Classes & Workshops

Jillian teaches art workshops in a diverse range of techniques and media, including linocut printmaking, embroidery, and mixed media art journaling. Event descriptions are listed below calendar.


Art Journaling with Intention
Feb
1

Art Journaling with Intention

  • Eno Arts Mill, Orange County Arts Council (map)
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This 4-week course meets on Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm, September 5 - 26. In this all-levels course, we will explore mixed media art journaling as a tool to help us find quiet, focus, and connection with our intuition (and beyond). Using a variety of meditation and art techniques, we’ll get into a flow state, where inspiration comes easily and play is the order of the day. Through writing, collage, paint, and other media, we will create a record of our thoughts, feelings, and aspirations. We’ll learn to layer paint, colored pencils, gesso, oil pastels and more and will use these techniques in playful exploration. In this state of play and exploration, we enter a state of connection with our intuition rather than our thinking mind. Students will leave this class with an understanding of mixed media techniques and how to apply them outside of the classroom, as well as a physical art journal full of their experiments, wisdom and visions. Register here.

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Introduction to Linocut Printmaking
Jan
8

Introduction to Linocut Printmaking

This 6-week class meets on Wednesdays, September 4 - October 9, from 6:30-8:30. Students will learn the basics of printmaking with linoleum and rubber blocks. We'll explore the printmaking process from safely using cutting tools to pulling a print while we create handmade stamps and linocut prints. No prior printmaking experience is necessary. Register here.

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Linocut Printmaking on Fabric
Nov
23

Linocut Printmaking on Fabric

Put your unique stamp on fabric with relief printmaking! In this workshop you will design and carve your own small linoleum block to print on textiles. You will explore mark making and positive and negative space to create effective designs that can be used as stand alone or repeat patterns. You will learn the tools, process, materials, and safe practices used in linocut printmaking and apply them to fabric. You will carve a single reusable block and have multiple colors of ink to work with. Super G will provide one bandana for each student. You are encouraged to bring your own fabric, including t-shirts, tote bags, tea towels, or onesies … as long as it is pre-washed cotton or linen, you can print on it! We will use color fast, easy-to-clean water soluble inks and apply pressure by hand. All other materials are provided. You will take home your carved block, printed fabric, and the skills to continue creating on your own. Open to all skill levels. Register here.

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Linocut Printmaking in Color
Oct
30

Linocut Printmaking in Color

This 6-week course meets on Wednesdays, October 9 - December 11. There will be no class on November 27. In this intermediate course, we will learn the basics of printmaking in color. Students will be introduced to several techniques to create prints with multiple layers of color. We will learn to think in color and design our own prints, and will create registration devices to complete the printmaking process. Students must have taken Intro to Linocut Printmaking previously, or have their own established printmaking practice. Register here.

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Mixed Media Meditations
Sep
7

Mixed Media Meditations

This is a mixed media art journaling class that incorporates meditation techniques. In this workshop, students will learn how to both relax with art, and to make themselves open and available for wisdom that may present itself through art. For me, these techniques provide a source of grounding and connection to my intuition and spiritual wisdom, as well as being a lot of fun and producing some beautiful art.

Class will begin with a seated meditation to get us grounded, open and available for wisdom. After grounding and clearing our minds, we will proceed to written journaling. Students will receive instruction on a selection of mixed media techniques and will create layered works on paper. Through this practice, we can transform our stresses, stories and blocks into works of art while simultaneously changing the thought patterns themselves. A variety of oracle cards will be available for inspiration throughout the workshop. Register here.

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 4-week Introduction to Linocut Printmaking
Sep
6

4-week Introduction to Linocut Printmaking

This class meets weekly on Fridays, 1:00-2:00 pm, September 6 - 27. Dig in to the fundamentals of relief printmaking in this weekly course! You will create your own one-color print using Speedball gouges (with safe practices), linoleum carving blocks, and color-fast, water-soluble inks. You will learn how to make an effective design by experimenting with positive and negative space, texture, shading, and mark making. You will learn how to transfer a design to a block, including "thinking backwards" to plan for your design to print in reverse. You will learn how to align your block with your paper (called “registration”) and pull prints by hand without a press, for easy application at home. Students will leave class with finished blocks and prints, and the skills to make more at home. All materials provided. Open to all skill levels. Register here.

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Introduction to Linocut Printmaking
Sep
4

Introduction to Linocut Printmaking

This 6-week class meets on Wednesdays, September 4 - October 9, from 6:30-8:30. Students will learn the basics of printmaking with linoleum and rubber blocks. We'll explore the printmaking process from safely using cutting tools to pulling a print while we create handmade stamps and linocut prints. No prior printmaking experience is necessary. Register here.

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Linocut Printmaking on Fabric
Aug
24

Linocut Printmaking on Fabric

Put your unique stamp on fabric with relief printmaking! In this workshop you will design and carve your own small linoleum block to print on textiles. You will explore mark making and positive and negative space to create effective designs that can be used as stand alone or repeat patterns. You will learn the tools, process, materials, and safe practices used in linocut printmaking and apply them to fabric. You will carve a single reusable block and have multiple colors of ink to work with. Super G will provide one bandana for each student. You are encouraged to bring your own fabric, including t-shirts, tote bags, tea towels, or onesies … as long as it is pre-washed cotton or linen, you can print on it! We will use color fast, easy-to-clean water soluble inks and apply pressure by hand. All other materials are provided. You will take home your carved block, printed fabric, and the skills to continue creating on your own. Open to all skill levels. Register here.

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Stamp Making for Beginners
Aug
10

Stamp Making for Beginners

Learn to make your own functional, personalized stamps in this beginner-friendly class. Stamps are carved using traditional linocut printmaking practices and tools. Students will learn to use carving tools safely and effectively to create small works of art. Students will leave this class with 1-2 stamps, small prints, and the skills to make more at home. Come with original ideas or use templates provided in class. No experience is necessary. Ages 12+. A minimum of 4 registrants is required for class to be held. All supplies are included. Register here.

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