WORKSHOP 2: Pen and Ink drawing workshop: Saturday 10/10/26.

£40.00

SKETCHBOOK JOURNAL WORKSHOP 2

ART TECHNIQUE EXPLORATION: Drawing with a dip pen and ink.

Venue: The Cluster, Co-working space, 3-5 Middle Way, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7LH

Dates: Saturday 10th October 2026

Time: 1pm-4pm

Cost: £40

This is the 2nd in this series of 8 workshops. It is the first in my new series of Art Technique Exploration workshops, which are still part of my sketchbook journal workshop series, but concerned more with exploring an art technique to use in your sketchbooks or in other areas of your creative practice

These are slightly longer at 3 hours in length, so there Is more time to explore the technique.

8 spaces

I use a dip pen and ink in a lot of my illustration work.

I will be giving some tips how to use dip pen and an introduction to using line to create shade and texture. These techniques can be used in a sketchbook journal, but it is also a great technique/medium which can be used to create artworks not connected with that.

There will be exercises to get used to the pen, different nibs to try, lots of advice, resources to use to create artwork and chance to create an artwork from a photograph or non line-work image of your choosing.

SKETCHBOOK JOURNAL WORKSHOP 2

ART TECHNIQUE EXPLORATION: Drawing with a dip pen and ink.

Venue: The Cluster, Co-working space, 3-5 Middle Way, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7LH

Dates: Saturday 10th October 2026

Time: 1pm-4pm

Cost: £40

This is the 2nd in this series of 8 workshops. It is the first in my new series of Art Technique Exploration workshops, which are still part of my sketchbook journal workshop series, but concerned more with exploring an art technique to use in your sketchbooks or in other areas of your creative practice

These are slightly longer at 3 hours in length, so there Is more time to explore the technique.

8 spaces

I use a dip pen and ink in a lot of my illustration work.

I will be giving some tips how to use dip pen and an introduction to using line to create shade and texture. These techniques can be used in a sketchbook journal, but it is also a great technique/medium which can be used to create artworks not connected with that.

There will be exercises to get used to the pen, different nibs to try, lots of advice, resources to use to create artwork and chance to create an artwork from a photograph or non line-work image of your choosing.

A sketchbook journal is a place to explore creativity and record the world around you.

During the sessions there will be a short talk on the basics of keeping a sketchbook journal: What is the best sort of book? Which materials can I use? What can I put in my book?

The following materials will be provided for use during the sessions: drawing pencils, coloured pencils, erasers, pencil sharpeners, scissors, glue sticks, tape, water colour paint sets, paintbrushes, a variety of pens such as brush markers, fine liners, paint markers, highlighters and any materials needed for the session experimenting with an art technique.

You are welcome to bring your own sketchbook to the workshops, but something with thicker paper than standard printer paper is recommended because you will be drawing on both sides.

There will be sketchbooks available to purchase for £6 if needed . They are A5 in size with pages of thick cartridge paper and some materials can be purchased if you wish to continue sketching at home. Details of this would be provided if required.

Please note: The sessions will be held in the Cluster building, which is an old building and the outdoor area does have old tiles. There are toilets for your use, but they are not accessible toilets. Most sessions will be held on the first floor of the building which is accessible via a dog-leg staircase (sort of like a spiral stair case but not curved). The in-situ lesson will be in the whole building so is more accessible but not for a wheel chair.

There are regular buses from town and beyond, and there are bike park racks along Banbury Road in Summertown, and on South Parade. There are some 3 hour parking spaces along Middle Way though these are subject to availability on the day. Summertown Car Park on Diamond Place off Banbury Road, Summertown, OX2 7BY is a pay and display car park nearby.

WORKSHOP 2: Pen and Ink drawing workshop: Saturday 10/10/26.

A sketchbook journal is a place to explore creativity and record the world around you.

During the sessions there will be a short talk on the basics of keeping a sketchbook journal: What is the best sort of book? Which materials can I use? What can I put in my book?

You are welcome to bring your own sketchbook to the workshops, but something with thicker paper than standard printer paper is recommended because you will be drawing on both sides.

There will be sketchbooks available to purchase for £6 if needed . They are A5 in size with pages of thick cartridge paper and some materials can be purchased if you wish to continue sketching at home. Details of this would be provided if required.

Meet Point Coffee has a cafe on site at 3-5 Middle Way and it will be possible to buy a hot drink at any time during the workshop.