A perfect opportunity for anyone who wants time to think and create in paper with Jacqui Mair . Court House Farm is the perfect getaway as a private retreat, for those needing time in a nurturing place with space to be around nature in extensive private gardens, or as a creative environment for those seeking time and space to paint, read, sew and really relax. Nestled in the conservation area of Portishead, it is just 20 mins from the bustling and cultural city of Bristol. Portishead is a quiet coastal town in North Somerset with a wonderful Marina and the most stunning westerly views over the Severn Estuary, with spectacular sunsets…..where you can marvel at the flow of shipping.

WHAT THE RETREAT WILL OFFER

The Event

“Letting go of certainties” is a starting point to compose our own set of still life objects imagined or otherwise and to consider what might also be seen beyond the window. This event is an opportunity to let things happen, having the time to pursue mark-making whether by brush or pen or printing techniques will give us a surfeit of surfaces to collage with. Often we forget our personal lines and painterly gestures, our scribbles, that are all our personal artistic fingerprints. These can be added to your collages to add uniqueness. Mixing medias, breaking down boundaries, losing the fear of what is right and wrong can produce exciting possibilities to set you on your personal journey. Create work that speaks to the personal and leave with the permission that everything is possible! Discover a new world of artistic possibility when you combine collage and paint with printing techniques. Our very own collage papers will become the starting point to produce either a series of large collage pieces and /or a concertina book that take us beyond the expected.  

Itinerary

Day I: Arrival

Day 2: Introduction to Jacqui and the workshop participants.  Discussion and presentation of Jacqui’s collage work with discussions on how the project will unfold. Discussion of personal project featuring the idea of inside / outside and what we are intuitively drawn to as a still life and beyond. Lecture / Introduction to collage techniques and inspiration from other artists.

Small introductory exercise.

Day 3: Making printed collage papers and experimentation through simple printmaking techniques using gelli plates, mono printing, simple relief and planographic mark-making on a variety of surfaces. These methods often create unpredictable results, encouraging experimentation and unexpected new directions.

Film: Collaging from start to finish showing Jacqui’s’ process.

Day 4: Discussion of made papers and potential outcomes for collage.  Demonstration of concertina book possibility and /or collage surface preparation for finished piece.

Development of ideas through sketchbook process, composition techniques.

Plan and develop ideas

Development of collage / book

Day 5: Finishing projects in the Studio with final Show and Tell of participants work

Day 6: Depart   

This is a 5-night residential retreat. There are two dates to choose from, which are the 3rd to the of 8th July and from the 11th to the 16th of September. (5 nights accommodation and full board).

The price is £1950 for single occupancy, own room with ensuite, £1800 for single occupancy own room sharing a bathroom, £1650 shared room (both attending the retreat booked together. Contact us if you would like a non-participating partner to attend).

The booking deposit is £500. ( please get in touch for other currency )

The balance will be due 6 weeks prior to the retreat. Payments can be made by Paypal or Bank Transfer.

The Course Fees are non-refundable once paid, but of course, if we cancel for any reason all payments will be refunded, or mutually agreeable alternative dates offered.

Please contact
https://www.courthousefarm.com/upcoming-retreats for further details

A perfect opportunity for anyone who wants time to think and create in paper with Jacqui Mair . Court House Farm is the perfect getaway as a private retreat, for those needing time in a nurturing place with space to be around nature in extensive private gardens, or as a creative environment for those seeking time and space to paint, read, sew and really relax. Nestled in the conservation area of Portishead, it is just 20 mins from the bustling and cultural city of Bristol. Portishead is a quiet coastal town in North Somerset with a wonderful Marina and the most stunning westerly views over the Severn Estuary, with spectacular sunsets…..where you can marvel at the flow of shipping.

WHAT THE RETREAT WILL OFFER

The Event

“Letting go of certainties” is a starting point to compose our own set of still life objects imagined or otherwise and to consider what might also be seen beyond the window. This event is an opportunity to let things happen, having the time to pursue mark-making whether by brush or pen or printing techniques will give us a surfeit of surfaces to collage with. Often we forget our personal lines and painterly gestures, our scribbles, that are all our personal artistic fingerprints. These can be added to your collages to add uniqueness. Mixing medias, breaking down boundaries, losing the fear of what is right and wrong can produce exciting possibilities to set you on your personal journey.

Create work that speaks to the personal and leave with the permission that everything is possible! Discover a new world of artistic possibility when you combine collage and paint with printing techniques. Our very own collage papers will become the starting point to produce either a series of large collage pieces and / or a concertina book that take us beyond the expected.  

Itinerary

Day I: Arrival

Day 2: Introduction to Jacqui and the workshop participants.  Discussion and presentation of Jacqui’s collage work with discussions on how the project will unfold. Discussion of personal project featuring the idea of inside / outside and what we are intuitively drawn to as a still life and beyond. Lecture / Introduction to collage techniques and inspiration from other artists.

Small introductory exercise.

Day 3: Making printed collage papers and experimentation through simple printmaking techniques using gelli plates, mono printing, simple relief and planographic mark-making on a variety of surfaces. These methods often create unpredictable results, encouraging experimentation and unexpected new directions.

Film: Collaging from start to finish showing Jacqui’s’ process.

Day 4: Discussion of made papers and potential outcomes for collage.  Demonstration of concertina book possibility and /or collage surface preparation for finished piece.

Development of ideas through sketchbook process, composition techniques.

Plan and develop ideas

Development of collage / book

Day 5: Finishing projects in the Studio with final Show and Tell of participants work

Day 6: Depart   

This is a 5-night residential retreat. There are two dates to choose from, which are the 3rd to the of 8th July and from the 11th to the 16th of September. (5 nights accommodation and full board).

The price is £1950 for single occupancy, own room with ensuite, £1800 for single occupancy own room sharing a bathroom, £1650 shared room (both attending the retreat booked together. Contact us if you would like a non-participating partner to attend).

The booking deposit is £500. ( please get in touch for other currency )

The balance will be due 6 weeks prior to the retreat. Payments can be made by Paypal or Bank Transfer.

The Course Fees are non-refundable once paid, but of course, if we cancel for any reason all payments will be refunded, or mutually agreeable alternative dates offered.

Please contact
https://www.courthousefarm.com/upcoming-retreats for further details