Magical Mondays
Magical Mondays was a 10-week journey through various art styles, bringing participants together to explore creativity, experiment with new techniques, and craft unique and enchanting artworks each week.
Week 1 - Intro Session
Participants expressed their thoughts on magic using large combined paper, starting our creative journey with different mediums.
Week 2 - Wax Artwork
Using wax resistance techniques, participants created hidden designs with candles and pastels that revealed themselves under colorful inks
Week 3 - Magical Realism
Magical realism took center stage as participants combined real-world settings with imaginative concepts, working with a muted palette.
Week 4 - Print Making
We learned cyanotype and leaf printing with Niamh Saint, creating nature-inspired images that developed magically in sunlight.
Week 5 - Image Transfer
Experimenting with image transfer, participants layered old photos with acetate, paper, and pen to craft unique, colorful prints.
Week 6 - Exhibition visit
A visit to St Mary’s Church to view Nancy Willis’s exhibition inspired participants to explore her evolving styles and create their own work.
Week 7 - Magical Location
Participants discovered artistic methods to make places feel magical and began crafting their own.
Week 8 - Creating to Music
Listening to music, participants translated its emotions into expressive drawings, capturing each mood on paper.
Week 9 - Final Pieces Start
Participants began working on their larger final pieces, building on their previous work and exploring new techniques.
Week 10 - Larger Final Pieces Completed
The larger final pieces were completed, with everyone adding their finishing touches to their creative projects.