In this workshop you will create a small artists’ book that holds flowerpots filled with our closest family and friends, seeds of hope, words of wisdom, rays of sunshine, positive thoughts and we’ll also sieve all the negativity into the compost bin!

As we walk around your life’s garden we’ll discover ways to create dawn light and calm moonlight into our daily routines. We’ll also work out how to make the grey dull rain filled days have a positive twist to them!

You will be able to work with collage, drawings, and painting, making envelopes, cut…

Things to remember

We will be sited in the wonderful Sealladh Breagha Studio on the West coast of Bute. Ruth will be baking so there will be sweet treats to tempt you and tea and coffee available on the day.

Please bring your own lunch with you and snacks if you need them…

Do I need to be able to draw?

No! I will help you discover how to use pattern, colours , collage and drawing techniques that will make you feel comfortable using the materials and happy to continue on your road to discovering joyful creativity.

What is the access to the studio?

The studio is on the first floor and there are stairs involved and sadly I can't accommodate wheelchair users at this venue.

Is there parking?

Yes, there's plenty of parking at the studio.

Can I buy my lunch nearby?

There isn't a shop nearby but there are some cafés and shops in Rothesay which open early enough for you to buy your lunch on the way to the workshop.

What materials will I need to bring?

I will have some basic materials; colour pencils, drawing pens, paper for the pages and some for collage. Please feel free to bring your own materials you like working with and any papers you think would be fun to use for collage.

Lucia - 15 June 2024

I had great fun making, sticking, chatting, and sewing together memories in this little book. Thanks Chrissie!

SHIRLEY TORRANCE - 24 May 2024

Yet another fab workshop with Chrissie! Can't wait till next year.

Joan - 19 May 2024

The Vegetable Patch of life is a lovely concept and Chrissie offers lots of help and advice for personalizing it and creating your own artist’s book. Her knowledge of materials and techniques is extensive and she provides lots of resources for inspiration and for execution. Really enjoyable workshop brilliantly taught and facilitated by a warm, knowledgeable, creative teacher.

The Vegetable Patch of Life

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