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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London;VALUE=DATE:20251019
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London;VALUE=DATE:20251020
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URL:https://www.artinliverpool.com/events/mindful-creative-workshops-the-a
 rt-of-being-present-in-nature/
SUMMARY:Lady Lever Art Gallery: Mindful creative workshops: the art of bein
 g present in nature
DESCRIPTION:\n7.30am\, 9.15am\, 11am\, 1.15pm\, 3pm\, 5pm\n\n\nBook tickets
 \n\n\n\nAn opportunity for all young people and adults over 16 to escape t
 he hectic nature of daily life and enjoy the focus that detailed observati
 onal drawing can offer.\n\nThese creative sessions are guided by local art
 ist Laura Kate. A selection of materials will be provided and participants
  can choose to create their own piece to take home or simply enjoy trying 
 out different techniques.\n\nThis is not about artistic skill\, but about 
 the mindful benefits of deep concentration. We particularly welcome anyone
  who is brand new to the world of sketching and has always seen themselves
  as ‘hopeless at art’!\n\nParticipants are encouraged to visit the the
  free exhibition Dawn to Dusk: Birds by Jim Moir and the day is inspired
  by Jim’s deep understanding of the natural world through intense observ
 ation.\n\nSessions from early morning to twilight will offer different cre
 ative and sensory opportunities. The first session is a quiet session and 
 may particularly suit those who find they concentrate best with minimal b
 ackground sound. During the afternoon and evening sessions there will be a
  live performance by harpist Elinor Nicholson\, with the repertoire selec
 ted to reflect the time of day and techniques used.\n\nThere are different
  creative techniques to try throughout the day as follows.\n7.30am Waterco
 lour painting and drawing\nParticipants will begin with quick observationa
 l sketches before moving into watercolour painting. We’ll explore techni
 ques such as drawing with watercolour\, layering colour\, and adding detai
 l using pencils and colouring pencils.\nWhilst some of today's sessions wi
 ll feature live music\, this session will be delivered with no ambient sou
 nd so those who may prefer a quieter environment are encouraged to book th
 is session. The exhibition will be open exclusively for those attending th
 is session.\n\n9.15 and 11am Drawing technique\nA focused drawing session 
 using materials such as sketching pencils\, fine liners\, and colouring pe
 ncils. We’ll explore texture\, pattern\, shading\, and colour to build c
 onfidence and skill in observational drawing. This session will include am
 bient sounds from nature.\nThe 9.15am session will be starting before the 
 gallery opens to the public so may be particularly enjoyed by those who pr
 efer a quieter environment. The exhibition will be open exclusively for th
 ose attending the 9.15am session\, prior to public opening at 10am.\n\n1.1
 5 and 3pm Expressive line drawing with inks and watercolour\nUsing brushes
  rather than pencils\, this workshop focuses on expressive mark-making and
  fluid brushstrokes. We’ll work with a mix of watercolours and Indian in
 ks to capture the objects in a more abstract and intuitive way. This sessi
 on will be accompanied with live music by Harpist Elinor Nicholson.\n\n5pm
  Drawing with scissors!\nYou will get to apply collage techniques\, partic
 ipants will create experimental interpretations of the still life objects.
  This playful approach encourages bold shapes\, colour\, and abstraction a
 nd you will be guided in the technique by artist Laura Kate. This session 
 will be accompanied with live music by Harpist Elinor Nicholson\n\nAbout t
 he artist\nLaura-Kate is an illustrator\, printmaker\, and creative arts 
 practitioner with more than 14 years of experience delivering diverse comm
 issions for clients across the UK. Her practice is rooted in social arts\,
  exploring the connections between people\, community\, and place - often 
 in relation to historical\, cultural\, or environmental themes.\n\nPassion
 ate about the role of creativity in empowerment\, wellbeing and mental hea
 lth\, Laura-Kate delivers person-centred workshops across a wide range of 
 disciplines\, supporting discovery learning and skill development.\n\nImag
 e © Pete Carr\n\n
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LOCATION:Lady Lever Art Gallery\, Port Sunlight Village\, Wirral\, CH62 5EQ
 \, Wirral\, United Kingdom
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