Welcome back to my Studio. It’s time to let you know what creative projects I have planned for 2016.
The big focus for the first half of the year will be on the exhibition that I will be having with my siblings, Nicky Rosselli and Anthony Stidolph (alias Stidy) at this years National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. I will be bringing you updates and more information on this exhibition soon.
Meanwhile, I have some exciting workshops lined up for 2016, the details of which are below.
Weekly Drawing Classes
The drawing classes are held in the relaxed and informal space of my studio, and are specifically geared for students who have little or no previous experience, but who would like to learn to draw.
The course is well structured, with each session building on the one before and students never fail to learn very quickly, often amazed at what they find themselves capable of doing.
The classes are specifically about learning to see things clearly, and then becoming familiar with the various mediums, working with pencil, pen, ink wash, charcoal, pencil colour, chalk pastel, oil pastel, mixed media and collage. Once the basics are covered, we then explore themes, developing skills as we go.
There are numerous benefits to learning to draw, but it is the relaxing, therapeutic aspect that is most often commented upon. The groups are small and everyone works at their own pace in an atmosphere of mutual support.
Class options are:
Tuesday and Thursday evenings: 6-8pm
Friday Mornings: 10am – 12pm
There is a possibility of an afternoon class if there is sufficient demand.
Cost: R140 per session, paid in advance at the beginning of each month.
Space is limited, so please let me know if you would like to join us.
Creative Art Journaling Workshops
Creative Art Journaling has become enormously popular in recent years, as it offers the individual a creative way to document thoughts, ideas, memories, experiences, observations and feelings using a combination of the written word and a variety of visual art techniques. These mini artwork pages can eventually come together as a book. Workshops will be held in my Studio on Saturday mornings 9.30am – 12pm on the following dates:
Sat 27th February
Sat 2nd April
Sat 28th May
Sat 30th July
Sat 3rd September
Sat 1st October
Sat 5th November
Cost: R220.00 per session
Space will be limited, so please let me know if you would like to join us.
Red Shoe Workshop
This is without doubt my most important workshop to date. I invite women of all ages into the safe and supportive environment of my Art Studio to share stories about their lives and to make soft shoes that reflect the journey they have taken.
Based loosely on “The Red Shoe” story by Hans Christian Anderson, the workshop allows one to assess and focus upon what is really important in one’s life. The process is fun, at times hilarious, but the results are always beautiful and profound. Born out of my own personal experience and understanding of suffering, the workshop is fluid, ever moving and changes according to the needs of the group with whom I am working.
The workshop is suitable for all skill levels and no prior sewing or shoe construction experience is needed, as what you don’t know, I will teach you. It’s a great chance to play and explore your creativity and each pair of shoes will be as individual as its maker.
To date almost 300 pairs of shoes have been made, by women from all walks of life. What I have learned is immeasurable, but the overriding lesson has been that despite our differences, we all understand what it is to be a woman.
Provisional dates for this 3-Day creative workshop, which is spread over 4 days are:
4th March: 2-5pm
5th March: 9am – 4pm
11th March: 2-5pm
12th March: 9am – 4pm
Cost: R990.00
Space will be limited, so please let me know if you would like to join us.
Bohemian Bags
I am passionate about textiles and have had many years of experience working in the field of fibre art. This workshop brings together my interest in fashion, design, sewing, beading, embroidery, appliqué and fabric manipulation and combines it with my interest in people, their life stories and my belief that creativity can heal.
It is guaranteed to be a fun workshop where you can make a bag or purse that can be as funky and over-the-top as you wish it to be. It may be any size and any shape and you can use whatever materials you wish. You can go crazy with embellishments and I will be there to guide you and teach you any skills you may need for the process.
With fashion trends currently being inspired by the 1960’s and 70’s hippie era, this is the perfect time to make yourself or someone else a trendy fashion accessory.
This fun 2-day creative sewing workshop, held on the following days:
7th May: 9am – 4pm
14th May: 9am – 4pm
Cost: R660.00
Space will be limited, so please let me know if you would like to join us. I look forward to seeing you there!
For more information on all these workshops, please visit my website:
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