Illustration workshop (2 weeks) - Sgraffito technique

£50.00

Sgraffito Illustration
2 week workshop with Marc Gosteli
Starts Thurs 26th March 2026.

During this two week workshop students will learn how to work with sgraffito which is an art technique made by scratching through a surface to reveal a lower layer of contrasting colour. The nature of this illustration method will allow them to practice spontaneity in creation. It is a great way to learn to be playful and to improvise.

Thursdays 10.30am-12.30pm

£50

All equipment and materials provided.
Suitable for all levels of experience.

Sgraffito Illustration
2 week workshop with Marc Gosteli
Starts Thurs 26th March 2026.

During this two week workshop students will learn how to work with sgraffito which is an art technique made by scratching through a surface to reveal a lower layer of contrasting colour. The nature of this illustration method will allow them to practice spontaneity in creation. It is a great way to learn to be playful and to improvise.

Thursdays 10.30am-12.30pm

£50

All equipment and materials provided.
Suitable for all levels of experience.

Illustration by Marc Gosteli

Thursday Illustration 2026

Submarine is pleased to offer its the first Illustration workshop of our 2026 programme.

Sgraffito technique

2 week workshop with local illustrator Marc Gosteli.

Thursdays 10.30am-12.30pmStarts 26th March

During this two week workshop students will learn how to work with sgraffito which is an art technique made by scratching through a surface to reveal a lower layer of contrasting colour. The nature of this illustration method will allow them to practice spontaneity in creation. It is a great way to learn to be playful and to improvise.

Structure

Wk 1
Short presentation to introduce the workshop and the project.
1 hr research and sketching (a brief/ theme will be send out before the workshop but students also welcome to work on their own ideas)
Preparation of the coloured papers.

Wk 2
Sgraffito scratching.

The aim will be for all students to create their own A5artwork using the Sgraffitio technique.

Students following on from the Picture Book Writing course are encourage to develop their story and character ideas.



All equipment and materials provided.
Suitable for all levels of experience.

 

Submarine Terms of Service

VENUE: SUBMARINE

36 HENDERSON ROW, EDINBURGH

CLASS DATES: Winter/Spring 2026

Thurs 26th Mar (10.30am-12.30pm)
Thurs 2nd Mar (10.30am-12.30pm)