June Workshop series -Wednesday mornings 10-12noon "Bold Landscapes: Mixed Media Adventures in Art and Nature"
June Workshop series -Wednesday mornings 10-12noon "Bold Landscapes: Mixed Media Adventures in Art and Nature"
Mixed Media Landscape Workshop Series
Join us for a dynamic series of mixed media landscape workshops that bring together the beauty of the natural world and the expressive power of diverse materials. Inspired by the techniques of renowned artists, each session offers the chance to explore drawing, mark making, layering, and more — all while working directly from the landscape.
We'll begin outdoors, gathering sketches and impressions from nature, then transform them into rich, textured artworks using a wide range of media. These workshops are designed to spark creativity, encourage experimentation, and deepen your artistic practice.
General structure for each 2-hour workshop:
First 45 min: Outdoors –
observing, quick studies in black and white (pencil, charcoal, ink) then indoors or in a sheltered area
progressing to colour, develop quick paintings, collages, and experimental work.
Focus: Rapid response to landscape, bold exploration, recording light, texture, forms.
Workshop 1: Focus on Texture and Surface
Contemporary Artist Inspiration: Mark Bradford (abstract layering, collage)
Workshop 2: Light and Shadow Play
Contemporary Artist Inspiration: Emma Stibbon (monochrome landscape drawing, atmosphere)
Focus on dramatic light/shadow areas (under trees, reflections, etc.).
Workshop 3: Forms and Negative Space.
Contemporary Artist Inspiration: Julie Mehretu (layered gestural abstraction)
Workshop 4: Colour, Energy, and Landscape -
Contemporary Artist Inspiration: Barbara Rae (vibrant expressive landscapes)
Led by internationally recognized multimedia artist Elaine Foster-Gandey, whose career spans over 4 decades of creating and teaching art & textiles across the globe, this is a unique opportunity to learn from a seasoned professional in an inspiring, supportive environment.
Workshops start on Wednesday 4th June, then weekly on June 11th, June 18th and June 25th (10am-12 noon)
Each workshop costs £35 for drop ins including all materials, teas, coffees, biscuits, please email me for confirmation, e.fostergandey@gmail.com
Book all four sessions and pay £120.00