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TERM 3 CLASSES
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TERM 3 CLASSES
Bookings Open Sat 4th July
10am for Mon to Wed classes
1pm for Thurs to Sat classes
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Oil Painting
with
Joan Humble
Mondays 9:30am - 12:30pm
3 August - 21 Sept
8 weeks x 3hrs
Cost: $168
These classes will cover the basics of good painting. These are tonal values, mixing and the use of colour, good composition, and different techniques of applying paint. These classes are suitable for students of all stages of learning and new students will be assisted to progress at their own level and pace.
Painting with Friends -
Watercolour
Mondays 1.30 pm to 3:30 pm
27 July - 28 September
10 weeks x 2hrs
Cost: $50
Painting with Friends groups meet together in a supportive environment to continue their art, encouraging and learning from each other. These groups are untutored. Participants share their experiences and enjoy the company of fellow artists in an informal atmosphere. Members are welcome to stay until 4.30pm if a key holder is available to lock up the studio.
Contemporary Painting in Oils or Acrylics- EVENINGS
with Amber Koroluk-Stephenson
Mondays 6:00pm - 9:00pm
3 August- 21 September
8 weeks x 3hrs
Cost: $168
Classes will focus on contemporary oil and acrylic painting techniques, encourage students to explore a variety of painting styles, considering ways that colour relationships, texture, form, and perspective can make bold, playful and visually dynamic works.
Classes will cover basic tonal values, colour theory and mixing, and ways different types of paint brushes and painting methods can create different effects. This will involve class discussions, tutor demonstrations, individual production time, and one-to-one time between the tutor and students. Suitable for students at all stages of learning. New students will be assisted to progress at their own level and pace as they develop their own approaches to painting.
Building Realism in Pastels
with
Jon Watson
Tuesdays 9:30 - 12:30
28 July - 15 September
8 weeks x 3hrs
Cost $168
Learn the foundations of realistic pastel painting with professional artist Jon Watson. This course focuses on creating lifelike textures and strong realism through techniques such as underpainting, layering, colour control, blending, and edge work. Students will explore subjects including wildlife, flowers, landscapes, portraits, and natural textures while learning how underpainting can simplify the painting process, establish values, and create depth. Each session includes demonstrations, guided exercises, and personalised feedback, culminating in a finished artwork of your choice.
Suitable for beginner to intermediate artists, with little to no pastel experience required. Participants are encouraged to bring a selection of soft pastels, pastel pencils, and sanded pastel paper up to A3 size. Sanded surfaces are recommended as they allow for greater layering and help students get the most from the techniques demonstrated throughout the course.
Painting with Friends -All Media
Tuesdays 1.30 pm to 3:30 pm
28 July - 15 September
10 weeks x 2hrs
Cost: $50
Painting with Friends groups meet together in a supportive environment to continue their art, encouraging and learning from each other. These groups are untutored. Participants share their experiences and enjoy the company of fellow artists in an informal atmosphere. Members are welcome to stay until 4.30pm if a key holder is available to lock up the studio.
Atmosphere and Mood in Watercolours
with
Lynne Brown
Wednesdays 9:30 - 12:30
29 July- 2 September
6 weeks x 3hrs
Cost $126
With its subtle effects, watercolour is a perfect medium for creating paintings full of mood and atmosphere. Atmosphere and mood refer to the emotion that an artwork evokes in a viewer. When we can convey a mood in our painting, it becomes more than a picture, it becomes an image that conjures feelings and memories – it becomes art. Over six classes, we will explore different ways you can enhance your paintings’ mood and atmosphere, around the themes of the elements of earth, air, water and fire.
Suitable for all levels of learning.
In this course you will be introduced to the fundamentals of gel printing using acrylic paints to create rich, layered prints. These classes are suitable for both beginners with no previous experience and those wishing to further develop their gel printing skills.
Throughout the sessions, you will explore a range of tools and materials used in gel printing, learn why some materials work better than others, and discover the creative effects they can produce. You will leave with a collection of stunning handmade prints to use in your art practice.
You will also have the opportunity to incorporate your gel prints into a handmade book during an optional bookmaking workshop with me on September 28th.
Contemporary Painting in Oils or Acrylics- Evenings
with Amber Koroluk-Stephenson
Wednesdays 6:00 - 9:00pm
5 August - 23 September
8 weeks x 3hrs
Cost: $168
Classes will focus on contemporary oil/ acrylic painting techniques, encourage students to explore a variety of painting styles, considering ways that colour relationships, texture, form, and perspective can make bold, playful and visually dynamic works.
