Before the age of photography, planning and keeping track of a garden required an illustrated journal to study the progress of heirloom varieties, pest control and crop rotation. These marvellous books are no longer strictly needed, but have the potential to be a beautiful form of art.
In this two-day workshop you will have the chance to experiment and create your own garden journal, by merging scrapbooking, sketch booking and mindful-journaling with botanical illustration and the ins and outs of your garden - whether that's your allotment, balcony, or back garden plot.
You will cover a wide range of skills including book-binding, creative journaling, visual elements that don't involve drawing as well as observational drawing and painting botanicals. A beginner will have the chance to test materials and learn new skills under guidance, while advanced students will have the opportunity to branch into their own creative practice, inspired by the course content.
Day 1: Book-binding, paper folds and creative, visual journaling.
Day 2: Observational drawing, painting botanicals in watercolour and creating eye-catching journal pages.
Who is this for?
All abilities welcome.
Please note, this workshop is for those aged 18 and over.
What you will need:
All materials will be provided, as well as some garden specimens, however, please bring a selection of things from your garden that inspire you. Such as, cuttings, herbs, pressed flowers, seeds heads and seed packet.
You are welcome to bring a lidded bottle of water with you but we kindly ask that you do not bring food into the studio.
Accommodation
If you choose the residential option, you will be staying in our stylish accommodation on site, The Barrel Store. You will each have a room of your own. The residential option includes a 2-night stay for both Friday & Saturday night.
An additional 1-night stay on the Sunday is an optional extra.
Catering
This weekend residential course includes breakfast and lunch.
For your evening meal, you will have access to a fully equipped kitchen in your accommodation. Alternatively, we have a number of recommendations for eateries in Cirencester.
If you are attending the 2-day ‘Non-residential Option’ lunch on both days is included in the ticket price.
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