Tool & Mark Making

In this class you will explore the notion of mark making through experimentation. You will make brushes from plant material and found objects, then use a variety of papers, ink, paint and other media to see what marks can be created. 

You will work in black and white to create a paper collage, and learn some basic design principles to create a small work of art. The work can be further enhanced by the addition of hand drawn details or hand stitching.

Date: January 2020

Time: 10am-4pm

Cost: $175 (includes materials fee of $20)

What you will learn:

• Learn to explore and experiment with mark making

What you will get:

• You will create a small artwork to take home

What to bring:

• Journal for note taking
• Black fineliner, HB pencil, mechanical pencil
• A variety of papers for experimentation (size A4 and larger)
• A collection of ground finds from nature, including: approximately 10 sticks 20cm to 30cm in length; plant material that may make interesting brushes and marks; whatever takes your fancy to experiment with

What to wear: Comfortable clothes for sitting, painting and playing. Art smocks will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.

Appropriate for: People 18 years and older who want to explore new possibilities for making marks on paper and fabric

Tutor: Robyn Steel-Stickland has a qualification in art therapy, and over 20 years experience teaching crafts and textiles. Robyn originally developed this workshop in her Art Play class, and has evolved it into a standalone day.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

If for any reason you decide that the workshop you have done or are doing does not suit you, then that is a personal decision and no refund will be given.

If Opendrawer cancels a workshop, you will be given a full refund or can choose a replacement workshop to the same value as the workshop being cancelled. You will be notified at least 2 days before the due date of the workshop if cancellation is necessary due to insufficient enrolments.

Terms & Conditions

A $10 admin fee applies to all changes of date/workshop bookings.

Cancellations made within two weeks of the booked workshop will forfeit 50% of the advertised fee - or you may find a replacement student.

Cancellations made within 24 hours of the workshop will forfeit the full advertised fee - or you may find a replacement student.

If for any reason you decide that the workshop you have done or are doing does not suit you, then that is a personal decision and no refund will be given.

A minimum of five people are required for a workshop to run. Opendrawer reserves the right to cancel a workshop if the minimum booking is not achieved. Full refunds will be given or a replacement workshop offered to the same value as the workshop being cancelled. You will be notified at least 2 days before the due date of the workshop if cancellation is deemed necessary. Unfortunately, due to the workshop timetable, no makeup classes are available.

Pictured: mark making samples provided by Robyn Steel-Stickland