EVERYONE LIVES
A creative life.
visual Journaling a daily practise
I was introduced to a drawing a day by a close friend to help me through some of my own creative blocks. It quickly became a visual snapshot of my life, sharing the good, the bad and the uncomfortable. It allowed me to create freely and express my emotions that at times, my words could not. These moments became my own illustrated album and I reflect on them often capturing my life in colourful scribbles, paintings, cartoons and sketches.
I found my own healing in this new art form when capturing little aspects of my day. I let go of my expectation that each drawing had to be polished or finished and found there is no right or wrong way with journaling. Every creation is a reflection, not an expectation.
From my journey I found there is a need for adults to tap into their creativity and their curiosity and I’ve opened my studio space to run short courses sharing my process and teachings.
These three hour workshops are set up to explore, experiment and access your own inner voice by using different mediums and learning different styles and techniques. The classes are suited to all skill levels and this particular course I made for you, the adult.
NEW WORKSHOPS
Over the next few weeks I will be running 3hour workshops for $90 and discounts for multiple bookings. art supplies are provided along with herbal teas on arrival all from my studio space in lane cove.
Messy Mandalas
New Dates Coming Soon!
One of my favourite classes to run, this workshop will have you experimenting and designing patterns while exploring colour. Mandalas are an inner expression of oneself and the process of creating freely has many benefits. These beautiful designs spark creativity, reduce stress and anxiety, activate both analytical and creative parts of the brain, enhance problem solving and is a gentle form of mediation.
Creative Colour Combinations
New Dates Coming Soon!
Stepping into the wonderful world of colour we will learn about related and complimentary colours. Touch on the effects colours have on our emotions and moods. Which are healing and which are motivational colours and how to apply these colours with our drawings.
Introduction to Visual Journaling
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Have you ever wanted to capture your writing as visual pieces or just curious to learn how to illustrate in a journal? This workshop is the perfect introduction to visual journaling exploring colours, drawing and interpreting text as we learn about the benefits of daily sketching and drawing. Creating with pencil, watercolour and posca pens this workshop has you drawing 3 to 4 small artworks. Visual Journaling is easy when you start with the basics. This is the perfect workshop to get you started, moving from words to pictures.
A Week In The Life Of
New Dates Coming Soon!
Combine your words with simple elements to capture your week at a glance. These pages create a lovely overview using a limited colour pallet. Working with pen and markers this is a fun and explorative workshop learning to draw, playing with hand lettering with plenty of reference and inspiration to layout your page.
Ink Well
New Dates Coming Soon!
Explore using inks and watercolours to create illustrations for your journals and stand alone art pieces. Referencing the beautiful works of Charlie Mackesy, this is a gentle class where accidental blobs and ink spills add to the artworks.
“Serena’s class is a tonic. She generously shared her art practice and her journey. Her workshop made me feel comfortable to draw with fresh eyes. Totally inspiring!”
““I thoroughly enjoyed the visual journalling course. Having no previous art experience, Serena provided lots of support, guidance and created a safe environment to give things a go and learning to accept imperfection. I was able to connect with an artistic and creative part of myself that I didn’t know existed! Classes were engaging, fun and stimulating. I have learnt a practice that I will take forward with me for life, as an important way to practice mindfulness, self-care, gratitude and self-discovery. Thank you Serena!””
