About
Seven nights at the ARMA Resort, Ubud, Bali.
Arrive: 4th January 2025
Depart: 11th January 2025
Rediscover the Joy of Creating
Discover the secrets of linocut, surrounded by the beautiful gardens of the ARMA resort and the artistic culture of Ubud. We spend seven nights in Ubud. When you arrive in Bali, you are picked up from the airport and meet the other workshop participants at the Welcome Dinner. There are five workshop days, spent making linocuts, with a free day in the middle to explore or relax. Get into the creative zone surrounded by five hectares of tranquil gardens. Meet like-minded people, eat gourmet Asian food, and enjoy the time and space to create.
Take some time out for yourself and immerse yourself in the delights of Ubud. Feel inspired by this creative journey led by renowned artist and printmaker Shana James.
This course caters for all skill levels; whether you are an absolute beginner, an up-skilling art teacher or an experienced artist. Shana James is adept at teaching adults at all stages in their creative journey.
I designed this workshop as an immersive creative experience after teaching adult classes for many years at the Fremantle Arts Centre. At the end of a 3 hour class, students were saying, I don’t want to stop, I’m just getting into it! Responding to this feedback, I created a space for people to explore linocut without the constraints and demands of daily life. To be inspired by nature and the beautiful gardens. Not to just go on a holiday and sit by the pool but to have a – Creative Break, meet like-minded people and enjoy the culture of a place which is so different to what most of us experience in our daily life. This type of holiday is rejuvenating and satisfying. For developing your skills in linocut and escaping into that creative space where you become fully immersed in the process.
—Artist Shana James
Draw Carve Print and Create
Learn how to adapt your image for linocut, and which materials give the best results. Carve using beautiful tools from your take-home kit included when you do the course. Discover the secrets of linocut, and learn how to add color with chine collé. Gain understanding of printing by hand and with a press. Make the artwork you want to make, and be mentored through the process.
The Venue
The ARMA Museum and Resort, is set in five hectares of stunning gardens with a river running through the property. There are two restaurants, a cafe, an art museum and a gift shop. It is where we stay, have breakfast and lunches and where the workshop takes place. The ARMA Resort is an oasis just outside of Ubud town centre, a short Grab (the Indonesian version of Uber) trip into town for shopping and some fantastic restaurants.
Cuisine
During our stay, gourmet meals are provided. Each dish is freshly prepared from local produce. The workshop package includes: the welcome dinner, daily breakfast, and five delicious lunches. After class, there is a complimentary afternoon tea with a traditional Balinese treat. For dinner (not included) you can explore the many places to eat in town, eat at one of the ARMA restaurants; or chill out and get room service.
NB: Please note water is included with all meals. Freshly prepared juices, smoothies and alcoholic drinks can be purchased.
The Art Materials
You are provided with everything you need to draw and make linocuts. A beautiful take-home kit is included for every participant. All the materials fit together in a handwoven Balinese box. We love supporting local craftspeople to making these gorgeous boxes with traditional techniques. All materials used in the workshop are of professional quality and archival. The kit has everything you need to continue creating linocuts when you get home, feeling inspired.
