Words and Pictures - a mindful journey
Friday 30th October 11:00am
Suitable for girls and boys aged 6+ teens and adults
A workshop learning how to use words and pictures together in a mindful way. This workshop will be a relaxed and calm way to enter the weekend. You will start by trying some basic drawing tasks that will encourage you to think differently. You will be guided through these by Beth who will demonstrate at the same time.
Next you will learn how to create simple but effective madala patterns. These can be incredibly addictive and you will be sure to create many more after the workshop. Beth will give you some tips and tricks to make your mandalas unique.
Creating circles of colour is an incredibly mindful activity and you will be shown how to use water and paint / inks to gain beautiful effects (with a few extra examples to try after the workshop) Next you will choose words or a quote that mean something to you. It could be a family motto, the words from a poem or a quote from a favourite film! Whatever you decide to write you will be shown some ways to improve your writing style.
After all the prep, the decorating can begin. How will you decorate your words and pictures? Beth will give you simple prompts but you might want to think of a few important influences before the workshop. Bring them along if you like, but if not, Beth has plenty of ideas for everybody!
How does a Beth Morris Workshop zoom workshop work?
The participants will be muted on entry to the zoom session and it is very much a listen and learn workshop. However, this does mean the energy and enthusiasm will be any less that if we were all in the same room together. There will be chats, and plenty of demonstrations to watch and you will be encouraged to engage with questions via the chat facility on zoom. The tasks will be short but inventive so will get you thinking quickly and will leave you keen to develop your creativity after the workshop.
How can the same workshop be suitable for a child and an adult?
The way Beth teaches is to encourage and develop skills of all levels and ability. Therefore as the learner you will take responsibility for following the workshops and using the knowledge acquired to produce art work.
The workshops are taught using live demonstrations. I will offer simple and harder versions of the projects, showing examples that will suit both children, teens and adults. In my in-person workshops at my studio, I often present the same task to children and adults and have found this technique produces some inspirational art work.
A child needs to be old enough to listen, engage and follow instructions. Therefore I do not advise any younger than six to attend the workshop without a parent.
As an adult you will learn and apply the knowledge gained to your own art practice.
As the workshop is primarily listening, watching and doing together, the chat is mostly from the teacher so therefore is suitable for all.
The bottom line is….art is for everybody. How many times do parents watch their kids colouring in or paint and wish that they could get involved. You are never too old or too young to be an artist!!! Let’s do this!!!
I have two children, or myself and my children all want to attend, do I buy two tickets?
The cost of the workshop is valid per household. So if you have more than one child, please only purchase one ticket. Siblings can all watch the same workshop, and families can all join in together. Or if you have an older child and fancy drawing alongside them, again you just pay per household.
I don’t have any children. Can I just do the workshop myself?
Absolutely!!
How will I access the workshop?
The day before the workshop is due to take place you will receive the zoom ID code and password. Please do not share this with anybody else. All workshops will take place promptly at the times advertised.
What will I need for the workshop?
Please bring the following with you:
Note book, paper and water colour paper if you have any
Sharp pencil
A ruler
A rubber
Washable felt pens or any water based markers (not sharpies)
water colour paints Or inks
Water pot
Paintbrush
Black biro or black fine-liner
An open mind ready to be inspired⠀⠀