About this Event
CREATING TRAVEL SKETCHBOOKS
Have you seen someone sketching while on holiday & thought…
“I wish I could do that, but don’t know where to start?
Or want to capture a favourite view?
Well, this workshop shows all you need to get started
Join International Artist Linda Hollingshead, well known for her friendly, inspiring & enjoyable workshops, to learn ways to create your own unique travel sketchbook.
Travel sketchbooks and visual journals have been used through the ages in a variety of ways. They can be a fun, relaxing & liberating way to explore creative expression without the pressure of feeling you have to get things ‘Perfect!’
Discover how to use a sketchbook to connect & record the scenes around you from travel & holidays. Learn valuable skills that you can continue to use & develop sketches
Linda shows a colourful illustrative style to walk you through a simple step-by-step process to simplify a scene and translate it into a sketch. To be applied to
Landscapes, cities, coastlines & everyday items seen on your travels.
Discover easy ways to work with coloured drawing materials & how to create a successful page layout.
Plus the essentials for your sketching kit & how to travel light.
You are invited to bring along photos of scenes you would love to sketch & learn all the how-to’s.
There will be a summary & round-up of the day with suggestions for choosing a sketchbook you love & materials for continuing your sketching practice.
Participants will be shown demonstrations & will receive individual help and advice with opportunities for Q&A’s to achieve the best results. There is plenty of time to play & draw at your own pace.
The Workshop will involve….
● Introduction to using & ways of creating sketches to explore & express your creativity.
● A simple way to sketch without the overwhelm.
● A step-by-step sketching process for selecting a scene, establishing a focus and translating that to paper.
● Using colour in your drawings
● Page layouts & simple composition
● Those finishing touches which make all the difference
Level of experience:
All Levels are welcome
Materials are included
This is for you if you want to….
● Create a travel journal on your holidays
● Have fun creating colourful drawings
● Relax & Create a deeper connection to your surroundings
● Sketch your favourite scenes
● Begin sketching for mindfulness & calm.
● Develop your drawing skills
● Try a new activity
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Craft House, 109-111 Main Street, Bradford, United Kingdom
GBP 90.00
