Eco Art Workshops
WHAT ARE ECO ARTS WORKSHOPS
The eco arts workshops are an experiential learning opportunity to explore a range of materials and approaches to eco arts practices. They range from working with natural and foraged materials in process of printing dying and making inks to working with Cyanotypes and natural toners, anthotypes and phytogrammes. Along with hands on experiences there will be opportunities to explore connecting with nature in the outdoors through creative and deep/ heart listening processes.
WHO ARE THEY FOR?
The workshops are for anyone interested in exploring their connection to the natural world. You may be an artist wanting to learn about sustainable approaches to use in and arts practice. You may be a teacher/ educator or a facilitator working in social or community setting wanting to apply eco arts approaches to your work.
WORKSHOP DATES AND DETAILS
Deep listening Nature walk. Anthotypes and Cyanotypes (nov 8th)
Inks and Dyes with Cyanotype toning. (nov 9th)
Nov 8th- Nov 9th
10 am- 4pm
With Jessica Marbe, Dara Fitzpatrick and Ashleigh Ellis
Cost 200/ 160 concession
Description:
This is a two day workshop.
The first morning will explore the use of extracts from photo sensitive plants to make emulsions to expose images on paper or textile. The participants will prepare surfaces to bring home for long term exposures. Participants will also learn the process of cyanotype printing learning about how to expose with objects and with negatives. We will look at a variety of methods to create negatives.
The first afternoon will involve a nature walk giving the opportunity to connect with nature through looking and listening and also through creative responses.
On day two Ashleigh will guide participants tone cyanotypes using natural toners. Participants will learn about using a range of plants to create a range of inks.
Eco Printing and dyes
Dec 14th
10am – 4pm
With Ashleigh Ellis
Cost 100/ 80 concession
Description: This dye and eco-printing workshop is a hands-on, creative experience that introduces participants to the art of natural dyeing and printing using leaves, flowers, and other plant materials to create prints on fabric or paper. The focus is on using sustainable, eco-friendly methods to achieve unique creative outcomes.
Phytogrammes
Jan 25th
With Colette Lewis
10-3 pm
Cost 100/ 80 concession
Description:
This phytogramme workshop focuses on the intersection of photography, botany, and experimental art, where participants create images using plant materials directly on photographic film or paper. This technique allows for the natural chemistry of plants to interact with light-sensitive surfaces, creating organic, abstract images without the use of a camera.
Eco Arts and Heart based Listening. Field trip to Garryduff woods
Feb 28th – 29th
28th 11:30 -4 pm
29th 10-4 pm
With Grainne Young
Cost 200/ 160 concession
Description:
This two day workshop will explore the how mindful heart based listening practices support empathy and deep awareness cultivating inner stillness and attunement to the subtle energies of nature, self, and others. The workshop will include case studies, a field trip to woods and experiential creative and mindful work.
April 4th – 5th
Eco Arts Open Studio
April 4th – 5th
10- 4pm
With Ashleigh Ellis
Description:
This workshop is specifically for people who have engaged in other workshops in the programme or in previous workshops in some of the practical methodologies shared. It is an opportunity to come into a supported studio space to bring some of your experiences and experiments further with the support of peers and the facilitator. Some materials will be provided eg photo paper and equipment for making inks and dyes will be provided as well as some papers and textiles but participants are also encouraged to bring some of their own materials to experiment with.
More info and links
General enquiries can be made to jessica.carson@mtu.ie