Experimental Ink Drawing – Weekend Workshop

Ages: 18+
Term: Summer
Length: 1 day

Overview

This one-day experiential workshop introduces participants to experimental approaches to working with ink, combining material exploration with a process-led, intuitive mode of creative enquiry. Working with ink as a fluid and responsive medium, participants will be encouraged to playfully explore the dynamic interplay between control and surrender, form and formlessness.

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Course information

Through a series of guided exercises and opportunities for both open experimentation and conscious application, the workshop will develop both an understanding of ink’s unique properties and its potential for expressive mark-making. Emphasising curiosity, risk-taking, and critical reflection, the day offers a supportive space in which images can emerge rather than be imposed and where making becomes a way of listening to material, to self, and to the subtle movements of imagination. The workshop is suitable for individuals from a range of creative backgrounds, including those with little or no prior experience.

Working with fine artist Pauline Stanley, you'll also have the opportunity to work with Pauline’s handmade oak gall ink from oak galls sourced at Hengistbury Head.

A structured but playful introduction to working with inks
A series of thoughtful exercises exploring the potential of inks
Then further exercises to explore the application of these techniques
Drawing selected natural objects from Pauline’s inspiring collection
Guidance from an experienced and passionate practising artist with a background in drawing and printmaking and community engagement in the arts
A calm, supportive studio environment where you'll learn by doing

At the end of the course, you'll:

Have experience of working with ink as a fine art medium and confidence in the continuing application of the processes explored in the course.

Upon completion of the workshop, you'll receive an official AUB Academy Certificate of Attendance.

What you need to know

Summer term 2027

24 April, 09.00–16.00
22 May, 09.00–16.00

Age

Suitable for adults aged 18+.

Level

This course is suitable for beginners and intermediate artists alike.

Experience or qualifications required

None – this is an introductory course. We have no formal academic entry requirements for our short courses.

If you'd like to discuss if this course is suitable for you, get in touch with us: academy@aub.ac.uk or 01202 363222.

£99

Any additional costs

There are no additional costs for this workshop. Any additional materials and resources not listed below will be provided by AUB.

All materials provided.
Please wear practical clothing appropriate for working with ink. Aprons and protective gloves provided.

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Meet your tutor

Pauline Stanley

Pauline is a practising fine artist specialising in drawing, printmaking and textiles, with a BA from Arts University Bournemouth and...

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Beyond the course

This could just be the start of your creative journey! After this course, you could further your drawing skills with another short course or look to the future and explore our creative qualifications that can prepare you to further your current career, enable you to retrain to an alternative career path or prepare you for future creative arts studies.