Chester Art Centre

Tactile Notebooks & the Written Word is a five day workshop
open to all levels and welcomes former students as well as
new.
The main objective of this workshop is to support students in
establishing a dynamic, tactile notebook practice that is
meaningful and rewarding. Students will use their notebook as
a reflective space in which to document and give expression to
their daily experiences.
Motivated by haptic considerations, they will use their senses
to stimulate and awaken perception, guide the making
process, and enhance the way they communicate both visually
and verbally. Throughout the workshop, students will create
tactile pages, playing with materials, techniques, and words to
make concrete the vital elements of their sensory experience.
Each day there will be an introduction to the day's theme, a
hands-on exercise, a period for writing and group conversation.

Tactile Notebooks and the Written Word

Tactile Notebooks & the Written Word is a five day workshop open to all levels and welcomes former students as well asnew. The main objective of this workshop is to support students in establishing a dynamic, tactile notebook practice that is meaningful and rewarding. Students will use their notebook as a reflective space in which to document and give expression to their daily experiences.Motivated by haptic considerations, they will use their senses to stimulate and awaken perception, guide the makingprocess, and enhance the way they communicate both visually and verbally. Throughout the workshop, students will create tactile pages, playing with materials, techniques, and words to make concrete the vital elements of their sensory experience.Each day there will be an introduction to the day's theme, a hands-on exercise, a period for writing and group conversation.

Hello <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip " style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);display:inline-block;margin:0px;padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;line-height:16px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">First name ,  Thank you for registering for Tactile Notebook & the Written Word with Sandra Brownlee, April 18 - 21, 2023 from 10am-3pm at Chester Art Centre Annex (5 Pleasant Street, Chester).  Student Supply list Hard cover blank book - I use a Canson Mix Media spiral bound book which I recommend but is not required. Note: you can bring a book that you have already started using as long as there are lots of empty pages left). Fabric to cover your notebook with (recycled or new)          A meaningful object or image (something that has personal significance- this is for inspiration and will not be altered) Sewing thread, needle & straight pins Two pairs of scissors- paper and cloth Pencils, pens, eraser UHU Glue stick and white glue Miscellaneous art supplies you already own and like to work with such as coloured pencils, paint/water colour, brushes, oil pastels, crayons, charcoal OPTIONAL SUPPLIES (Instructor will have these available to share if needed) Embellishment supplies such as buttons, beads etc.Miscellaneous stitching threads (assorted types and sizes)Tape: two-sided and clear Scotch tapeXacto Knife, blades, a small cutting mat, straight edge metal ruler Alphabet stamp set and ink padPVA (acid free book binder’s glue) Please feel free to bring a lunch and something to drink, we do have a small fridge on site.  There are also 3 cafes within walking distance of the Annex. Looking forward to hosting you, The CAC Team