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.

Magic Mondays have been great for my mental health. I have felt accepted, for the first time. I hope they will be able to do more Magic Mondays. Thank you very much! ” – participant at NBAM