{"product_id":"workshop-travel-journal-with-elena-brambilla","title":"WORKSHOP: Learn to Add Art to Your Travel Journal with Elena Brambilla","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSaturday, July 18\u003cbr\u003e1 - 3pm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 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\/h3\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. 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\u003eTogether we’ll create a festival-inspired journal page using colours, shapes, and small sketches to capture the atmosphere of the New Zealand Festival of Christmas. You’ll then be able to take your page home and add your own reflections and words about your experience in 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\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur venue is up one flight of stairs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBlackwell \u0026amp; Sons\u003cbr\u003eLevel 2, 110 Main Street\u003cbr\u003eGreytown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTickets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThere are no physical tickets for this event. When you checkout and pay, choose 'Pick Up' and you won't be charged a shipping fee. If you accidentally pay one, we will refund it.\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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mrs Blackwell's Village Bookshop Greytown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48334226358424,"sku":"19143","price":99.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/5193\/1032\/files\/TravelJournalArt.jpg?v=1773192231","url":"https:\/\/villagebookshop.co.nz\/products\/workshop-travel-journal-with-elena-brambilla","provider":"Mrs Blackwell's Village Bookshop Greytown","version":"1.0","type":"link"}