Panoramic Landscapes with Jenny O'Leary

Textile mixed media art project

£65 special offer (approx. $88)

Offer ends on Tuesday 4th November, 7pm GMT

Regular price £80 (approx $108*)

Create richly layered collage landscapes inspired by the art of batik

Join textile artist Jenny O’Leary as she guides you through the exciting process of creating panoramic landscapes using batik (hot wax resist) and mixed media collage. You’ll make your own unique papers through playful mark-making and layering, then collage and stitch them into expressive landscapes full of texture and depth.

What you'll learn

In this joyful, hands-on workshop, Jenny will show you how to:

Use batik (hot wax resist) on tissue paper to create beautiful, patterned papers with texture and depth.
Explore oil pastel rubbings, stencils, and Milton or bleach to lift and layer colour in creative ways.
Build simple panoramic landscape collages using your handmade papers.
Add movement and line with free-motion embroidery, bringing your collages to life with stitch.

You’ll learn Jenny’s favourite methods for working with wax and inks — including how to remove colour and add it back in for stunning visual effects — and you’ll be encouraged to experiment freely with unconventional tools and materials.

How it works

This online workshop is designed to fit easily around your creative rhythm.

Instant access to all 10 teaching videos — start creating as soon as you sign up.
A detailed materials video shows you everything you’ll need, plus helpful substitutions for items you may already have.
Learn at your own pace — complete it in a weekend or dip in and out whenever inspiration strikes.
Lifetime access means you can revisit the techniques again and again.

Inside the workshop

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll explore:

Creating expressive papers – Learn how to make unique patterned surfaces using stencils, oil pastels and Milton. No two papers will ever be the same.
Laminated tissue papers – Combine tissue, scrim, newspaper or maps to build beautiful layered textures from simple scraps.
Hot wax batik – Discover how to apply wax to add depth and resist to your designs. Jenny walks you through every step, making it achievable even for beginners.
Alternative methods – Try cold wax resist or other simple approaches if you’d prefer to start without hot wax.
Collaged landscapes – Bring it all together to create panoramic landscapes, enhanced with the texture and line of free-motion embroidery.

Materials You’ll Explore

Jenny will guide you through working with:

Tissue paper
Drawing inks
Khadi paper
Soy wax and tjantings
Cold wax resist
Sewing machine for free-motion embroidery

You’ll receive a full supplies list when you sign up, along with a video where Jenny introduces and explains each material in detail.

Meet your tutor - Jenny O'Leary

Jenny O’Leary is a textile artist and tutor based in Shropshire, inspired by the beautiful landscapes of Shropshire and the Welsh borders. Her work captures the feeling of place rather than a direct representation, using hot wax resist on tissue, paper, and fabric, often combined with machine embroidery to add a drawn element.

Jenny teaches workshops across the UK and is known for her relaxed, exploratory teaching style — encouraging students to experiment, enjoy the process, and find their own creative voice through batik and mixed media.

Join the Workshop Today

Discover the joy of batik and collage through the lens of landscape.

Whether you’re new to textile art or looking to expand your creative toolkit, Panoramic Landscapes with Jenny O’Leary offers inspiration, skill, and endless possibilities for your own mixed media practice.

£65 (approx $88*)

… and start creating your own panoramic landscapes today.

*Disclaimer: at the time of publishing, the conversion of UK £ to US $ was accurate, but please check your bank for the most up-to-date rate, updated October 2025