MARY WEBSTER
WORKSHOPS
I can help you find ways to explore your creativity. My workshops are designed for all levels of experience; start where you are and take your work further.
My first language is English so I use it in many of my workshops. My second language is Dutch so I can work in that language too.
All workshops take place in the Far & Wide Studio.
Temporary notice whilst new website is under construction: If you are interested in any of these workshops please contact me.
ART JOURNALING
Art Journaling is a way of exploring yourself and your innate creativity, it gives you a place to explore and make sense of the world you live in. Journaling has many benefits: it helps sort out your thoughts, improves your memory, relieves stress and anxiety, and enhances your self confidence.
Each week we will share different ideas for keeping your journal which use artwork and writing. It is your choice whether you share parts of your journal in the group.
These sessions are for everyone; you will develop your work from your own individual starting point.
Every Wednesday
19:00 - 21:30
Starts 14/9/22
You will need:
Journal to fill (Min 180g paper, the size is up to you)
Favourite writing materials,
Glue stick,
Acrylic paint,
Gesso
Cost: 15 euros per session, 120 euros for 10 sessions.
Cost Students: 10 euros per session, 80 euros for 10 sessions.
Minimum 6, maximum 10 people
BOOK MAKING
During the workshops you will learn to make a variety of different hand made books which you can adapt in your own creative ways.
The workshop will introduce the techniques and practicalities of book making and you will work on ideas for the content of each book. You may need some time after the lesson to complete each book.
23/9/22
Books which do not use glue or stitching
7/10/22
Back to Back books
21/10/22
Books with hard covers
4/11/22
Stitched and Covered books
Time: 09:00 - 12:00
You will need:
a notebook, favourite writing and art materials, a variety of papers, a glue stick & strong glue.
Each week we will use a theme, you may be asked to bring materials to support this such as photocopies of photographs, old magazines etc, which we will discuss in the lesson.
You will be provided with:
Equipment such as scissors, cutting boards and knives, paper folders.
Tea and coffee
Cost: 180 euros for 4 half day sessions
Minimum 6, maximum 8 people
MARK MAKING
Mark Making is a dynamic and expressive way to build up images without the restraints of picture making. These techniques can be used alone or in combination with other techniques such as painting, printing, collage and book making.
02/11/22
Making simple books
Making tools
Graphite marks
09/11/22
Mark Making with inks
16/11/22
Location Drawing
Rubbings
23/11/22
Extracting Elements
Collage
Time: 09:00 - 12:00
You will need:
A notebook,
favourite writing and art materials,
a variety of papers,
You will be provided with:
Equipment such as scissors, cutting boards and knives, paper folders.
Tea and coffee
Cost: 180 euros for 4 half day sessions
Minimum 6, maximum 8 people
PRINT MAKING
During the workshops you will explore different printing techniques which you can carry out at home. These techniques can be used alone or in combination with other techniques such as mark making, collage and book making.
30/11/22
Printing using everyday objects
Making tools
7/12/22
Mono Printing
14/12/22
Using organic materials
21/12/22
Extracting elements
Collage
Time: 09:00 - 12:00
You will need:
a notebook, writing materials
You will be provided with:
Equipment such as scissors, cutting boards and knives, paper folders.
Some printing materials will be supplied in the workshops.
Tea and coffee
Cost:200 euros for 4 half day sessions
Minimum 6, maximum 8 people
HAIKU WRITING
In this journey over four seasons we will use the landscape to inspire the writing of Haiku. Through guidance and shared feedback, you will develop your writing and observational skills. By the end of the course you will have created a handmade book of your poetry.
Each day will include a walk in the locality to gather inspiration.
These workshops are for all levels; they develop your work from your own individual starting point.
30/9/22 Autumn
Learn about the history of Haiku writing, the basic structure & dive into writing.
20/1/23 Winter
Use your senses as inspiration for writing.
17/3/23 Spring
Explore cliches of Spring and how to develop your authentic style.
9/6/23 Summer
Revisit all the ideas we have explored to develop your work. Create your own Haiku book.
09:30 Welcome with tea & coffee
16:30 End of workshop
You will need:
A notebook, favourite writing materials, clothes suitable for walking.
Cost: 360 euros for four whole day workshops
Minimum 4, maximum 8 people
This course is only given in English
ABSTRACT PAINTING
I will be teaching this course in Dutch through Vrij Academie 't Pad this Autumn. Click below for the link.
Cursussen en Workshops - Vrije Academie ’t Pad Kesteren (vrijeacademiehetpad.nl)
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