{"product_id":"nz-stationery-fest-workshop-add-art-to-your-travel-journal-with-elena-brambilla","title":"NZ STATIONERY FESTIVAL: Add Art to Your Travel Journal with Elena Brambilla","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSaturday, January 9th, 2027\u003cbr\u003e12pm - 2pm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd Art to Your Journal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTravel has a way of awakening our senses: the rhythms of an unfamiliar town, the colours and the detail of a new place. Travel journaling is a beautiful way to capture those moments. Instead of simply taking photos, you can slow down, observe, and translate what you see and feel into expressive pages filled with colour and personal notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn this relaxed and welcoming workshop, Elena will guide you through some techniques that make it easy to add watercolour art to your journal, even if you only have a little bit of time. The focus is on creative exploration rather than perfection, making it a wonderful practice for beginners and experienced creatives alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDuring the class you’ll learn:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechniques for working with ink and watercolour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to create artwork in small, portable notebooks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips for art on the move - sketching and painting wherever inspiration strikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll create a Stationery Festival-inspired journal page using colours, shapes, and small sketches to capture the atmosphere of your trip to Greytown. This can be the beginning of a travel journal that grows with every trip you take.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workshop is suitable for creative souls at all levels. Everyone is welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded in the workshop:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraveler’s Company Watercolour Paper Notebook (value $11.90)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMD Drawing Pen – Black 0.3 (value $9.90)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlackwing Natural Pencil (value $7.90)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatercolour dot cards for you to use on the day and take home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll you need to bring is your curiosity and a willingness to explore the world through your own creative lens. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/5193\/1032\/files\/the-new-zealand-stationery-festival-logo_no_greytwon.png?v=1789596049\" alt=\"\" width=\"133\" height=\"127\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis workshop is presented as part of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/villagebookshop.co.nz\/pages\/nz-stationery-festival\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe New Zealand Stationery Festival.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou \u003cem\u003edo not\u003c\/em\u003e need to purchase a ticket to the Stationery Festival in order to attend this event, but it is highly recommended that you do. Attendees without a Stationery Festival ticket will not receive a tote bag, and will only have access to Cobblestones 15 minutes before the class begins. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDo not worry if you can't get a time-entry ticket for the Festival that is \u003cem\u003ebefore\u003c\/em\u003e your class begins - if you have a class ticket AND a Festival ticket we will honour whichever is the earliest. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout your teacher\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eElena\u003cspan\u003e is the artist, illustrator and founder of\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesewingsailor.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Sewing Sailor\u003c\/a\u003e a New Zealand art studio creating eco-conscious, artisan stationery and designs: delicate watercolour artwork translated into timeless handmade luxury pieces that celebrate nature’s beauty.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVenue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur venue is a historic classroom at Cobblestones Museum. The paths to the classroom are stone-chip but the classroom is fully accessible, including an access ramp.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTickets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e$99.00 per person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTickets will be available from Eventfinda starting Thursday, September 24th, 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefund policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDue to the bespoke nature of these classes and limited capacity we do not offer refunds. You are however welcome to pass your ticket onto someone else if you can't attend. You can also contact us to see if we have a waitlist for sold out classes and if we do, we'll put you directly in touch to arrange ticket transfer. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mrs Blackwell's Village Bookshop Greytown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49914069287064,"sku":"19143","price":99.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/5193\/1032\/files\/NZSF-TravelArtwithElena.jpg?v=1789595875","url":"https:\/\/villagebookshop.co.nz\/products\/nz-stationery-fest-workshop-add-art-to-your-travel-journal-with-elena-brambilla","provider":"Mrs Blackwell's Village Bookshop Greytown","version":"1.0","type":"link"}