Mixed Media Nature Sketchbook Workshop

Play with mixed media techniques to create a concertina sketchbook celebrating the wonder of nature!



5 hours Class size 1 to 8 guests

  $180 - $200 (Earlybird price of $180 applies if you book into a public session 30+ days ahead, otherwise $200 per guest when you book for 1 guest, $180/guest for 2+ guests. $150 per class surcharge applies for private classes) (PayPal Pay in 4 available)

Would you like to loosen up your art and not be afraid of 'the blank page?' Always wanted to try gelli printing but didn't know where to start? Curious about artist books and their creative potential? Join this sketchbook making workshop today!
In this class, you'll make a concertina artist book with visual content created using techniques such as gelatine monoprinting, drawing, mark making and watercolour washes.
This is a great introduction to both printmaking and artist books with its simple three dimensional form allowing freedom of artistic expression.
This workshop covers many different art techniques, all at a basic level, so you don't need to be an expert in any of them to create an amazing artist book by the end of the session.
You'll learn:
  • The basics of gelatine monoprinting using acrylic paints
  • How to apply art principles such as composition, line, and shape to the concertina book format
  • Experimental drawing techniques using liner pens, gel pens and coloured pencils
  • How to use watercolours to create washes and pops of colour to enhance your imagery and bring your composition together
  • How to fold a concertina book using a bone folder
By the end of the class, you'll take home a beautiful concertina book filled with your gel prints and drawings.
Cancellation Policy: Life happens, we get it! You can cancel or reschedule your workshop booking anytime up to 7 days before the class. Unfortunately, if you cancel within 7 days and we're unable to fill your spot, we won’t be able to offer a refund or credit. You’re welcome to pass your ticket on to someone else - just send us a message with their name and contact details so we can update the booking. Thanks so much for your understanding and support.

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What you'll get
  • Paper, gel plates, and rollers are supplied.
  • Concertina book to take home.
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Knowledge required
Suitable for all art experience levels.
What to bring
  • Your drawing kit including pens, coloured pencils, watercolour pencils.
  • Black Liner Pens - waterproof, sizes recommended 0.8, 0.4. (Unipin from Officeworks is suitable).
  • White Gel Pen - size 1.0 (Uni-Ball Signo Broad Gel Pen White or Sakura brand - Officeworks)
  • Watercolour kit, brushes, water brush (whatever you have, though artist quality preferred).
  • Acrylic paints - colours + black and white. Artist quality or student quality purchased from an art shop recommended (not Aldi, discount shop or Kmart).
  • A selection of leaves to print with - flatten in a book a few days before
  • Notebook and pen for note taking
  • Apron and nametag
  • Lunch and snacks
Add-ons available for this class
  • Mini Watercolour Kit ($22)
  • Water Brush ($7)
You can add these when you book (optional).
Location

Hive Studios, Unit 13/10 Depot Street, Banyo QLD

Art from the Urban Wilderness is located at Hive Studios in the suburb of Banyo, 15 km from the centre of Brisbane City. By Car – via the Gateway Motorway, take Exit 112 at the Nudgee Service Centre. By Train – walk from Northgate Station (2 kilometres) or Banyo Station (1.2 kilometres) or catch an uber or taxi from the station (1-2 minutes drive).

Your teacher can also travel within 50 kms of Banyo, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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Sandra Pearce

Sandra Pearce

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Sandra Pearce is a Brisbane/Meanjin based artist working with artist books, printed images and paper installations. Her art practice responds to ideas relating to nature-human conflicts, the impacts of urbanisation and the human manipulation of landscape.

Sandra has exhibited widely in both regional and private art galleries and has participated in several artist-in-residence programs including Curtin Springs (NT) and Cataract Gorge (TAS).




Your host

Art from the Urban Wilderness
Art from the Urban Wilderness

5.0 (286)
female Women-owned

Art from the Urban Wilderness is a community art studio located at Hive Studios in Banyo, northside Brisbane/Meanjin.
The studio was founded by artist Sandra Pearce in 2021, and specialises in the techniques of printmaking, papermaking, drawing, bookbinding and artist books. We offer workshops, courses, social art days, and artist talk events.
Our mission is to build an inclusive art community that nurtures creative authenticity, confidence and resilience. We also believe in the power of art to break the cycle of disaffection towards nature, to enrich lives and inspire care for the environment.
The studio is fully air-conditioned with some onsite parking as well as street parking.
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