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Feb 15
2 min

Barriers to Sketchbook Practice - free zoom talk, 27/02/21

Join artist & educator Jo Blaker for an informal talk about sketchbook practice. This isn't a 'how to draw' class. In this talk Jo will...

Feb 15
1 min

Rain Drawings - Film & Free Family Doodle

Have you seen Jo's new activity film for The Hepworth Wakefield? In it Jo shares a fun, quick & surprising drawing activity perfect for a...

Jan 14
1 min

Sketchbooks zoom talk - 16th Jan

This Saturday Jo is hosting a free talk about using a sketchbook at home to support your well-being during lockdowns & increased periods...

Dec 3, 2020
1 min

How to Make - Paper Snowflake Tutorial for The Hepworth Wakefield

In a new tutorial video, for The Hepworth Wakefield, Jo shows you how to craft beautiful paper snowflake decorations from paper around...

Sep 18, 2020
1 min

Sketchbook Inspiration

Join Jo for a flick through one of her sketchbooks in a new film for children, commissioned by Access Art. Hear Jo explain the different...

Sep 18, 2020
1 min

Artist Q&A for The Hepworth Wakefield

Artist Q&A with Jo Blaker for The Hepworth Wakefield

May 29, 2020
3 min

Things To Make & Do - with Nature, Mini Sculpture Parks

Is your family missing visits to Sculpture Parks or Art Galleries? Here is an activity with endless play potential inspired by Outdoor Art

May 8, 2020
4 min

Things to make & do... with Cardboard

This is the first in a series of blog posts in which I'll share fun, accessible & open-ended creative activities to help inspire making...

Nov 13, 2019
1 min

Winter Warmer Workshops

I'm pleased to say I've created some brand new creative workshops to get you relaxed & feeling festive this month & next! The first...

Nov 28, 2018
2 min

Mindful Advent

Coming soon _ daily invitations to be Mindful, to offer you encouragement throughout December. To accompany my Mindful Advent Word...

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