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Art Journaling Workshop Day

  • Giftyou Cafe & Workshop 40 Bedok Reservoir Rd #01-3177 Singapore 470740 Singapore (map)

This whole-day Art Journaling focus consists of 2 sessions of 2.5 hours each. Free up your Saturday and immerse yourself in both workshops for a discounted bundle price, or pick one focus area and join either the morning or afternoon session only.

Morning Session: Sketching from Life (10.30 am - 1 pm)

Price: $39 (Early Bird), $45 (Regular)

Capture the present mindfully by Sketching from Life in a guided workshop by Mel C, creator of #MondayBluesNoMore art journaling series.

Life passes us by too quickly! Sketching from life helps us slow down and enjoy the present, while honing some valuable skills, such as:

  • Focus

  • Observation

  • Appreciation

In this beginner-friendly workshop, participants will learn how to sketch everyday items, people and scenes that they observe with their own eyes. We will cover the following sketching techniques:

  • Drawing what you see

  • Making quick, loose sketches

  • Making slow, deliberate sketches

  • Using watercolour, ink and pen to enhance the sketches

There are many different techniques used for drawing and sketching from life. The small group setting allows us to be flexible in tweaking the list of techniques covered to suit the participants' need.

Afternoon Session: Composing an Art Journal (2 pm - 4.30 pm)

Price: $39 (Early Bird), $45 (Regular)

In this beginner-friendly workshop, participants will learn how to organize their sketches, thoughts and writings in a journal form. We will provide techniques and guidance to answer some of art journaling beginner's most burning questions.

  • How do I start?

  • I don't know what to write or draw!

  • Basic visual composition

  • Tools and ways to enhance your journaling experience

There are many different techniques used for Journaling. The small group setting allows us to be flexible in tweaking the list of techniques covered to suit the participants' need.

Materials Provided:

  • a 12-page sketch booklet with 160 gsm paper to take home*

  • Pencils - to use during workshop

  • Watercolour and gouache palettes - to use during workshop

  • Fineliner pens - to use during workshop

  • Watercolour brushes - to use during workshop

Early Bird Offer ends on Monday, 16th September 2019, 23.59pm!

*Free upgrade to Hahnemuhle Nostalgie journal (80 pages with 190 gsm paper, Retail Price $23) if you register for both workshops by the Early Bird deadline!

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