an observational sketchbook practice sharing innovative and intuitive ways to visually document resources.   Connecting to land, walking, gathering, observing is fundamental to immerse yourself in place, slowing down to notice and experience the repetitive rhythms of nature.

Combining outdoor exploration with studio practice students are encouraged to be playful, curious, exploring mark making and experimental drawing techniques using found objects and earth pigments.

With a growing awareness of sustainable creative practices, I will demonstrate how to prepare the biodegradable soya milk binder I use to paint earth pigments on cloth & paper and give you the opportunity to try out the process

There will be one-to-one mentoring sessions to evaluate your outcomes, guidance on how to push boundaries to expand your understanding of the various creative processes to help discover what resonates with you.

at my studio on Ashdown Forest

2 day workshop: 9.30-5pm

15-16 August & 20-21 August

19-20 September

The workshop is held in my working studio, a quiet space suitable for two students.  Combining outdoor exploration on Ashdown Forest with studio practice we will gather resources from the land, red iron oxide soil and  “fairlight clay” that make wonderful pigments to work with.

Weekend Residential Workshop

at West Dean College

Friday evening to Sunday afternoon 17-19 July

A wonderful residential retreat at the inspirational West Dean College connecting with other creative practitioners. We will spend time in the beautiful gardens, walking, observing, gathering earth material resources to inspire an rewarding observational sketchbook practice