Experiment with inks to create your own concertina artist book with Zoe Porter!

Guided by artist Zoe Porter, you will explore a range of drawing techniques using inks to create your own concertina artist book. Your book could feature a narrative that blends both abstract mark-making and figurative work - whatever you are inspired to create!

Participants will leave the workshop with a resolved concertina book featuring a series of experimental drawing approaches using ink including fine line, wet into wet and wet on dry applications. Participants will develop a series of figurative/abstract drawings that connect across the book, developing a unique and playful approach to composition and imagery.

What to wear: Please wear closed-in shoes and workshop-friendly clothing.

What to bring: Lunch, a water bottle, and an apron.

Materials: All Materials are provided including inks, brushes, metal nibs and paper concertina books.

The workshop will include a 30 minute lunch break to bring or grab a meal and socialise with the other attendees.

Please meet at the Ipswich Art Workshop, in d'Arcy Doyle Place

Image Credit: Zoe Porter, Umi (Artist Book), 2021. Ink, watercolour on paper, cover. Image Courtesy of the Artist.

Additional information:

Location: Ipswich Art Gallery is located in the heart of the Ipswich CBD. Our public entrance is in d’Arcy Doyle Place, a pedestrian section of Nicholas Street between Brisbane and Limestone Streets.

Parking: The Gallery does not have its own parking, however there is metered on-street parking on Limestone Street, Nicholas Street and Brisbane Street. Street parking is free on the weekends; please check signs for details. Ipswich CBD Parking (beneath Tulmur Place in the Nicholas Street Precinct) offers free parking on weekends. The car park entry is located on Bremer Street which runs parallel to the Bremer River.

Public Transport: The Gallery is a short walk from the Ipswich Railway Station as well as bus stops. If travelling by train, alight at Ipswich Station. The Gallery is a 4-minute walk from the station. Walk left up Bell Street, right onto Brisbane Street and left onto d’Arcy Doyle Place. Visit TRANSlink for service and timetable information.

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