Join Julie, Tania and Cecilia, three artists from the Urban Forest collective for a free creative workshop at Park Studio. Explore printmaking techniques to make your own mono printed tote bag.
Get inspired by nature! Gather foliage from the park or choose from a selection of pre-pressed flowers and leaves to create your design.
The artists will guide you to create your print using polystyrene blocks and acrylic paint. You will print your design onto a calico bag (provided to workshop participants). This hands-on experience encourages sensory connection, mindfulness, and relaxation.
After the workshop, once the print is dry, participants will need to iron the calico bag at home to set the textile medium.
What to bring:
- sun-safe clothing
- hats and sunscreen (workshop involves some outdoor time)
- wear an apron or old clothes as you will be working with acrylic paint.
About the facilitators
Urban Forest is a collective of five artists, Julie Purcell, Tania Geyer, Cecilia Hine-Bouwman, Jason Gale, and Ruby Purple. Their diverse artistic practices intersect around themes of place, ecology, and creative collaboration.
Julie Purcell is a hands-on multidisciplinary artist. Julie trained in graphic design and fine art and is a passionate plein air painter. She thrives working outdoors and has a strong interest in community art.
Tania Geyer is a conceptual, multidisciplinary artist. Tania works in pencil, ink, and watercolour. Her work is characterised by complex design, thoughtful composition, and a deep understanding of technique across painting, drawing, installation, and textiles.
Cecilia Hine-Bouwman specialises in oil painting. She has also explored ceramic sculpture, ink drawing, and wearable art. She is the founder of the Nine Lives Artists’ Co-op at Morningside School of Arts.