Joined illustrator Emma Leyfield in this mindful 2-day travel journaling workshop and immerse yourself in a sketchbook.
ABOUT THE COURSE
The hardest part of keeping a regular sketchbook is fitting it into your daily life and routine. Emma started her first travel journal during a week in St Ives, where the colours of the Cornish coast, local food and galleries spill across the pages. She has never stopped.
Looking and painting your adventures is the best springboard into visual journaling, while also creating an amazing record of your trip. This two day workshop is an opportunity to immerse yourself in your sketchbook, take away fear of the blank page and receive one to one guidance, while having a wonderful, relaxing get away.
On day one you will learn, drawing and painting collections of found objects such as shells, local flora and fauna to create a visual record of a place, without committing to a large scale landscape image and Illustrating food! Meals shared and vibrant ingredients are one of the best parts of travel.
On day 2 you will learn the art of small drawn motifs and visual maps, including doors, buildings and curiosities. Focus on studying landscapes in watercolour and other mediums for travel journals.
A selection of Emma’s travel sketchbooks artist resources will be available to help inspire.
MEET THE TUTOR
Emma is an emerging artist and freelance illustrator who specialises in watercolours and portraiture and is known for her sketchbooks, which she makes through bookbinding.
Specialising in observational watercolours, Emma is passionate about traditional methods of drawing that are being lost as digital art takes the stage. This is visible in her work, which is inspired by the illustrators of the Golden age and is often referred to as nostalgic; reminding the viewer of their childhood. This impression is emphasised by the subjects she choses, which capture the wonder and curiosity of the world around her, with particular focus on British plants and wildlife.
Tutor Emma Leyfield
Tutor: Emma Leyfield
Date & Time: Sat 21st June, 10am - 4pm & Sun 22nd June, 10am - 3pm
Venue: Spindle Studio, New Brewery Arts
PRICE:
Residential Option (including 2-night stay)
£390 (£0.00 VAT)
Non-residential Option
£300 (£0.00 VAT)
Who is this for?
This workshop is for those aged 18 and over.
Suitable for all levels of ability, beginners will be guided through exercises and tutorials, more advanced students will have the opportunity to explore their own ideas. Please get in touch with any questions.
What you will need:
All materials are provided. However, you are welcome to bring along any art supplies that you'd like to test out.
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.
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Accommodation
You will be staying in our stylish accommodation on site. The Barrel Store accommodation will be reserved for students for the whole weekend and you will each have a room of your own. 2-night stay includes Friday 20th & Saturday 21st June
An additional 1-night stay on Sunday 22nd June is an optional extra.
Catering
This weekend residential course includes breakfast and lunch as well as teas, coffees and homemade cake.
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, as well as teas, coffees and homemade cake.
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