Mixed Media in Fiji : Julie-Anne Rogers 2025
per person
Mixed Media in Fiji
An off the wall out of the way celebration of creativity
Price includes:
- Daily workshops with Julie-Anne Rogers with personal attention
- Accommodation – choose from our bures at the front (Ocean View bures), or at the back (standard rooms) – or ask us about our two bedroom villas.
- Meals : breakfast, lunch and dinner – a mix of local Fijian and Indian food and international recipes
- Excursions: snorkel on the fabulous coral reefs, bathe in glorious waterfall, revel in the abundant nature of the landscape and experience the rich Fijian culture.
You just need to buy your air ticket and art materials, and leave the rest to us.
PS Bring along your non-painting partner too – there’s plenty for them to do whilst you’re painting, and they can join all the organised excursions on your programme too.
Overview of the week's course
The only rule for this course is to relax and enjoy yourself! That is what Fiji is all about. Each morning we will learn techniques including sketching (don’t tell me that you can’t draw – I will help you learn basic skills), photography (with your smart phone and apps), basic embroidery, eco-dying, monoprinting, and so much more! We will even learn about traditional Tapa cloth skills. We will be scouring the waterfront to include found items, wandering through the local market, scrounging through the beaches and resort gardens for leaves to include in our dyeing.
The afternoons and evenings you will have the options of either time to yourself or joining in on cultural excursions. It’s all up to you. Fiji is such a welcoming place that you will never want to leave. By the end of the course you will have wonderful memories that have been recorded in your holiday scroll so that you will never forget them, plus you will have the skills to do it again on your next adventure.
This course is suitable for all levels of skill – beginners and advanced.
Beginners and partners welcome.
Meet Julie-Anne Rogers.
Julie-Anne is an exhibiting artist and has work in collections across the world. She has been a finalist in the prestigious Gosford Art Prize and has taught various art and craft disciplines for over 10yrs.
She incorporates many forms of art media in her work. Her favourites are hand stitching and sketching. She enjoys mixing media as this means that there are then no boundaries to creativity, and she can create a wide diversity of images and texture. She believes that life is stressful enough and that art should be fun, so no whips will be cracked!
Most of her textile and mixed media art is purely done by hand – no machine sewing. She has travelled widely throughout her life, taking many photos, and creating many sketches along the way. She often uses these as inspiration in her holiday scrolls and the practice helps her to relive wonderful memories. 2023 saw her take her third trip to Fiji, a country that she loves, and she has now decided that she would like to show others just how wonderful this country is, whilst relaxing, creating and learning with like-minded travellers.
Summary & Pricing
Title: Mixed media in Fiji
Dates: 2025 tbc
Style: Mixed media
Programme: Daily morning workshops; afternoon excursions and free time.
Excursions and extras: All meals, and excursions as listed in the programme.
Food: Mixed menu.
Itinerary: Arrive Savusavu Saturday. Course starts Sunday, end evening Friday. Depart Savusavu Saturday.
What To Bring
Materials list will be supplied shortly.
Accommodation
You’ll stay with us at Daku Resort, Fiji.
Accommodation is packaged with your course: we are offering a choice of standard rooms in our rear bures, or ocean view bures at the front .We have a number of two and three bedroom houses and villas so if there are a small group, we can quote you on those.
Additional Adventures
What to do in your free time.
We’ve arranged a number of excursions as part of the course (see Programme tab on the menu bar above). We also offer a range of other activities inside and outside of Daku Resort (please note that unless they are part of the programme, some activities, such as massages and those requiring equipment hire, may have additional costs).
TESTIMONIALS
I was fortunate enough to attend one of Julie-Annes workshops organised through The Makers Studio Cc. Julie-Anne is an excellent teacher – willing to share her knowledge and make all skill levels feel valued. I would certainly recommend Julie-Anne and hope to join more of her workshops in the future.
Carol Vesper
Julie-Anne’s workshop was an absolute highlight of our grant project. Her passion and expertise shone through, captivating everyone in attendance. Her relaxed yet concise teaching style made learning effortless, and her impeccable organization ensured a seamless experience. It was truly a memorable and impactful day for all involved.
Lisa McArthur-Edwards, Central Coast, Australia.
Our location : Savusavu, Fiji
During this week, you’ll enjoy the rich culture and unspoilt nature of Fiji, the place where happiness comes naturally. We’re in Savusavu in Fiji’s North – known as the Hidden Paradise because it really is! We’ll take you out to snorkel on the beautiful coral reefs, to plunge into fresh waterfalls, to visit traditional Fijian villages where you’ll see a deeply hospitable corner of Fiji.
We’ve got a full programme planned – with some spare time to just relax.
Our accommodation: Daku Resort
We’re located at Daku Resort near Savusavu in Fiji. It’s a small and comfortable resort: you can choose from Ocean View bures, or standard room rear bures.
Ocean View bure
Standard room – rear bure
Included
AccommodationAll Workshop FeesDining & MealsLectures & ExcursionsTransfers from Savusavu AirportNot Included
Alcoholic BeveragesEquipment & SuppliesFlights/TravelNon-Course ActivitiesTravel Insurance
Saturday
- Arrive in Savusavu.
- 6.00 pm Traditional Fijian welcome ceremony
- 7.30 pm Dinner
Sunday
- 9am - 12:30pm: Workshop
- Introduction to the course. Holiday scrolls. Collect leaves from the garden. Walk along the waterfront and collect ephemera. Safety rundown. Wrap findings in fabric and thread, and boil. Start taking photos.
- 1pm: Lunch
- Afternoon: Free time
- 7:30pm: Dinner
Monday
- 9.00 am – 12.30 pm Workshop
- Unwrap fabric, rinse, dry, iron Monoprint leaves and flowers on Gelli Plate. and plastic table covering Use different techniques and tools for printing onto fabric and papers Use different resists for textures Printing onto local newspaper
- 1.00pm Lunch
- Trip to Savusavu Town to see local market and shops. We'll take you there in a taxi, and then leave you to wander around and find your own way back (taxis cost approx F$4.60).
- 7.00 pm Dinner
Tuesday
- Full morning learning to make tapa cloth and print • 1.00 Lunch • 4.00 pm Visit to local village - a chance to see village life and enjoy the meke dance. Bring along your sketch book (of course). 7.00 pm Dinner
Wednesday
- Trip to the markets in town Buy newspapers and bark cloth Quick sketches of scenery, fruit and veg and photos. Back at resort, look at photos and manipulate in apps.
Thursday
Friday
- Stitching individual sections. Working out how the roll will be presented – rolled or folded. Stitching segments together. Backing the scroll. If rolled – what will be used to roll it around.
Saturday
- Breakfast and departure.
- Fly from Savusavu back to Nadi International flight home. Check-out time is at 10.00am but you are welcome to leave your bags in reception.