WORKSHOP: Psychogeography & Zine making
A Workshop with Rachel Poulton
Rachel Poulton will be facilitating a workshop exploring spirit of place, eternal landscapes, intuitive walking and how they can influence photographic practice. Rachel will introduce the concept of psychogeography and briefly explain how the idea can inspire intuitive picture taking. We will then set off on a psychogeographical wander ourselves with our cameras and take some photographs that capture the essence of St. Leonards and conjure a sense of place - whatever that means for the particular artist. Back at the Picnic studio, we will print off images and Rachel will show participants how they can create their own zine using cut and paste and collage techniques.
As you walk, “be alert to the happenstance of metaphors, watch for visual rhymes, coincidences, analogies, family resemblances, the changing moods … Walking makes for content; footage for footage” (Robert Macfarlane).
Date: Sunday 19th May 2024
Times TBC but likely starting late morning.
Recommended age: 18-22
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Rachel is a writer and photographer whose interests lie with our connections to the past and place. Her work examines philosophy, inner and outer landscapes, myth and reality, the past and present and the borderlands between.
Rachel is the author of The Little Book of Philosophy (Summersdale) and Get to know: Philosophy (Dorling Kindersley). Her photographs have appeared in national newspapers including The Times, The Observer and the Idler magazine. She teaches art and philosophy and is the founder of Unseen Press - a small independent press, designing and publishing limited edition books, zines and pamphlets.
Rachel also runs philosophy, photography and zine making workshops in galleries and public spaces around the country.
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Materials, equipment and snacks will be provided.
Please complete the short form here and we will contact you to confirm your place. Places are very limited so booking is essential, and there is no guarantee of a place.
If you would prefer a different way to register interest, or have a question please contact Joe directly:
Email: studio@pic-nic.uk