Drawing Print and Collage

Service Description

Spending time on a creative task like drawing, printing, and collage is both satisfying and restorative. It allows us to slow down, tune in, and rediscover the joy of making with our hands. These processes encourage experimentation, stimulate the imagination, and help us see the world in new ways. But knowing where to start can often be the hardest part. This workshop offers clear, supportive guidance to help you begin. We'll demonstrate how to create lively marks through expressive drawing exercises and introduce simple printmaking techniques to generate pattern, shape, and texture. Using a selection of papers and printed surfaces—including old book pages and handmade textures—you'll learn how to build a library of visual material. From there, we’ll explore how to cut, arrange, and layer these elements into dynamic still life collages. You'll “draw with scissors,” experiment with composition, and combine observational drawing with intuitive mark-making. Our subject matter will be joyful and familiar: flowers, fruit, foliage, and decorative objects arranged in pots, jugs, and vases. Through drawing, printing, and collage, you'll bring these scenes to life in your own unique style. All materials and equipment are included, and refreshments will be served throughout the day. The workshop runs from 10am to 4pm—just bring your lunch.