THE WORKSHOP (WAMM),  JULY 25th.

MAKING A COLONIAL CLOTH DOLL in honour of METHINNA’S DOLL

Cost: $25 per person. To pay, go to www.yogabeautiful.com.au and click on pay by paypal

Or bring $25 in cash with you to the workshop.  Please email me for details..

METHINNAS DOLL

There are many reasons to celebrate the life of Methinna,  an indigenous Australian girl who was adopted by Sir John and Lady Franklin during the period that Sir John was Lieutenant Governor of Van Diemen’s Land (modern Tasmania) in 1837 to 1843.  Hers was a tragic story.

Her father was killed, the Franklins “adopted ” her to help people understand how open minded and caring they were, then after some years during which Methinna lived as part of the family in Government House, Hobart.  After five or so years when the Franklin’s returned home they left Mathinna behind taking her doll and her pincushion with them.  Once again abandoned to a life of poverty, she was sent to Oyster Cove, a violent convict dumping off point south of Hobart, and died (drowned in a puddle) it seems when she was 17.

Although we don’t have the time to make such an elaborate doll, this one is a typical construction, but also rare because it is black.  It turned up in a small country museum in Derbyshire in England, presumably the county the Franklins moved to.  The doll’s story and voyages are not finished as she is only loaned to Tasmania for an exhibition.

 

I had planned at this workshop to make a simple, blanket doll which we could do in the time, and then donate the dolls in honour of Methinna, perhaps pop them in with the blankets which go to the remote indigenous communities, or to communities in crisis through a relief fund I work with.   

As a part of my artistic life I collect teddy bears, rehabilitating them fit for use  – over the last 5 years I have collected hundreds, which all go to children and families in crisis situations…  our dolls from this workshop could join them.. 

I Look forward to seeing you soon. Please email me at yogafirst2@bigpond.com

Jahne

ART STUDIO GROUP

BOTANICAL ART WORKSHOPS

Come along to our studio meetups to improve your art in a relaxed and social atmosphere (Champers or Waterfords and nibbles for those who imbibe), and under the guidance of a professional instructor. Complete beginners to experienced artists all welcome.

Our 2 hour meetups are held in a different location each time, usually outdoors to capture the subject of our drawings/paintings – you can sketch or photograph – and finishing in the studio.

Bring your own materials which for this workshop is, an A5 watercolour sketch pad, fineline pens, your favourite tiny, tiny brushes.  I will supply a flower press for you to keep and watercolour paint.  

Who can attend? Open to all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists. The instructor is there to help everyone.

The meeting point and full details for the day are sent in the booking confirmation email to the email address you provide at time of booking. Our meetups and classes are limited to a max of 8 people

You can  BOOK HERE by emailing jahne on yogafirst2@bigpond.com and to receive notifications of upcoming events.

Jahne, your tutor is an artist trained in Scientific Illustration.  She has worked in major institutions all over the world, exhibits regularly and is waiting to help you take your art to the next level.  Be the artist you dream of being, come to her classes.

 

Botanical WORKSHOP (3 sessions)  – Identifying, collecting, pressing, drawing, painting.

Cost: $49 per session

A fusion of expressive ink marks with delicate watercolour washes, plus identifying and collecting your botanical subjects.
Study, collect and press leaves, flowers, and natural forms to create organic compositions.

Join us for an exciting artistic journey where you’ll learn to combine the precision of line drawing with the fluidity of watercolour washes. Learn various techniques using pens. You’ll also learn to blend colours, control water flow, and infuse your artwork with depth and expression, matching this with the pressed specimen you have collected.  A true collectors piece. Reserve your spot now!

Note: Participants are required to bring their own art materials as above, as these are not included in the ticket price.

The painting to the left is on a tea bag.