Expressive Paper Flower Art - Creative Practical Course

Join Issy to pick up your crayons, pencils, ink, paint brushes — or anything that makes a mark — and draw with the freedom you had as a child. As we age, the freedom of creativity is often replaced by expectations. We are taught that art must follow rules, master techniques, and strive for perfection in order to be considered valuable. What was once playful and instinctive becomes overshadowed by theory, technique, and the pressure to create “serious” art. This workshop gently shifts away from those ideas. Issy will guide you through a series of playful, intuitive drawing and painting exercises using abstract ink and paint techniques, leading towards the creation of a vibrant flower bouquet image. These exercises are designed to help you loosen up your creative practice and rediscover the simple joy of making art for art’s sake. You will be encouraged to tune into yourself, enjoy the expressive process of mark-making, and connect with your present self — returning to the carefree creativity of youth. Plan of the day: You’ll be welcomed with a hot drink before Issy gives an introduction to a range of art techniques using a variety of art materials. The morning will be spent mindfully experimenting, playing and exploring the freedom of mark-making to create a range of abstract papers. After a lunch break, you will come back to the workshop to start arranging your abstract flower vase artwork.