{"product_id":"postcards-and-photos-illustration-workshop","title":"Postcards and photos illustration Workshop","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a beginner friendly workshop exploring ways of reworking vintage postcards, old photographs and found imagery through paint, collage, stitch, penwork and illustration. Using found imagery in an illustrative and graphic way, we’ll explore colour, shape, line and layering to create original artwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou are welcome to bring your own photographs, postcards or vintage cards to work with, or use the selection provided on the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClaire often uses found postcards in her own work. She is interested in postcard imagery, their handwritten stories and the traces of place, travel and personal history they hold. Influenced by a childhood spent abroad, she often returns to ideas of geography, identity and the social and political landscapes that shape our lives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the workshop we’ll explore different ways of reworking found imagery. This might include drawing and painting over postcards and photographs, layering collage and stitch, or adding acrylic pen and mixed media detail to build texture and narrative. There will be demonstrations, examples and prompts throughout, alongside time to develop your own ideas and have fun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis workshop is suitable for beginners as well as anyone wanting to loosen up their creative process, try new materials or explore mixed media in a more playful way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eBy the end of the workshop participants will:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore ways of transforming vintage postcards, old photographs and found imagery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperiment with drawing, paint, collage, stitch and layered mixed media techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate original artworks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain ideas and techniques to continue exploring at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy a relaxed and creative session focused on process, play and experimentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll materials are included, including a selection of vintage postcards, old photographs, found imagery and mixed media materials. If you have your own photographs, postcards or vintage cards you’d like to work with, please feel free to bring them along.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease do not come dressed in your favourite clothes, or bring an apron. Acrylic paint does not come out of fabric.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYOUR TUTOR - CLAIRE PIPER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eClaire is a visual artist and illustrator. Alongside her studio practice, she facilitates creative workshops and community participation events that encourage people to explore materials, develop ideas and connect through making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHer multimedia work focuses on bold, expressive imagery inspired by everyday life, nature and human experience. Claire enjoys experimenting with colour, texture and layered processes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eClaire holds a BA in Crafts (textiles and ceramics) and is Arts Award trained. With over 20 years of experience working in the arts and  the voluntary sector, she has led a wide range of creative workshops, community arts projects and participatory events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThrough her teaching and collaborations, Claire brings both artistic vision and practical experience, creating welcoming spaces where participants can experiment, build confidence and develop their own creative voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eT\u0026amp;C’s\u2028\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Workshop FAQs\" href=\"https:\/\/maker-studio.co.uk\/pages\/workshop-faqs-and-t-cs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWorkshop FAQ's here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003eOops, can't make it? No worries! Full refund with 14+ days notice. Last-minute change? We'll try to resell your spot or you can send a friend instead! \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Friday 14th August 6.30-9pm","offer_id":65194979721565,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0942\/7134\/0893\/files\/illustration_Workshop.webp?v=1784021798","url":"https:\/\/maker-studio.co.uk\/products\/postcards-and-photos-illustration-workshop","provider":"Maker Studio Eastbourne","version":"1.0","type":"link"}