Botanical Collage (Print & Draw)
4 Day Workshop | Available
This exciting workshop blends field observation with studio-based art making, guiding participants through a rich journey of botanical collage, monoprinting and expressive drawing techniques. Perfect for artists, nature lovers and anyone seeking a restorative creative experience. No prior experience is necessary - just curiosity and a sense of adventure. Each day layers new skills, inviting you to slow down, observe deeply and transform gathered plant material into compelling artworks. Through demonstrations, guided exercises and personalized feedback, you’ll gain confidence in both experimental and traditional techniques.
Note: You will receive an email 2 weeks prior to the workshop with instructions on how to press and dry botanicals.
Base Tuition: $345 +
Material Fee: $25 =
$370 Total
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- What You Will Learn:
- How to draw plants
- How to apply value, colour and texture in your drawings
- How to interpret nature by using patterns, detail, close-ups and repetition in your compositions
- How to monoprint using gel plates
- About strategies for collage work
- To develop ideas, edit and present your work
- Please be sure to keep receipts in case any items need to be returned.
- Sketchbook, Mixed Media Paper
- Pad of Watercolour Paper
- Fine Liner Pen (0.8) black
- White Gel Pen
- Good scissors/Exacto Knife
- Glue Stick
- Good quality Colour Pencils
More materials will be discussed in class.
Tina Oehmsen-Clark
Tina's work has always been an exploration between various art forms, including sound, dance, installation, sculpture and drawing. She has exhibited in various galleries, museums and public spaces in Germany, Denmark and Canada. Since moving to Toronto in 1996, Oehmsen-Clark has worked on art projects at the AGO, Ryerson Student Gallery, Dancemakers and Wychwood Artscape. Besides her own art practice, she has taught in a number of schools and institutions including TSA. Tina always enjoys working with a wide age range, and believes that teaching art is an interactive learning process, both to inspire and be inspired.