SUMMER SCHOOL
Workshops cater for adult painters only
All workshops are held at 555Nelson Rd, Mt Nelson.
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You do not need to be a member to attend workshops but if you are booking several worksops it might be worthwhile joining to get the member discount.
Introduction to drawing
Kin Pen Pang
Monday 13th January
9:30-3:30
COST:
$60 Members
$70 Non members
all materials included
This workshop is suitable for beginners and those returning to drawing after some time. All materials provided.
Drawing is an art in itself but also the foundation of all other mediums. Join Kim for a fun and relaxed introduction to the wonderful and varied world of drawing. There will be demonstrations, easy and fun exercises and one on one tuition to give you an understanding of the basics and the confidence to explore further.
Introduction to pastels
Lindy Whitton
Tuesday 14th January
9:30-3:30
COST:
$60 Members
$70 Non members
all materials included
This workshop is suitable for beginners and those returning to pastels after some time. All materials provided.
In just one day you'll learn all about the different types of pastels, what papers to use and the varied mark-making techniques that will allow you to paint any subject you choose. We'll start the day having fun with some simple but powerful exercises that will get you loosened up and comfortable with what pastels can do.
With tutor demonstrations, one- on- one guidance and a variety of reference photos you'll be surprised how quickly you will start creating your own paintings.
Pastels are very intuitive, forgiving and addictive...you may just fall in love with them!
Introduction to oil painting
Amber Koroluk Stephenson
Wednesday 15th January
9:30-3:30
COST:
$60 Members
$70 Non members
all materials included
This workshop is suitable for beginners and those returning to oil painting after some time. All materials provided.
Enjoy a day learning to paint using the rich colours and texture of oil paint. In this workshop, we will begin by exploring the basics of colour mixing to get a feel for the paint and how it can be applied to a surface. Using observation and with simple exercises, learn how to use colour and create form and depth in a painting, and capture light and shade.
With tutor demonstrations and one-on-one guidance, participants will create their own oil painting using a selection of reference photos provided.
Introduction to acrylic painting
Amber Koroluk Stephenson
Thursday 16th January
9:30-3:30
COST:
$60 Members
$70 Non members
all materials included
This workshop is suitable for beginners and those returning to acrylic painting after some time. All materials provided.
Enjoy a day learning to paint using fun, fast and forgiving acrylics.
In this workshop, we will begin by exploring the basics of colour mixing to get a feel for the paint and how it can be applied to a surface.
Using observation and with simple exercises, learn how to use colour and tone to create form and depth in a painting, and capture light and shade.
With tutor demonstrations and one-on-one guidance, participants will create their own acrylic painting using a selection of reference photos provided.
Introduction to watercolour painting
State of Flow
Gina Haywood
Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th January
9:30-3:30
COST:
$84 Members
$104 Non members
Ink drawing is a classic art form that lends itself to both sensitivity and boldness. With the range of artists’ acrylic pigmented inks now available they provide greater scope for vivid lines and gentle washes.
Ink is not only a very versatile medium it’s lots of fun to experiment with especially when combined with other media.
This workshop is designed to develop technique and provide media inspiration. It is best suited for those with some prior experience of ink drawing and mixed media applications wanting to explore more advanced techniques or refresh their practice.
From line and wash styles of drawing through to mixed media layering, this workshop will show you how to exploit pigmented inks flow characteristics, pigment strength and once dry, their water resistance.
Experiment with both precise and organic application techniques using a wide variety of tools and play with layering techniques including underpainting, stenciling and collage.
Most techniques explored are suitable for works on both paper and canvas
Lynne Brown
Friday 17th January
9:30-3:30
COST:
$60 Members
$70 Non members
all materials included
This workshop is suitable for beginners and those returning to drawing after some time. All materials provided.
This workshop will introduce you in a fun and relaxed way to the magical medium of watercolour.
We will begin by looking at the three fundamental elements of painting in watercolour: water + colour + paper, including lots of useful tips on choosing paints, papers and brushes.
You will then learn core watercolour techniques you need to succeed. The tutor will demonstrate each of the techniques step by step and allow plenty of time for you to try them for yourself. Then we will put everything into practice and create one or two finished paintings.
Delve into Drawing
Monday 20th January
9:30-3:30
COST:
$42 Members
$52 Non members
Rosie McKeand
This workshop will focus on using different skills, techniques and art materials
to facilitate further experimentation within your art practice.
The subject matter will be diverse and open opportunities to recognise
and develop individual ways of working.
Multi Plate Collagraph
Printmaking
Lindy Whitton
Tuesday 21st and
Wednesday 22nd January
9:30-3:30
COST:
$110 Members
$120 Non members
includes $10 materials fee
In this two day workshop you will learn how to design and make a multiplate collagraph print. A really versatile printmaking form with surprising and creative results from your very first plate.
Day 1 : You will design and make a group of plates that can be used together to create a single print .
Day 2: You will learn how to ink and wipe the plates, create a register system on the press bed and then pull your first prints.
You will come away from this exciting workshop with a set of plates you can use to create a series of unique prints.
The materials fee will cover inks and shellac but you will need to bring along some other supplies . Click on the More Information Button for the list.
Light Across the Landscape
Thursday 23rd and
Friday 24th January
9:30-3:30
COST:
$130 Members
$150 Non members
June Wilson
A pastel workshop for intermediate to advanced pastel artists.Do you want your work to have impact? To capture the light and beauty that surrounds us?
If so this workshop is for you!
Our time together will focus on the painting process used to create luminosity and light in your work, concentrating on great drawing techniques, composition and design, pastel application and a celebration of light across your subject.
June will share her love, knowledge and technical know-how of pastel painting, with her usual enthusiasm.
Watercolour-
Taking it Further
Lynne Brown
Saturday 25th January
9:30-3:30
COST:
$42 Members
$52 Non members
This workshop is suitable for those who already have some experience with watercolours.
Are you a watercolourist? Have you ever wondered how you can take it further? Or have you seen other artist’s work and wondered how they achieved their effects? This workshop will extend your understanding of watercolour painting and how it can be used to create unique and expressive work.
A day of discovery using non-traditional tools and surfaces, incorporating other media as well as pure watercolour techniques.
