Discover how to turn the ordinary moments of your day into something creative, colourful and joyful.
In this relaxed and playful workshop, you’ll explore how to create your own visual sketchbook diary, combining simple drawing, painting, collage, handwriting, colour and everyday ephemera to capture the things you notice, enjoy and experience.
You’ll be encouraged to sketch from life, play with colour and composition, add words and thoughts, and incorporate little pieces of your everyday world — such as receipts, tickets, packaging, photographs or found papers — to create a page that tells the story of your day.
There’s no pressure to create “perfect” artwork. Instead, we’ll explore ways to make sketchbook journalling accessible, expressive and fun, using creativity as a way to slow down, notice the small things and record your life as it happens.
You’ll create your own visual diary page during the workshop and leave with ideas and inspiration to continue making your sketchbook a personal record of everyday life.
Mel Rossiter is the Author and Illustrator of Joyful Travel Sketching: Playful Sketches, Watercolour Techniques and Mixed Media Prompts