Classes will cover basic tonal values, colour theory and mixing, and ways different types of paint brushes and painting methods can create different effects. This will involve class discussions, tutor demonstrations, individual production time, and one-to-one time between the tutor and students. Suitable for students at all stages of learning. New students will be assisted to progress at their own level and pace as they develop their own approaches to painting.
Painting with Friends - Mixed Media
Thursdays 10am - 12pm
30 July - 30 September
10 weeks x 2hrs
Cost: $50 ($5 per session)
Painting with Friends group meet together in a supportive environment to continue their art, encouraging and learning from each other. These groups are untutored. Participants share their experiences and enjoy the company of fellow artists in an informal atmosphere.
Portraits in Soft Pastels
with
Barbara Etter
Thursdays 1:30 - 4:30pm
30 July - 17 September
8 weeks x 3 hours
Cost: $168
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This course will cover the basics of animal, human and floral portraits particularly bringing an image or drawing to life with colour, detail and dimension. You do not need to attempt human portraits if you do not want to.
Portraits will be done from photo references (although you may want to bring a floral arrangement along to paint from). Animals will include birds, farm animals, reptiles, wildlife, insects and creatures of the sea and ice.
Attendees will be provided with online and in class demonstrations and mentored in completing their own portraits as part of the course. Participants will be encouraged to develop their own style and to eventually try different approaches such as those of famous artists (Klimt, Degas and Van Gogh and others) or even caricatures or Pop Art. Students will also be encouraged to try the use of other mediums in their pastel artworks.
Playing Pastels with
Lindy Whitton
Fridays 9:30 - 12:30
31 July - 18 September
8 weeks x 3hrs
Cost: $168
Soft pastels are such a versatile medium and lend themselves to lots of different techniques. This term we’ll go on an exploration journey, having fun and lots of play along the way!
Each week I’ll demonstrate a different technique or approach and I’ll make sure you have individual support and guidance as you incorporate the ideas and techniques into your own paintings. There will be simple, effective and fun exercises and plenty of time to work on larger paintings.
Time to Draw
with
Rosie McKeand
Saturdays 9:30 - 12:30
1 August - 22 August
4 weeks x 3hrs
Cost: $84
In this series of drawing sessions, we will have time to explore different art materials, skills and techniques. The subject matter will vary to provide opportunities to gain an understanding of different mark making and art materials to achieve desired results, for example still life and landscape compositions. Space, balance and composition will be a focus within each session to promote individual drawings and creative style.
Beginner Watercolours: Essential Watercolour Techniques for Success
with
Leanne Halls
Saturdays 9am - 12pm
5 September - 3 October
5 weeks x 3hrs
Cost: $125
Over five classes, we will learn how to use essential watercolour techniques like wet into wet, wet on dry, glazing, brush handling, understanding pigment to water ratios and more to build your confidence with watercolour. Each lesson is designed to help you progress your painting knowledge and remove the fear associated with watercolour painting. Leanne will provide a short demo, one-on-one tuition and guided practice for every lesson.
Florals & Pets in Watercolours
with
Leanne Halls
Saturdays 1pm - 4pm
5 September - 3 October
5 weeks x 3hrs
Cost: $125
Over five classes, students will develop the skills and techniques needed to create expressive floral paintings and beautiful pet portraits in watercolour. Designed for intermediate painters, this course will build on existing knowledge while introducing more advanced concepts such as colour harmony, glazing, layering, capturing light, creating depth, and refining brushwork.
Each lesson is carefully structured to strengthen your understanding of watercolour while helping you gain greater confidence and control in the medium. Through demonstrations, one-on-one tuition, and guided practice, Leanne will share the techniques she uses to bring flowers and animals to life, helping students develop their own artistic style and create paintings with greater impact, realism, and expression.
Playing Pastels with
Lindy Whitton
Fridays 1.00 - 4.00 pm
31 July - 18 September, no class 14 August, 11 September
6 weeks x 3hrs
Cost: $126
Soft pastels are such a versatile medium and lend themselves to lots of different techniques. This term we’ll go on an exploration journey, having fun and lots of play along the way!
Each week I’ll demonstrate a different technique or approach and I’ll make sure you have individual support and guidance as you incorporate the ideas and techniques into your own paintings. There will be simple, effective and fun exercises and plenty of time to work on larger paintings.