TERM 4 2023
CLASSES - MEMBERS ONLY
You must be a Colour Circle member to book a class
PLEASE USE THE PC/TABLET VERSION OF THE WEBSITE TO BOOK - NOT THE MOBILE VERSION
There is no longer a requirement for mandatory wearing of masks however the committee strongly encourage the wearing of masks wherever possible.
Oil Painting
with JOAN HUMBLE
Mondays 9:30am - 12:30pm
16 October - 4 December
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
(2 hour sessions)
16 October - 18 December
10 weeks
Cost: $50 ($5 per session)
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.
Wildlife and Creatures of the Deep in Soft Pastels
with BARBARA ETTER
Tuesdays 9:30 - 12:30
17 OCTOBER - 12 DECEMBER
(no class 21 November)
8 weeks x 3hrs
Cost $168
This 8 week course will cover the basics of animal portraits (sea creatures and wildlife) particularly bringing an image or drawing to life with colour, detail and dimension. While the primary focus will be on pastels, the principles can apply to any medium.
Barbara will just have returned from a 10 day art retreat in Switzerland with international pastelist, Lyn Diefenbach. She will try and pass on valuable insights to students from the retreat, including the lessons learned regarding pastels and portraits.
Painting with Friends -All Media
Tuesdays 1.30 pm to 3:30 pm
(2 hour sessions)
17 October - 19 December
10 weeks
Cost: $50 ($5 per session)
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
with AMBER KOROLUK-STEPHENSON
Wednesdays 9.30am to 12.30pm
18 October - 6 December
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.
Contemporary Painting in Oils or Acrylics- EVENINGS
with AMBER KOROLUK-STEPHENSON
Wednesdays 6:00pm - 9:00pm
18 October - 6 December
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.
Painting with Friends - Mixed Media
Thursdays 10am - 12pm
(2 hour sessions)
05 October - 30 November
no session 26 October
8 weeks
Cost: $40 ($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.
Exploring Acrylic Painting
with LINDY WHITTON
Thursdays 1:30 - 3:30pm
19 October - 16 November
no session 26 October
4 weeks x 2hrs
Cost: $56
This 4 week course is a continuation of the Term 3 class and is suitable for those with limited experience with acrylics . More advanced acrylic students are welcomed and will be challenged to try new techniques as well as consolidating their existing skills.
Sessions are two hours. Each lesson I’ll demonstrate a different technique, or techniques, for using the very versatile medium of acrylic paint.
Pastel Painting
with
LINDY WHITTON
Fridays 20 October -
8 December
9:30 - 12:30pm
8 weeks x3hrs
Cost $168
This course is suitable for beginners and more advanced students. Each week we will focus on an inspiring pastel artist chosen by the tutor. The lesson will explore the artists individual style, subject matter, specific techniques and colour palette
Students will be encouraged to incorporate some of the ideas and techniques in their own work to broaden their understanding of how versatile pastels can be!