The 2024 Illustration retreat will offer a day of exploring different mediums and techniques lead by Yvonne Mes and a half-day where you choose to either work with Sean Leahy using Procreate or with Lucia Masciullo using traditional mediums. All skill levels are welcome, and you'll find something valuable no matter where you stand in your artistic journey.
What is included
- lunches and one continental breakfast
- Working space across two rooms
- Tutors
- Some art Materials
As you book with us, please let us know
- if you have already booked your room at Woodlands
- if you want us to book dinner for you Saturday night in the Sugarmill Restaurant (own cost, pay on the night)
- if you plan to stay at Woodlands (own cost)
- which Sunday session you would like to attend
BOOKINGS CLOSE 9 MAY AT NOON
Book your own accommodation if you wish to stay.
NOTE: READ INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT BOOKING ROOMS BELOW BEFORE YOU BOOK. DO NOT USE THEIR ONLINE BOOKING FORM!!
Saturday
8:30am Start
Immerse yourself for a full day in the world of picture book illustration using traditional media. Create your own picture book spread inspired by illustration greats.
We will explore ink and watercolour inspired by Quentin Blake, try our hand at gel printing (mono printing) and be inspired by Eric Carle, create vibrant chalk pastel drawings reminiscent of Emma Quay and Dee Huxley, creating small lino prints (relief printing) a la Narelle Oliver and Leo Lionni and we will experiment with traditional printmaking techniques used in early picture books through trying our hands at small engravings (intaglio printing).
We will complete the day by exchanging our very own artist trading cards (ACTs).
Be prepared to get your hands (and clothes) dirty for a day of creative experimentation.
Bring apron or clothes that can get stained, a sketch book and pencils, and if possible, scissors, a glue stick, eraser and pencil sharpener and a small pack of baby wipes.
Sunday
9:00 - Half-day workshop.
Choose between:
1. Sean Leahy - Drawing & Colouring in Procreate
Step by step, how to create art with different mediums on the Apple iPad. Sketching, painting and collage.
Bring your own iPad
2. Lucia Masciullo - Mixed Traditional-Media
12:30 - 1:30 lunch
1:30 – 3:00 - Free creative time, shared skills
Yvonne Mes is an author and illustrator who writes stories for children and young people with curious minds.
Her books are published in Australia, China and New Zealand. Yvonne is a frequent speaker at schools, literary festivals and events. She is the coordinator of Write Links, the Brisbane based group for children’s authors and illustrators. She buys more books than she can read, comes up with more ideas than she can write or illustrate and has more children than she can manage. But she does try very hard, and best of all, she is NEVER bored. Find out more about Yvonne Mes.
Lucia Masciullo is an award-winning illustrator who loves to create whimsical characters and colouring with traditional techniques, mixing watercolour, pencil and collage. Born and bred in Italy, she moved to Australia in 2007 and since then she has illustrated more than twenty books, among which Come Down, Cat!, by Sonya Hartnett, CBCA Honour Book and shortlisted for the Prime Minister Award. She currently lives on the Gold Coast. www.luciamasciullo.com
Sean Leahy is a contemporary artist in Meanjin (Brisbane). Previously full time cartoonist at The Courier-Mail, The West Australian, The Sunday Times & The Sunday Independent and creator of the strip Beyond the Black Stump. He teaches regular art classes in different media through artazen.net Instagram
When
18-19 May 2024
Cost
General admission $170
Book Links members $150 (add your discount code at the point of payment)
Woodlands of Marburg
174 Seminary Road
Marburg, Qld 4346
Accommodation options to suit your preferences: Bunya House at $89/night, Deluxe Suite at $180/night, or Executive Suites at $199/night.
To book your preferred room type at Woodlands of Marburg, call 07 5464 4777 and mention 'Book Links retreat weekend.' If they are unable to answer your call immediately, be sure to leave your contact number for them to return your call. Or email enquiries@woodlandsofmarburg.com with your phone number for a callback.
The sessions will take place in spacious, air-conditioned presentation rooms for a comfortable weekend together.
Jenny Stubbs info@booklinks.org.au 0409 266 786
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