This two day workshop we will be exploring the history of maps, mapping elements, design, drawing, lettering and pop-up techniques to create your own unique map. We'll finish by binding the maps with a Turkish Map fold into covers. You can bring an idea with you, we've had family holidays, favourite walks, family farms, family trees, life maps, well the list in endless and each map has been beautiful, personal and a discovery. Before the workshop you'll be emailed with a list of all the reference material you can choose to bring with you.

Map making…

Things to remember

Materials All materials will be supplied but if you'd like to bring your own favourite watercolours, pens and pencils then please do. We'll be using bonefolders so again if you have your own bring that alone.

Transport We'll be based on the west side of the island…

Do I need to be able to draw?

In short no, but to expand slightly, everyone **can** draw, but most people don't practice enough to become more competent. As with musical instruments if you don't practice you won't be able to make the noise you want or have the notes in the right order!

Will I need to bring materials?

All paper and card will be provided. There will also be round stencils, colour pencils and black drawing pens. If you'd like to bring any of your own materials then feel free to.

Will I need to bring a bonefolder, and what is a bonefolder?

A bone folder is a tool used to crease and fold paper. They are often made of bone but I will have a supply of wooden folders for you to use. If you'd like to bring your own, please do.

What will I need to bring with me in terms of reference?

You'll receive an email a couple of weeks before the workshop with details about this. If you go on a trip and think you'd like to use that as the basis of your map then drop me a line and I'll forward the details to you beforehand.

Will there be food?

We will have some home made cakes available. As these are home made I can't guarantee we'll have a variety of options for those with specific dietary requirements and I'm afraid we can not state that they will be free of any allergens like nuts or dairy etc. You will need to bring your own lunch as there isn't a shop or café near to the studio. There are supermarkets in Rothesay where you could grab something before coming to the workshop though.

I'm a professional artist, will this be boring for me?

No, you'll be able to bring your skill to the workshop but you'll be on a journey of discovery and storytelling though your map so you'll have plenty to think about!

How will I get to the venue?

If you don't have a car, depending on the number of people travelling without a car we can help arrange a taxi to collect people and you'll just pay a share for the taxi. Just let me know if you need this help when you checkout.

A M McAllister - 11 November 2023

Whatever you think this course will be, it is 100 times more! Chrissie, who is a fantastic teacher and facilitator, walked us through all of the potential elements for our maps and gave lots of ideas and inspiration. Our group's maps were so diverse and the reasons behind each were at times moving. This course touches your soul in unexpected ways. If you get the opportunity to take this course, jump at it!

Mapping Your World

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