Handmade Concertina Sketchbook: Art That Unfolds

Unleash your creativity! Create a concertina sketchbook inspired by nature using charcoal, paint & collage. Materials provided.

From charcoal smudges to bursts of colour, discover how a simple Sketchbook can become a world of its own.

In this hands-on 1 day workshop, you’ll create your own concertina-style sketchbook inspired by close observation of the world around you. We’ll go outside to sketch and take photos, or simply bring in small natural fragments on a rainy day, fallen leaves, twigs, seed pods, anything that catches the eye.

Guided by Gayle, you’ll explore how to abstract these forms using charcoal, paint, and collage, building a layered visual story that’s uniquely yours. Once your book is made, you’re free to play across its pages, experimenting with mark-making, colour, and composition.

All materials provided. No experience needed, just a sense of curiosity and a willingness to explore.

Starts: Saturday 14h February from 10.30am to 3.30pm