A free one-day workshop is taking place in Sandown this weekend, offering people of all ages the chance to explore their connections with the Island’s natural environment through creative practice.
Designer and illustrator Tommy Brentnall will lead the sessions, joined by researchers Daneen Cowling and Fiona Middleton.
The event runs on Saturday 27th June (and another date in July tbc) , from 11am to 4pm, at Boojum & Snark, 105 High Street, Sandown.
Zines, maps and field recordings
Those taking part in activities can look forward to collective map-making, field recording, drawing and photography, building towards producing a print publication together on a date to be confirmed in July.
The workshop forms part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival and focuses on green and blue spaces across the Isle of Wight.
The workshops will include a short walk and outdoor drawing and research session, with Daneen Cowling from The Common Space joining to discuss the area’s unique ecology.
Participants will also get to learn about riso printing during the indoor sessions at Boojum & Snark.
University of Southampton research project
The workshop connects to a wider academic study at the University of Southampton, titled ‘Green-blue Connections: Understanding the health, wellbeing and community resilience benefits of green and blue space across the Isle of Wight’.
The project uses creative methods to examine personal connections and access to green and blue spaces within the Isle of Wight Biosphere Reserve.
Who can take part
The workshop is open to all ages, and attendance is free, with lunch and snacks provided on both days.
Organisers say no prior experience is necessary – the sessions suit both complete newcomers and those already familiar with creative methods.
Please register to attend online. See the Boojum and Snark website for more information.
