Start to record your life with images, words and fun.

With the author of 'The Diary of an Artist in Lockdown' you'll be learning ways and tricks to document and tell the story of your life visually using illustration, collage, hand lettering, maps, pop-up tricks and more! This packed workshop will give you the confidence to start recording not just the wonderful things that happen in life but also some of the small details that are often overlooked and forgotten. We can also tackle how to document the more tricky moments.

We all know journalling is good for…

Things to remember

All materials will be provided including a sketchbook for you. We'll also have basic drawing materials, pens, colour pencils, collage material. Feel free to bring any of your own materials to use in the workshop.

Hot drinks and home made cake will be provided. Please bring your own lunch…

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! I'll be on hand all through the workshop to guide, teach and help you.

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.

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.

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.

Lucia Swanepoel - 5 November 2023

Fabulous! I was only booked on the journalling weekend but I enjoyed it so much I booked onto the map mapping the next week end. Chrissie is a great facilitator, and supplied everything needed, including encouragement. Not only have I reconnected with my creative soul, but I have made new friends. Highly recommended!

Mona O'Brien - 11 October 2023

A wonderful creative and mindful workshop! It really improved my sketchbooks with new ideas and techniques and helped me to build more regular practice!

Larry Strange - 8 October 2023

An enjoyable weekend of workshops with Chrissie, her expertise was imparted with ease and participating was a pleasure, albeit a demanding one. I look forward to her return to Bute next year for more of the same

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