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Private Botanical Relief Printing Class

Create a botanical mandala at a fun and beginner-friendly class in Bridgewater!

Ink Work Art

5.0 (97)

9k followers

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2 hours

1 to 10 guests

$130 (Afterpay available)

Adelaide

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Craft

Overview

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Teacher

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What you'll do

Join this fun workshop in Bridgewater and create a botanical mandala through a relief printing process.

In this class, you'll learn how to create a mandala using a combination of foraged leaves, flowers and ink! Leaf printing is a great way to connect back to nature.

You will choose the leaves from a big selection we provide. If you have any leaves you would like to print, you are also welcome to bring them (smaller leaves are better).

This workshop is suitable for beginners and all ages, and NDIS-friendly, where artists Cathy Grey and Karen Judd will guide you each step of the way.

Come alone or grab a group of friends and join us in this hands-on botanical printing class in Adelaide!

Note:

Karen and I will take photos during the workshop for social media; please let us know if you do not wish to have your face shown on social media.
Tickets are non-refundable.

Knowledge required

Beginner-friendly.

What you'll get

A2 gridded art paper
Guidance from artists Cathy Grey and Karen Judd
Assortment of leaves, petals, and flowers
Motif sheets
Ink pad and paints
Glass of bubbles and cheese plate (evening class)
Coffee and cake (morning class)
Take home art

What to bring

Everything provided. If you have any leaves you would like to print, you are welcome to bring them (smaller leaves are better).

Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea or hens party.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

Bridgewater, SA

Exact location is masked for privacy. You'll automatically get the specific address after booking.

Private Botanical Relief Printing Class location

More about this class

This teacher has 97 reviews for their other experiences - which you can see here.

This class is also covered by ClassBento's money-back guarantee.

Your teacher

Ink Work Art

5.0 (97)

9k followers

ARTIST STATEMENT

In 2004 shortly after my daughter was born I knew instinctively that I needed to access my core creativity both for my mental health and an the inane desire to create. My outlook and connection with the earth changed with her birth. My respect of the natural world and my need to tread softly, go slow and see the beauty within nature, grew.

Over time I have dabbled in different mediums but always returned pen and ink. In 2006, I created my first mandala and I knew I had found my passion. The connection I feel to the circle has become my solace....in the beginning is the end and in the end is the beginning. My love of small details had lead me to intricate drawings taking anywhere from 100 to 300 hours to complete enabling me to slow. To no longer seek instant gratification but to see beauty in the things that take time. It has been a natural progression for me to combine both my love of the circle with my passion for nature and the need to preserve what we have.

CATHY GRAY

Cathy’s work is hand drawn in archival ink mostly using .03mm Copic multiliner. The delicacy is reminiscent of an embroiderer’s needlework and in particular, lace. The complexity of design and exquisite execution are evidence of Cathy’s devotion to her work, with any one piece taking up to 250 hours. Her intricate and finely detailed works demonstrate a radial balance, drawing our gaze from the centre point. The circle, considered the perfect shape in Ancient Greek culture, has been associated with both divine and natural symmetry. It represents balance and can often symbolise harmony and unity. Cathy’s works evoke harmonious balance and the peace felt creating the works is transferred to the viewer. They invite quiet contemplation and introspection. The mandala can be found across all cultures and many religions, as Carl Jung suggested the mandala is a representation of self, and has a calm and focusing effect on the creator.

A strong Over the last 4 years Cathy has incorporated teaching into her business. With the focus on wellbeing and mental health increasing her class’s offer tools for both mindfulness and relaxation. The workshops have been developed to compliment wellbeing programs participants may already have in place. Cathy currently teaches as an incursion from years 2 – 12 both in the public and private education system. She has been invited to hold workshops at the Adelaide University, Cancer Care, Can-do, Coles and many other businesses.

Cathy currently holds monthly mandala workshops and alongside Karen from Sabi Designs they hold pot painting and terrarium workshops for adults and students in her studio in Bridgewater in the Adelaide Hills.