Summer Holidays: Make Your Mark Workshop
Express your creative side with this playful print making workshop lead by artist Zoë Eady. Explore the shapes, patterns and textured in the natural world as we make impressions using seasonal foraged plants and fill our nature inspired sketchbooks.
Please note this is a drop in session running throughout the day and suitable for all ages.
This workshop is designed as part of our summer holiday programme- Hocus Crocus
About Zoë Eady
Zoë Eady is an Artist based in Leeds. Her work encompasses stained glass, print, and playful sculptural objects.
The focus of her practice is on making beautiful, engaging physical objects through experimentation, process, and problem solving.
She uses a wide range of tools, materials, and techniques with an engineering approach to design.
Zoë draws influence from illustration, narrative, and her own daily sketchbook practice. At the heart of her practice runs the reoccurring themes of nature and play.
@zoeeady
We aim to make our sessions as accessible as possible. Please email info@thackraymuseum.org for any access requirements or queries
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