Explore the beautiful grounds of The Garden House and create an illustrated map of your walk in a small concertina book with map artist Helen Cann.
This workshop will be a step-by-step session in how to create a ‘ribbon map’ – a style of map popular between the 17th and 19th centuries and used to show linear journeys. The session will include how to take notes on the ground, use mark-making in fine line pen to create distinct features, develop decorative compass roses and add colour after a basic tutorial in watercolour painting.
Helen is the award-winning author and illustrator of ‘Hand Drawn Maps – a Guide for Creatives’ (Thames and Hudson). She has broad experience in creating hand-illustrated maps for books, signage and film props and has exhibited her work widely in galleries including the De La Warr Pavilion and the Towner. She has taught map-making skills in galleries, museums and schools and will bring with her a selection of original vintage and facsimile maps for some extra student inspiration.
Students will need to bring with them:
Students will leave with a memory of their time at The Garden House but also the skills to create a walking map of their own garden.
Cost: £80, includes refreshments throughout the day – please bring your own packed lunch.
Date: Wednesday 09 September / 10am – 4.30pm
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Venue: The Garden House, 5 Warleigh Road, Brighton BN1 4NT
CANCELLATION POLICY: We give a full refund (minus the Ticket Tailor administrative fee) if you cancel 8 weeks or more before an event, workshop or course. Should you need to cancel within 8 weeks and are unable to attend, we ask you to find a friend to take your place. To assist you, we will also try to find someone to take your place, but if this is not possible we will not be able to offer a refund.
