Artist in residence Marina van Leeuwen will guide you through a range of fun art processes as you create your own special 'time capsule' book. Reflecting on your past, present and future, you will explore mixed media processes, including collage, gelli printing, oil stick, wax resist and watercolour drawing and create a concertina artist book to treasure.

Thu 7 Jul 2022 | 2pm - 4pm | Suitable for 8-14yrs
$65 | $58.50 members | Materials included, participants are invited to bring images or photos they would like to refer to
Midland Junction Arts Centre, 276 Great Eastern Hwy (Corner of Cale St) Midland WA

Image: Courtesy of Marina van Leeuwen

Collage, monoprint, frottage and transfer techniques meet charcoal, ink and gesso in this 3 hour workshop with artist in residence Marina van Leeuwen. You'll experiment with both drawing back into old prints or tests to create something new, and using print as a foundation for drawing works. 

Thu 2 Jun 2022 | 6pm - 9pm | Suitable for 16+ yrs
$65 | $58.50 members | Materials supplied

Image: courtesy the artist

Explore the exciting world of Monoprint with Marina Van Leeuwen in this three-week evening course. You’ll discover intriguing techniques for creating unique works on paper, experimenting with found textures and expressive drawing in combination with other techniques such as frottage, solvent transfer and counterproof. Suitable for beginner’s and artists looking to extend their knowledge.   

Marina van Leeuwen is an multi-disciplinary artist based in Perth. She employs print, paint, photography, collage and found objects to explore overlooked textures and patterns in urban spaces. See more of her work here.

Tuesdays 15 - 29 Jun 2021 | 6pm - 9pm | Suitable for 13+ yrs
$170 | $153 Members | Materials supplied
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Discover how you can use Drypoint printmaking to create beautiful, detailed prints using everyday materials with Marina Van Leeuwen. Drypoint is an intaglio printmaking method likened to using a pen without the ink in which you draw with a dry point onto a flat surface or plate which is then inked and printed.

In this two week evening course, you will learn to use non-toxic drypoint methods with plates from both commercial polyethylene plastic and household materials (milk cartons, juice containers and cardboard). Processes covered in this course can be easily replicated at home. Suitable for beginner’s and artists looking to extend their knowledge.   

Marina van Leeuwen is an multi-disciplinary artist based in Perth. She employs print, paint, photography, collage and found objects to explore overlooked textures and patterns in urban spaces. See more of her work here.

Tuesdays 11 - 18 May | 6pm - 9pm | Suitable for 13+ yrs
$115 | $103.50 Members | Materials supplied
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Get started on your journey with oils in this 1-day workshop with Marina van Leeuwen. Perfect for beginners, you’ll be sure to learn the basics: prepping your surface, underpainting, fat over lean, solvents, clean up and caring for your brushes. New skills will culminate into a charming still-life painting completed in one sitting.

Marina van Leeuwen is an multi-disciplinary artist based in Perth. She employs print, paint, photography, collage and found objects to explore overlooked textures and patterns in urban spaces. See more of her work here.

Sun 7 Mar | 10am - 3pm | Suitable for 13+ yrs
$99 | $89.10 Members | Materials supplied
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Explore the exciting crossover between drawing and low tech printmaking techniques including frottage, solvent transfers, counterproofs, embossing and collage.  Suitable for both beginners and experienced artists, this three-week evening course will spotlight intriguing techniques for contemporary mixed-media works on paper. 

Marina van Leeuwen is an multi-disciplinary artist based in Perth. She employs print, paint, photography, collage and found objects to explore overlooked textures and patterns in urban spaces. See more of her work here.

Tuesdays 23 Feb - 9 Mar | 6pm - 9pm | Suitable for 13+ yrs
$170 | $153 Members | Materials supplied
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