The Art of Journalling

The Art of Journaling
An odyssey of text, drawing and photography
Tutor: Jill Carter
1 Day Workshop

Course Outline:
Explore the space between the pages of a journal, to creatively document a journey, real or imagined, through a process both poetic and playful, assemble a storyboard of life experiences using drawings, photographs, writing and scribbles, found objects and materials.

About the Tutor:
Jill Carter’s work explores the theme of journeying, unearthing histories and stories in relationship to people and place. Her diverse practice as a social engagement artist includes private and public commissions in consultative participatory community arts & media projects and residencies.
A passion for artist's books, her work is informed by travels in the UK & Far East, drawings, free writing, photography and film, together with collections of this and that; pages of her journals & visual diaries are bursting and full with stories and inspiration.
Find out more about Jill Carter and her work from the Rabley Gallery pages.

Materials – Please bring with you on the day:
A journal, tiny accounts or exercise book, old journals, artist’s books or diaries
Found materials from a journey or period of time (tickets, rubbish, paper bags, clips, receipts, letters, bills, labels, newspapers)
Documentation, ie photographs, drawings, or notes to self
Mixed media & fabrics, Items of luggage or clothing associated with a trip.
A Packed lunch (beverages are provided)

For more information about this course tel: 01672 511999

Rabley Drawing Centre, Rabley Barn, Mildenhall, Marlborough, Wiltshire. SN8 2LW

Rabley Drawing School offers a unique range of creative courses, specialising in drawing and printmaking. All our experienced tutors are experts in their field. The spacious studio workshops are located in converted barns adjacent to the gallery and surrounded by Wiltshire countryside.