New workshop date  - Friday 1st August -Rye Creative Centre

Abstract Coastal Art and Handmade Bookmaking Workshop, Friday 1st August 2025

£75.00
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Unlock Your Creativity: Abstract Coastal Art & Handmade Book Workshop


Discover the joy of abstract expression and hands-on craftsmanship in this unique workshop! In this immersive session, you'll unleash your creativity by creating vibrant abstract artworks on paper, exploring colour, form, and texture. Caroline will guide you through a series of exercises for making marks on paper with ink and drawing tools.


Drawing exercises will be based on the natural world and coastal environment.

Can't draw? No problem! This workshop is suitable for anyone, seasoned artist or complete beginner.

After a break for lunch and a much deserved rest we will spend the afternoon session transforming your creations into a beautiful, one-of-a-kind handmade book, combining your art with the timeless craft of bookbinding.

This workshop offers a relaxing, inspiring environment to experiment and craft something truly personal. Leave with a stunning, custom-made book full of your own original artworks—a perfect keepsake or gift!


What You'll Learn:


  • Techniques for creating abstract art on paper using objects from the natural world.
  • Basics of hand-binding to create a small, functional book.
  • How to incorporate your art into a cohesive, handmade creation.


No experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity and a desire to create! Join us for a day of self-expression, creativity, and a hands-on approach to art-making.


All materials are included, and you are welcome to bring your favourite drawing tools. We do not use oils or watercolour for this workshop as they take too long to dry.


Please bring a packed lunch. Hot drinks are provided throughout the day.


Venue; The Art Room, Rye Creative Centre, New Road, Rye, TN31 7LS


Time 10.00 - 16.00

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Using objects from the sea shore as drawing tools is surprisingly fun!

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What participants say.....

What I most loved about our morning workshop was ;

  • Coming into such an inviting creative space with everything so beautifully prepared.
  • So many lovely inspiring examples of your work to peruse. 
  • Your relaxed, informative, engaging and accessible style which meant the group was so well facilitated. 
  • Coming away with four book types in such a short time, having built some real confidence through well designed practical sessions. 
  • The small group size which meant lots of individual attention when the inevitable beginner errors were made! 
  • A lovely friendly group of people keen to support each other bringing a range of experience and skill. 
'Thank you' Caroline for a great morning. I’m leaving really motivated to create more. 

​Susi
As someone who leads workshops I sincerely hope that I am half as clear as you are. You made the whole morning so easy to follow, and I was surprised how much ground we covered........ producing books of such beauty I honestly didn't want the morning to end.

You have genuinely inspired me.   

Paul


Just to say thank you very much for your workshop on Friday. I liked it especially because it was above all else so practical. I had wondered how you would manage to cover the 4 separate books during the morning. I  was impressed that you managed it by being so organised- and I cant think of any improvements! 

John


Thank you very much for such an enjoyable morning. I've wanted to make books for such a long time and your class was just a perfect beginning.

I really look forward to coming again and discovering more.

I thought the whole session went very well and you made it very easy to follow and helped us out so nicely when we went a little astray. Thanks!