Creative Freedom: Using an Art Journal to Unlock Your Creative Spirit

Jumpstart your art practice with some creative techniques designed to get you into that creative flow! If you are feeling unsure of where to start or stalled with artist block – this workshop will give you the tools you need to make a breakthrough in your work. Get inspired using a series of creative prompts and techniques that combine drawing and journaling to discover the next step in your artistic journey!

Audience: Adults, please. This workshop is suitable for all levels.

Supplies:

• Sketchbook

• Variety of fine-tipped drawing pens (i.e. Stadler, micron, sharpie)

• 2-3 different sized watercolour brushes (smaller sizes appropriate for a sketchbook)

• Cheap lined notebook and pen (dollar store or Walmart is a good place to find)

• Optional: Glue stick and scissors

• Optional: Watercolours, paint pens, watercolour pencil crayons or other drawing media (if you already have some fun supplies, bring them along!)

• Reading glasses if you require them for fine work

• Please bring a lunch and a water bottle for the day. Located in a rural community, the Leighton Art Centre is a 15 to 20-minute drive away from the nearest convenience store or a quick stop for lunch.

Registration cost: $ 88.22

Did you know that Members of the Leighton Art Centre get 10% off the registration cost of all workshops and kids’ summer camps?  Please visit https://leightoncentre.org/join-us/become-a-member/.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Please note there is a NO REFUND policy on all Leighton Art Centre workshops. A refund will only be issued to participants if the workshop is cancelled by the workshop coordinator due to insufficient enrollment, extreme weather conditions, or Covid-19 restrictions. Workshops may be cancelled prior to the start date and participants will be notified via email and/or phone, and a full refund will be processed.

Withdrawal from workshops for medical reasons must be accompanied by a doctor’s medical note or a positive COVID 19 rapid test and must be received by the Leighton workshop coordinator prior to the workshop start date to be qualified for a full refund.

Artist Biography: Michelle Wiebe is a Cochrane, Alberta-based artist focused primarily on painting, printmaking and letterpress. With a great fondness for all things print, you can find her fixing rusty presses or spending time printing at Alberta Printmakers. Michelle is a passionate instructor with a deep love for teaching, she makes it her goal that students leave her class with quality work and the confidence to continue building their new skills

www.michellewiebe.com

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