Art Junk Journal: Three Day Workshop - Ocean Studios

Join RAMP at Ocean Studios for an inspiring 3-day short course introducing the world of art junk journaling by the talented textile designer and botanical printmaker, Ewa Morawski!

Whether you're an established artist or just discovering your creative side, this course promises to ignite your passion for crafting beautiful, unique journals.

Junk Journal has a little bit of everything and anything. It can be used to collect and record ideas and thoughts, inspirations, memories, displaying collections, recording journeys. It is mostly made with a mix of created, found and recycled materials. The outcome for each person is very different and very individual.

Ewa Morawski is an internationally renowned artist and textile designer. She graduated from UAL: Chelsea College of Art with wide experience of designing, specialising in free motion machine embroidery and textile printing.

In her textile design practice, Ewa experiments, applies and utilises various techniques such as: drawing, printing, collage, mixed media, and assemblage.

In recent years she mastered the art of botanical printing on paper and fabric and had become a guru in this field. She is continuously developing new samples and testing new methods, materials and processes, practically like an ‘art scientist’ in the lab.

She is inspired by her locality, exploring visual experiences of nature, textures, weathered surfaces, patterns and rust.

The reoccurring subjects in her artwork are trees, leaves, landscape, and life cycle.

Course Highlights:

Session One, Friday, 7th March:

• Prepare your papers and explore various formats of making simple journal book: folded, cut, stitched, unsewn, pamphlet, concertina, reworked old book, etc.
• Experimenting with mark making, staining, colour wash, distressing, quick handwriting.
• Making botanical print (eco-print) papers using dye pot method.
• Choose your favourite theme: botanical, travel, music, nature, urban, art, family memories etc.

Session Two, Friday, 14th March:

• Select your papers for your chosen formats.
• Make collages using collected ephemera and created papers from Session One.
• Design your pages and assemble signatures for pamphlet format.
• Master the art of folding, cutting, tearing, stitching, glueing.
• Create your covers.

Session Three, Friday, 21st March:

• Finalise stitching and glueing your pages.
• Decorate your covers.
• Add pockets, embellishments, bring journal to life by adding details like quotes, writing, stories, photos, memories.

Suggested materials to collect and bring:

Collect materials with personal value such as texturized papers, old book pages, music scores, diaries, fabric scraps, printed napkins, vintage photos, magazine cut outs, old postage stamps, envelopes, washi tape, greeting cards/postcards, lace, ribbon, gift tags.

Tools to Consider: Bone folder, large needle, waxed thread, small clips, selection of brushes, permanent pen, and your favourite pen.

Some supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own treasures!

Course Dates and Timings:

• Session One: Friday, 7th March 2025; 10am – 3pm
• Session Two: Friday, 14th March 2025; 10am – 3pm
• Session Three: Friday, 21st March 2025; 10am – 3pm

Cost: £95 (plus booking fee) for all 3 sessions

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