Creating books by combining nature though print
Immerse yourself in this 4-day workshop blending mindfulness, nature, and art. Explore relief printing, gel plates, and paper lithography to create a hand-stitched book inspired by native grasses. Reconnect with your surroundings and let the serene Grampians spark your creativity and inner calm. Limited spots available—reserve now to embrace the art of slowing down.
All levels are welcome
4-day Workshop
Monday 15 – Thursday 18 September 2025
Workshops run from 9.00 am – 4.00 pm
Morning tea and lunch are provided at your workshop.
Early bird booking: $600 (booking and payment by 1/7/25)
Full fee $720
Discover the art of relief printing, gel plates, and paper lithography to build a nature-inspired masterpiece.
Escape to the serene Grampians for a 4-day workshop that blends mindfulness, printmaking, and nature. This journey invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and create a hand-stitched book inspired by the beauty of native grasses. Guided by expert instruction, you’ll explore printmaking techniques that awaken your creativity while fostering inner calm and joy.
Day One: Explore + Field Trip
Begin with a mindful walk through the Grampians, gathering, photographing inspiration and connecting with the natural world. Back in the studio, you’ll carve your lino block, channeling your impressions into a quiet meditative creative flow.
Day Two: Playing with nature
Engage in the soothing process of gel plate printing, using found grasses and leaves to create textured, organic backgrounds. Experiment, play, and embrace the joy of discovery as you bring your vision to life.
Day Three: Paper Lithography
Immerse yourself in paper lithography, layering your earlier personal photographs, textures, and poetry to craft pages rich in meaning. The tactile process of building your book invites a deeper connection to your creative voice.
Day Four: Pulling it all together
Spend the final day assembling your book with care and intention, stitching it together as a celebration of your stay in the Grampians. Add personal touches with poetry, tracing paper overlays, and other elements. The workshop concludes with a group showcase of your stunning nature-inspired books.
This workshop is designed to help you pause, reflect, and rejuvenate your creative soul. Whether you’re an experienced artist or a beginner, you’ll leave with more than a book—you’ll take home a sense of calm, fulfillment, and a deeper connection to yourself and the world around you.
Workshops run 9am – 4pm.
Morning tea and lunch are provided at your workshop.
Catering is supplied by the local bakery and will comprise of a salad roll, muffin or slice and piece of fruit daily. Please advise of your diet requirements upon booking. If you require specific dietary needs that cannot be catered for by the bakery please bring your own.
Book your own accommodation in Halls Gap or Pomonal. There are many styles and levels to choose from. Our website has a list of some of the accommodation options in Halls Gap and the places listed do offer a discount to Grampians Brushes participants.
Halls Gap has a wide range of evening meal options, from local take away, cafes and restaurants. There is a small supermarket with good supplies if you are choosing to self-cater. Local wineries have available award-winning wines for your enjoyment.
Join other students and tutors for evening meals, exhibitions, bushwalks and more. A full program of activities will be forwarded to enrolled participants in August. Partners, family and friends are welcome at all evening activities. As part of our opening night there is an artist market, and at the GrampianArts Market Place situated at the Halls Gap HUB. Senior Art Supplies will be selling specialist art supplies, Dairing selling speciality papers and Fibreworks.
