Rusty Roo artists retreat . . . . A place to let your soul breathe 2008 Fabric printing Hand printed textiles from nature Nancy Brown March Friday 14^th – Sunday 16th This workshop introduces and explores a variety of techniques for designing and printing onto a range of cotton clothes and fabrics. You will become skilled in the use of a range of printing techniques for printing permanent images and designs. No experience is necessary. Painting in the Landscape May Friday 2^nd – Sunday 4th Nancy Brown In this stimulating and informative creative workshop you will learn to review your work with reference to the elements of visual language. Through practical exercises, participants will investigate the visual elements of colour, tone and mark making. The application and layering of acrylic paint will be explored. Then spend a day ‘set up’ in your own piece of the landscape. Ikebana from the landscape Lily Karmatz August Friday 8^th – Sunday 10th Lily will guide you through the Landscape and help you discover the possibilities available to construct sculptural arrangements/ works, using fresh, temporary and permanent materials based on the Japanese art of Ikebana. Once you have constructed these instillations you will be encouraged to use pastels/paints to express the design, colour and texture of these works. No experience necessary. Sculpture in the Landscape Karl de Waal APRIL Fri 4^th – Sunday 6^th or September Fri 12 – Sun 14th This workshop exposes students to a wide range of sculptural experiences, techniques, creative practices and possibilities. A creative, playful, inquiring approach will be emphasised with theoretical aspects being reinforced during practical work. Re connect with nature. No experience necessary.

Expressive, experimental printing from nature’s palette. Jennifer Hamilton April Friday 25^th – Sunday 27th This fun workshop will help you to kick start a new creative burst or break that creative block. Using found materials we will be using ink and the press to make individual prints of exceptional variety. Come and find that ‘what if ‘ element that helps you discover the new through great experimental mistakes. No experience needed Painting in the Landscape MULTIPLE LAYERS - An experimental Process. Nicola Moss October Friday 3^rd – Sunday 5th This workshop is an opportunity to experiment, try ideas, let go, and work through process without knowing the end point; and see where it takes you. We will explore ways of layering; working with techniques of glazing, mark-making, silhouette, print reduction and multiple views; in paint and various media. We will attempt to develop works that immerse the viewer and slowly reveal; through rich varied surface and layered imagery. We will source the surrounding landscape for visual inspiration. For those with previous experience. Digital photography in the landscape Suggest a date ? Develop a better understanding of your camera and the techniques for taking photos. Find out how you can improve pictures by the best use of your digital camera.  This ‘hands on’ workshop will provide plenty of useful information, demonstrations and practical ways to use your images creatively. Ideal for anyone interested in working with digital photographs, it will also provide valuable information if you are considering buying a camera. This workshop provides an overall view of creative digital photography · Home