Classes - Members only
Term 1 bookings are open now.
You must be a Colour Circle member to book a class
It is a current Government requirement that masks be worn in the studio.
Oil Painting with JOAN HUMBLE
Mondays 9:30 - 12:30
Block 1: UNTUTORED 4 weeks
Monday 7 Feb - 7 March (No class 14 Feb)
Cost: $21
Block 2: TUTORED 5 weeks
21 March - 18 April (No class 14 March)
Cost: $105
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.
Are you already exploring digital art or interested in trying it? Tamara Ward is organising a Digital Art with Friends group and is happy to share her knowledge with other interested members as follows:
Basic operation of Procreate application.
How to use tools.
Will organise a creative exercise to complete each week .
Those attending will need an up to date IPad or other tablet with the Procreate application installed.
No other materials are needed.
Digital Art with Friends
Mondays 1:30-3:30
4 weeks (7 Feb to 28 Feb)
$20 (use of studio fee)
Watercolour Painting
with LYNNE BROWN
9.30 am to 12.30 pm 8 weeks
Tuesdays 8 February - 29 March
Cost: $168
Watercolour is a wonderfully transparent medium that can give you effects that no other medium can match. If you are new to watercolour painting, this course will introduce you to the materials and fundamental skills you need to enjoy painting in watercolour. If you have some experience, you will build on your skills and increase your repertoire of techniques and styles.
This term we will be exploring more subjects both close-up and in the wider landscape and trying out some fun techniques and different approaches, from the classic to the contemporary.
Painting with Friends -
All Media
1.30 pm to 4:30 pm 10 weeks
Tuesdays 8 February - 12 April
Cost: $70
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. Members are welcome to stay until 4.30pm if a key holder is available to lock up the studio.
Plein Aire – The adventure of being in the NOW
with MEL HILLS
9.30-12.30pm 6 weeks
(over an 8 week period to allow for a couple of wet days!)
Wednesdays 9 Feb -30 March
Cost: $121
Mel will be sketching and demonstrating using watercolour and sometimes pencil and ink, however students can use whatever medium they are most comfortable with. Mel will share her experience and guide you as you respond to the landscape allowing you to develop your own style.
Plein aire is about observational response and this is what Mel will be concentrating on. The adventure of being in the Now is what is so exciting about plein aire!
Contemporary Painting in Oil and Acrylic
with AMBER KOROLUK STEPHENSON
9.30 am to 12.30 pm 8 weeks
Wednesdays 9 Feb - 30 March
Cost: $168
These 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.
Contemporary Painting in Oil and Acrylic classes are suitable for students at all stages of learning, and new students will be assisted to progress at their own level and pace as they develop their own approaches to painting.
Botanic Drawing
with TANYA SCHARASCHKIN
1:30 - 4:30pm 8 weeks
Wednesdays 9 February - 30 March
Cost: $168
Participants will be guided through the process of observing and drawing plants accurately. Basic drawing techniques will be explained carefully and fundamental botanical terms will be explained. By the end of the course participants should feel comfortable drawing botanical subjects and have developed close observational skills. No experience is necessary.
PAINTING with FRIENDS
- Mixed Media
10:30 am to 12:30 pm 10 weeks
Thursdays 10 February - 14 April
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.
PAINTING with FRIENDS - All Media
1.30 pm to 4.30 pm 10 weeks
Thursdays 10 February - 14 April
Cost: $70
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. This group is suitable for those wishing to use the etching press but you must contact Lindy Whitton before your first use of the press
Pastel Painting
with LINDY WHITTON
Fridays 9:30am - 12:30pm
Block 1: 4 weeks
11 February - 4 March
Cost: $84
Block 2: 4 weeks
11 March - 1 April
Cost: $84
This course is suitable for beginners and more advanced students. Basics for beginners will be incorporated into the lessons as well as opportunities for more advanced students to stretch themselves.
The first 4 weeks will focus on the four seasons with an exploration of different colour palettes, techniques for creating special seasonal effects and using different subjects to convey a sense of the season.
In the last 4 weeks we will explore different ways of creating a series and how this can benefit our art.
Soft pastels lend themselves to all styles and subjects and are very forgiving for the beginner while offering enormous scope to the more advanced artist.
Come along and explore the joy of pastel painting!