Sketchbooks, Journals, and Drawing Workshops

Drawing Faces for Beginners

Learn basic face drawing and proportions using a unique grid method. We will be drawing both male and female faces with graphite pencil or markers.

 

Mixed-Media, Magazine Faces, Journal Page

Find painting faces tricky? In this workshop you will learn some neat tricks using magazine pictures or photographs and mixed media to create your own unique piece – no one will ever know the secrets underneath!

Bind Your Own Travellers Journal for Beginners

Find out about the magic travellers journal style of book binding. Add and remove pages at any time. In this workshop you will make a travellers journal of any desired size containing all sorts of papers and scraps. Combine this workshop with the “flip and stitch fabric book cover” workshop for even more fun. 

Introduction to Artist’s Sketchbooks

What is an artist’s sketchbook and why do you need one anyway? In this illustrated talk and practical workshop see and touch many examples of Helen’s artist sketchbooks and get started on your own.

Drawing Tips and Tricks for the Terrified

Think you can’t draw? In this workshop I’ll convince you that you can and you’ll learn several tips, tricks and cheats for making you drawings even better.

Collage, Photos and Mixed Media

Incorporate collage and photos in your mixed media projects and journals. Learn tips for making your pictures an integrated part of your pages, find out about altering photos and which glues and paints to use.

Colour Mixing Without Making Mud

Did you know that red is not a primary colour? Fed up of mixing mud? Learn all about the colour wheel in this paint mixing workshop. Using only 5 paint colour you’ll learn how to mix any colour you like. Understand how to use a colour wheel and make your own to take home.

Long Course – Mixed Media Art Journals for Beginners

In this multi-session course for beginners you will be introduced to many materials and techniques for art journals. We will cover collage, painting, stencils, sprays, stamps, printing and more. Build up layers and pages into an amazing art journal using all kinds of media.

I’m available to teach in-person workshops for children, adults, schools and community groups. Tools and equipment are provided for all classes unless otherwise stated, consumable materials can be provided on request.

Don’t see quite what you need? All workshops can be tailored to suit your group.