Classes and Workshops
Linocut Printmaking Classes
Linocut is a highly accessible form of relief printmaking, similar to woodblock printing. In both artforms, sections of linoleum, rubber, or wood are carved away to create raised and lowered areas. The printing plate or block is then inked using a brayer, and printed by hand-burnishing or using a printing press. Raised, inked areas are printed, and carved out areas are left blank. Linocut is extremely versatile, and can produce a wide variety of effects and designs. Stamps and blocks can be used on ceramics, fabric, gelli plates, paper and more. All classes are for ages 16+ unless otherwise specified.
Saturday, August 10, 2-4pm
Alamance Arts
213 S. Main St., Graham NC
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.
Saturday, August 24, 1-4pm
Super G Print Lab
933 East Main Street, Durham NC
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.
Introduction to Linocut Printmaking
Wednesdays, September 4 - October 9, 6:30-8:30 (6 weeks)
Durham Arts Council
120 Morris St., Durham NC
In this class, we 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.
4-week Introduction to Linocut Printmaking
Fridays, September 4 - 27, 1-3pm
Super G Print Lab
933 East Main Street, Durham NC
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.
Friday, October 6, 6-8pm
Durham Arts Council
120 Morris St., Durham NC
In this class, we will learn to use linocut tools to carve functional, personalized stamps.
No previous experience is required. Register here.
Wednesdays, October 30 – December 11, 6:30-8:30p (6 weeks)
-No Class November 27-
Durham Arts Council
120 Morris St., Durham NC
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.
Mixed Media and Art Journaling Classes
Mixed media art is created using a variety of different media, such as paint, paper, crayon; and techniques including stenciling, stamping, and collage. Mixed media is frequently used in art journaling, a popular practice of art-making into a handmade or found journal. Art journals are diverse and individual, and are often made as a private record, giving the artist permission to play and experiment. Jillian Lea Makery art journaling classes frequently utilize meditation and other spiritual practices in order to establish an intuitive, creative flow.
Saturday, September 7, 1-4pm
My Muses Card Shop
Event Space in Historic Carr Mill Mall, Carrboro NC
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.
Thursdays, September 5 - 26, 6:30-8:30pm
Eno Arts Mill, Orange County Arts Council
437 Dimmocks Mill Rd #17, Hillsborough, NC
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.
Fiber Arts and Other Media
Art Explorations (Ages 5-10)
Wednesdays, September 4 – October 9, 4:30 – 5:30p (6 weeks)
Wednesdays, October 30 – December 11, 4:30 – 5:30p (6 weeks)
-No Class November 27-
Durham Arts Council
120 Morris St., Durham NC
In this class, we will create art each week using a variety of media, techniques, and inspirations from the art world. Materials supplied. Register here.
Friday, September 6, 6:00-8:00p
Durham Arts Council
120 Morris St., Durham NC
Learn the basics of embroidery in this fun workshop! Bring a garment, napkin or other fabric piece to work on. No previous experience necessary. All other materials provided. Register here.
Friday, September 6, 6:00-8:00p
Durham Arts Council
120 Morris St., Durham NC
Celebrate the season with a beautiful dried floral wreath. Discover the wonderful world of preserved flowers to create a gorgeous decoration for your home. Register here.
Private Lessons
Contact me to be added to the waitlist for Private Lessons.
I teach private and semi-private (up to 3 students) lessons for children and adults.. Lessons can cover a wide range of techniques and art forms, including sewing, embroidery, linocut printmaking, mixed media art journaling, intuitive painting, and weaving. Lessons are tailored to the student’s wants and needs, and are designed to encourage freedom of expression, exploration, and creativity. $55/hr, ages 3+, materials included (except for select specialty projects).
