Workshop Details
In this immersive workshop, you will create your own handcrafted art journal and learn a range of techniques to use within it for everyday sketching, travel journaling and urban and landscape drawing.
You will construct your sketchbook using Coptic stitching, a beautiful and durable binding method that allows the book to open fully and always lie flat - making it a joy to work in. Once you understand the basic steps, you’ll be able to make your own sketchbooks in any size or format, using your favourite papers.
Each book is a unique, one-off piece and a work of art in its own right. To fully enjoy and complete this workshop, good manual dexterity is required.
Follow this workshop with Amanda McLeans two-day workshop 'The Gentle Art of Sketchbooking'! Book your spot here: https://artpartsfinearts.com.au/products/the-gentle-art-of-sketchbooking-sat-11-to-sun-12-july
Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate
About the Artist
Amanda McLean is an internationally renowned pastel artist and avid sketchbooker who has been painting and drawing throughout her life. Based in Murrumbateman, she is deeply inspired by the Australian landscape, and her work is widely acclaimed for its sensitivity and evocative sense of place.
Amanda documents her life and travels through her sketchbooks and has written extensively for both national and international art publications. She also served for many years as an editorial consultant to Australian Artist magazine. Working closely with Australian company Art Spectrum, Amanda helped develop a broad range of new pastel colours, using her own colour recipes.
A highly respected and popular tutor, Amanda conducts workshops throughout Australia and internationally. She also teaches intimate small-group masterclasses from her studio, as well as invitation-only workshops across the country. Her teaching style is positive, empathetic, and passionate, and she is known for her generosity in sharing knowledge.
Amanda was also featured on Colour In Your Life, the internationally acclaimed art documentary series, now available on YouTube.
What to Bring
Lunch, a snack and a drink
Workshop T's & C's
Please make sure to familiarise yourself with our Workshop T's & C's including Missed Classes, Deposits, Age Restrictions, Refunds, Participant Behaviour, COVID-19 and Class Cancellations.
