Upcoming classes at Nick’s spacious new Gallery and Studio-Workshop, in Merchant Mews on Saltspring.

2008 WORKSHOP ONE March 29, 30 (SOLD OUT)
The first weekend class of 2008 will focus on collage techniques and the layering of rich collaged artworks. It’s marginally preferable that you have had some experience in this field, though beginners will be able to participate without too much pain. As well as plenty of practical collage time, Nick will engage everyone in a variety of art discussions intended to provoke a better understanding of nature of art.

2008 WORKSHOP TWO  28 April to 6 May  (SOLD OUT)
The big Spain extravaganza—for more details see, WORKSHOP in SPAIN.

2008 WORKSHOP THREE May 31 to 1 June (SOLD OUT)
This class is designed to go a little deeper into the art of serious collage (serious in this case means you’ll need a bit more knowledge of the art), as well as the roots of creative passion. This workshop is for the slightly braver or those who did the first workshop and wish to enter a little further into the forest. We’ll also be covering such things as the murky edges between ‘form and content’ and the ways to circumnavigate creative block.

2008 WORKSHOP FOUR June 28, 29  (SOLD OUT)
Slightly different from the first two classes, we’ll be focusing on both images and words. Nick will be discussing his mix of text and art and how they came together in his books.
You’ll be doing a mixture of art and writing, though Nick promises that neither will feel remotely like being at school! Without being ‘therapy’ there is inevitably a small degree of personal content to this workshop, so you will need to bring both your honesty and your sense of humour.

2008 WORKSHOP FIVE Sept13, 14  (SOLD OUT)
This class will focus on collage techniques and the layering of rich collaged artworks. It’s marginally preferable that you have had some experience in this field, though beginners will be able to participate without too much pain. As well as plenty of practical collage time, Nick will engage everyone in a variety of art discussions intended to provoke a better understanding of nature of art.

2008 WORKSHOP SIX Oct 18, 19
This class is designed to go a little deeper into the art of serious collage (serious in this case means you’ll need a bit more knowledge of the art), as well as the roots of creative passion. This workshop is for the slightly braver or those who did the first workshop and wish to enter a little further into the forest. We’ll also be covering such things as the murky edges between ‘form and content’ and the ways to circumnavigate creative block.

2008 WORKSHOP SEVEN Nov 15, 16
Slightly different from class five and six, we’ll be focusing on both images and words. Nick will be discussing his mix of text and art and how they came together in his books.
You’ll be doing a mixture of art and writing, though Nick promises that neither will feel remotely like being at school! Without being ‘therapy’ there is inevitably a small degree of personal content to this workshop, so you will need to bring both your honesty and your sense of humour.

Beginning at 9am on a Saturday morning and finishing at 4pm on Sunday, the price for each of the weekend workshops is $350. As well as tuition and the provision of some basic materials, the weekend will also include a get together and a glass of wine at Nick and Joyce’s house early on the Saturday evening. Gourmet sandwiches will also be provided for both Saturday and Sunday lunches. Please note, we’ll work on a first come first served basis. A non-refundable deposit of $100 will be needed when registering for the Saltspring classes, and the remaining $250 must be paid one month before the workshop.

For further information contact us at: jcanterbury4@telus.net or ph.250.538.0991

A WORKSHOP in SPAIN
with  N i c k B a n t o c k

‘Delivered by Accident in Twilight—The Art of Collage’
28 April to 6 May 2008

This is no ordinary workshop—we promise!
Set amongst the sweeping olive grove hills of Southern Spain, midway between Granada and Malaga this soiree is held at the beautiful restored mill, ‘El Molino’ and is, in truth, an excuse to relax, eat, drink and learn about the essence of creativity.
Hosted by Mike and Hillary Powell, “Delivered by Accident…” highlights both Nick’s mischievous creativity and Mike’s culinary genius.
The daily sessions focus on making two and three-dimensional collages from found materials as well as Nick’s usual mix of stamps, maps, documents, paint, and other ephemera. Participants don’t need to have a high level of artistic skill, though creative experience won’t hinder.
In addition to the art, the swimming pool, the magnificent Mediterranean cuisine, the unlimited supply of wine, and Nick’s bedtime readings, we’ll also be taking excursions to the Alhambra and Ronda.

The all-inclusive package (not including air fair) for ‘Delivered by Accident in Twilight’ is $2990 for 8 nights.
For more information contact Joyce at jcanterbury4@telus.net or ph.250 538 0991.
To see pictures of Nick’s previous workshops at the El Molino and get more information on the whole ingenious adventure go to: www.flavourofspain.net



The workshop itself: From collage to assemblage and from the accidental mark to storytelling, creativity is no more than invention and a permission to play. Whether artistically experienced or a curious beginner this course is designed to help you expand your vision. In books like Griffin and Sabine and The Forgetting Room I married art and narrative and in Urgent 2^nd Class and The Museum at Purgatory I teased and toyed with part-found objects, I learned a lot. I learned that there is a trick to seeing out of the corner of your eye and making art from accident. If I can, I hope to teach you how to sneak up in twilight—surprising yourself into creating a different art, something half you and half Andalusia.
NB