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Collage Papers and Sketchbooks

  • Yardley Arts, The Old School Hall The Square, Yardley Hastings Northampton, England, NN7 United Kingdom (map)

On this one-day course, you will experiment with a rich variety of materials and mediums to make vibrant and colourful collage papers that we will then use to decorate a simple handmade paper sketchbook.

You will spend the morning making collage papers using rice, tissue and deli papers, trying out different techniques  such as mono-printing, brushwork, stencils, stamping and rollers. You will explore mark making, patterns, colour and shapes using paints, inks, gold leaf, acrylic pens and more.

In the afternoon you will look at a variety of different handmade sketchbooks and the different ways you can use them. You will make a simple paper concertina sketchbook and use your collage papers to start to decorate it.

I love Emma’s style of teaching, I am thrilled at how much I have achieved in these workshops
— Richard

What You need to bring

  • If you have a gelli plate please bring it with you if possible for your own use.  I will have 3 gelli plates for people to use, which will need to be shared by the group.

  • Bring a packed lunch or if you want to go to the pub, a few doors up we have the fabulous Rose & Crown pub, which we highly recommend. Do book your meal in advance https://www.roseandcrownbistro.co.uk

What is Included

  • All required drawing materials and equipment

  • Coffee, tea and biscuits

Who is the course suitable for

16+ years

All levels, including beginners

Dates and times

Wednesday 27 November 10am - 4pm

Cost & booking

£70 per person

This course is limited to 10 people per class

Please book directly with Emma by emailing artworkshopswithemma@gmail.com

Emma can also be contacted by phone 07570 772334

About the tutor

After completing a Fine Art and Art History degree at Newcastle University, Emma Lindsay has worked in heritage organisations and in education, whilst maintaining a love for painting, drawing and printmaking. Emma’s work has been published in various books and guides, and she has exhibited in Covent Garden in London and Hatton Gallery in Newcastle. Emma is now concentrating on running art classes for both adults and children. You can see examples of her classes on Facebook @artworkshopswithemma and Instagram @artworkshopswithemma.

Relaxed, thoughtful and stimulating workshop. I really enjoyed learning and developing my art with Emma
— Flora
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