Sketchbook as Source: A Practice of Paper and Process with Rabia

Sketchbook as Source: A Practice of Paper and Process

Come join us at Bookery Manchester In this hands-on workshop, attendees will craft their own personalized sketchbooks and develop a meaningful sketchbook practices that cultivate their creative growth. From selecting papers and binding methods to exploring ways to use the sketchbook as a space for experimentation, reflection, and ideation, participants will walk away with both a custom sketchbook and new skills. We’ll explore directed writing prompts, that turn the sketchbook one that feeds your art practice and creative study.

Hi, My names Rabia

I am a traveling textile artist spending 3 months here in Manchester!

I have been using sketchbooks for around 10 years now. Initially my art practice started out interested in character design, but after creative burnout in college, I began learning sculpture and experimenting with other mediums. I learned how objects could hold symbolic meaning, which held crossovers with my experience practicing witchcraft. Now, I incorporate the framework of occult philosophies into my fiber art practice as a thematic throughline.

In this workshop, we will focus on two different mindsets on artistic research: analysis and play. Through analysis, we will look at the themes that resonate with us. Through play, we will take those themes and turn them into visual interest.

Find more of my work here

Goals:

• Learn how to make a hand-bound sketchbook tailored to your needs and style.
• Explore the sketchbook as a space for idea development, experimentation, and artistic cultivation.
• Archive personal research that supports artistic growth beyond the blank page.