{"product_id":"shoebox-studio","title":"Shoebox Studio","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eMultiple Dates Available (See Above)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eClass Time:\u003c\/span\u003e  10:00am - 5:30pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eWith Tutor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eJordan Harcourt-Hughes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn this full-day community workshop, you’ll build your own Shoebox Studio; a playful, calming, and accessible way into mixed media and collage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eInstead of feeling overwhelmed by materials, you’ll begin by sorting scraps, painted papers, textures, and fragments into simple creative categories. This gentle system transforms collage from something chaotic into something exploratory, tactile, and surprisingly meditative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFrom those boxes, compositions begin to emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGuided by creative visualisation prompts and intuitive mixed media techniques, you’ll transform everyday materials into layered, storytelling artworks -discovering how innovation often begins by reimagining what already exists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo experience needed. Just curiosity and a box!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eWhat Are Some Benefits of Doing This Workshop?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eLearn a simple system for organising collage materials so the creative process feels clear and approachable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eDiscover how everyday scraps and textures can be transformed into expressive mixed media artworks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eExplore intuitive collage techniques that encourage play, experimentation, and discovery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eDevelop a calm, meditative approach to making through hands-on creative sorting and arranging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eCreate layered compositions that tell stories through colour, texture, and found materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eBuild confidence working with mixed media in a relaxed, beginner-friendly environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eEnjoy a full day of creative time in a supportive community setting with fellow makers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eLeave with a personal Shoebox Studio system you can continue using for future artwork.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eWhat You'll Learn:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eMixed media techniques and painted paper creation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eCreative visualisation as a source of imagery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eStorytelling through collage and composition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eFraming, layering, and visual contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eInnovation through upcycling and reuse\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eWhat You'll Take Home:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA completed A3 artwork, a handmade Totem Art Card, and additional gift cards or bookmarks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eWhat Your Day Will look Like:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe day begins with building your Shoebox Studio, creating painted collage papers and textured surfaces that will become the foundation for your work. You’ll develop several small mixed media bases and begin sorting your materials into simple creative categories, making collage feel intuitive and approachable. Through cutting, layering, and mark-making, you’ll start exploring how everyday scraps can transform into expressive visual elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLater in the morning, a guided creative visualisation will lead you to imagine a symbolic holiday island landscape, which you’ll translate into your first collage compositions using your organised materials. In the afternoon, a second visualisation invites you into a forest setting to encounter a totem animal. From this imagery, you’ll paint atmospheric backdrops and develop a small Totem Art Card alongside your main A3 mixed media collage. The day closes with optional sharing and reflection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eAbout Your Tutor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJordan Harcourt-Hughes is an artist, author, and creative educator specialising in abstract painting and mindful creative practice. Her workshops combine imaginative prompts with grounded techniques, creating welcoming spaces where participants can explore creativity with curiosity and confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e“What if your next artwork didn’t begin with a blank canvas… but with a shoebox?”\u003c\/em\u003e – Jordan Harcourt-Hughes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Bring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e3–4 empty shoeboxes (or similar boxes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eOld artworks, painted papers, magazines, packaging, or scraps you’re happy to cut up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eAny mark making tools that you have handy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Will Be Provided:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eGlue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eArt Card for your compositions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eAcrylic and Watercolour Paints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eScissors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eVisual inspiration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003ePosca pens and permanent markers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Anyone Do This Class?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes! 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