LIVE WORKSHOPS
Cosy workshops coming this Autumn 2023
Paper Cut Greetings
In this workshop, you will learn the art of collage using various papers and create different collages using various art supplies. You will also learn tips and best practices for creating great greeting cards, including popular themes and techniques for planning out ideas using mood boards and thumbnail sketching. Susse will show you how to create hand lettering and make your images digital to send to a greeting card publisher to have your own printed cards to send to family and friends.
Venue: Studieförbundet Vuxenskolan
Älmhult Sweden
Starting date: 25:01:2024. NEW DATE
Weekly Sessions: 4
Pattern Play Fun
The SV Kids workshop for autumn will involve creating a repeat pattern using autumnal themes such as leaves, Halloween, pumpkins, and animals. Susse will demonstrate how to create the pattern using paper, followed by making the image and repeat tile. Four sheets of the image will be photocopied and put together, ensuring any holes are fixed and balance is checked before repeating if necessary.
Venue: Studieförbundet Vuxenskolan
Älmhult Sweden
Starting date: 30.10:2023
Sessions: 1
Sketchbook Cafe
In the SV Workshop Sketchbook Cafe, Susse will demonstrate how she uses a sketchbook in her daily art practice as an illustrator and surface pattern designer. Participants will learn how to make a sketchbook and gain insights on keeping one, as well as different ways of keeping a sketchbook, such as journaling to express emotions, telling a story, and expressing gratitude. By the end of the workshop, participants should feel motivated to keep up with their daily sketchbook art practice.
Venue: Studieförbundet Vuxenskolan
Älmhult Sweden
Starting date: 29.02:2024 NEW DATE
Sessions: 5
Pattern Play fun JUL
About the course Sessions:
Pattern Play Fun is a workshop suitable for all ages and drawing abilities. In this workshop, you will explore the exciting world of repeat patterns. We will use paper and art supplies to create repeat patterns with a Christmas theme.
By the end of the three sessions, you will have learned how to create fun patterns and make Christmas gifts. Susse will demonstrate how to turn your repeat patterns into notebooks, gift bags, envelopes, and Christmas cards. Some art supplies will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own paper, pens, and pencils.
Join us for these sessions and get in the holiday spirit while having fun!
Venue: Studieförbundet Vuxenskolan
Älmhult Sweden
Starting date: 16.11:2023
Sessions: 3
Previous Live workshops :
Live Workshop
I am excited to let you know I am teaching a live workshop “ Pattern Play” on the 27th & 28th of August 2022. It will be a fun workshop for all ages and drawing abilities. It is part of big art event
In this workshop you will learn to make repeat patterns using paper and art supplies.
The drop in workshop is free.
All materials and step by step guide will be provided.
Look forward to welcoming you to my studio.
I will teach the workshop in English and try my best with my limited Swedish.
For more information follow @Älmhultkonstforening or visit their website
Please note if you bring your kids you must supervise them yourself.
Live Workshops
Pattern Play Fun For Christmas and the Holidays
About the course Sessions: Pattern Play Fun will be a fun workshop for all ages and drawing abilities. In this workshop you will learn about the fun world of repeat patterns. We will learn how to make repeat patterns using paper and art supplies. The theme for the workshop will be on Christmas and the holiday season.
At the end of the three sessions you will learn to be inspired and have fun making patterns. Also make some gifts for Christmas and Holiday Season.
Susse will show you how to turn your repeat patterns in note books, gift bags, and Christmas cards. Some art supplies will be supplied. You are also welcome to bring your own paper, pens and pencils.
These sessions promise to be a fun time learning and making repeated patterns. Help you to get excited about the Christmas and Holiday season.
Dates: 17 November 2022 Time 18:30-21:00
24 November 2022 Time 18:30-21:00
1 December 2022 Time 18:30-21:00
For more information visit here to sign up
LIVE WORKSHOPS Develop your illustration skills
In this workshop we will learn about different illustration techniques. Learn to loosen up your drawing skills and use your imagination. We will cover various topics including figure drawing, lettering and paper collage. Important skills in the world of illustration.
With this workshop you will learn new illustration techniques. Embrace imperfection. Improve your drawing skills and experiment in new ways of working and develop your personal illustration style.
Enjoy working and having fun in a group situation. You will also learn the importance of a drawing practice as an illustrator.
This is not just a workshop for women, everyone is welcome.
Material
This series of six workshops we will be taking inspiration from the book “Ladies Drawing Night“ (see picture above) This beautiful book was written by three famous illustrators from New York: Julia Rothman, Leah Gore and Rachel Cole. They would get together weekly and had a fun time exploring different ways of drawing.
Start: 2023-02-09
6 Classes.
Next workshop 2024
IKEA MUSEUM
I am excited to announce that there will be a series of workshops at the IKEA museum. In collaboration with Älmhults Konstförening and the IKEA Museum.
I will be teaching with the talented designer and educator Malin Ekhult the following workshops.
About the workshops
Explore a world of patterns and colours. Welcome to a workshop series with IKEA Museum and Älmhults Konstförening, a deep dive into the world of colours and patterns. Everyone is welcome!
On five occasions this spring, you’re invited to a series of practical, creative workshops centred around different ways of making patterns. We will look into different patterns and where they work best, how to create a pattern collection, and give advice about colour schemes.
Two pattern designers will be on hand, so it doesn’t matter if you’re entirely new to this or haven’t been to all the workshops. This is for everyone, regardless of age and experience.
Book your spot
Numbers are limited, so be sure to book your spot at: BookingsIKEA.Museum@inter.ikea.com
You’re very welcome even if you can’t attend all five workshops. Just be sure to let us know what dates you can attend.
Free admission for children under 18 years.
Dates
24 January 2023
17:00–19:00
Introduction to patterns
In this first session, we look at pattern design examples and talk about the concept of pattern making. We also learn about a repeat, how to make it, and more.
28 February 2023
17:00–19:00
How to create a repeating pattern part 1
Here, we learn more about the repeat, focusing on tile and half-drop patterns.
7 March 2023
17:00–19:00
How to create a repeating pattern part 2
We continue looking into the repeat, this time focusing on tessellation and mirrored patterns, and we may also revisit patterns from the previous workshop.
14 March 2023
17:00–19:00
Colour magic
For the fourth workshop, we dive into the importance of colour and how to create a pattern collection. Also, we learn about the concept of mood boards, creating a colour pallet, and more.
21 March 2023
17:00–19:00
From patterns to products
During the final workshop, we learn about creating collections and ranges using patterns and pattern layouts, for example free-flow patterns for the fashion industry and set patterns for wallpaper. Also, we create digital mockups to visualise your patterns on different products – making them come alive.
Find out more HERE