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Oil Painting Classes
SIMPLIFYING OILS - AN INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING AND COLOUR
Length: 8 weeks Cost: $259
If you are looking for complicated techniques and fancy formulas, you won’t be interested in this class. This is one of the simplest, easiest and most straight forward way to paint a picture. Come and discover how to shake off the clutter and clear up the mystery of oil painting. This course will start by introducing the student to the basic techniques in oil painting. This is an important part of the painting process that many students don’t properly understand. You will be guided through a series of painting exercises, beginning with colour mixing and understanding the colour wheel. Students will work towards producing ‘finished’ paintings based on these theories and exercises. This class will save you hours of wasted time and paint. You will learn methods of structuring the palette and mixing techniques, control of colour and identifying colours, properties of oil painting and the application of paint and mediums. Students wanting to move on from the introduction to painting their own projects will be catered for with ongoing tuition.
Time: Monday Evening 6.00 - 9.00pm Artist: D’Hange Yammanee
Copy a Famous Masters and Create a Masterpiece in Oils
Length: 8 weeks Cost: $259
Learn how to copy famous paintings of the works of the Master's. The students will be asked to consider a favourite painting and either do a faithful rendition or and interpretation of that painting. This class best suits students with a prior understanding of oil painting. This workshop will help you to learn technique as you will begin to think like the Master’s, understand the why's by doing. You don't have to worry about composition, colours, subject matter; it has been done for you already. Colour is one of the minds most difficult things to remember, especially certain shades but certain things in nature, colours, always stay about the same. Once you have learned how to mix them, they become imprinted in your mind and when a similar painting comes along you've already done it once, and you will remember. You will be encouraged to keep a diary of your mixtures, and techniques on how you accomplished a certain passage within the painting. So go ahead, copy famous paintings in order to learn the techniques by imitating the techniques. Creating the same style of art for the purpose of self-exploration and creation are legitimate actions on the part of an artist.
Time: Tuesday 1.00 - 4.00pm Artist: Nick Wild
Teaching the Skills and Versatility of Oils or Acrylics
Length: 8 weeks Cost: $259
In this workshop you can choose to work with either oils or acrylic paints. Bring a photo to work from, or an idea to work with and learn by using painting techniques and by observation. Learn about materials, composition and backgrounds, mixing colours, forming your subject, details and highlights. You will explore colour and, tones etc. to create your painting, and various techniques using brushes or the palette knife in either medium. This course will centre on the essential elements of painting to teach students how to begin, compose, under-paint, develop colour and use glazing to add depth, and to finally finish a painting. Students will learn what to look for when viewing subjects, and how to think in terms for warm/cool, transparent/opaque. You will be taught the correct colours to use based on a more traditional palette and the colour wheel based on this palette, as opposed to the bright hued colour wheel usually used that has little practical application.
Nick will demonstrate various techniques he employs to produce different effects. Nick’s techniques involve the use of glazing to create depth and atmospheric unity, applying a final glaze over the entire picture to set all the elements within the picture at the same temperature to create beautiful finished artworks.
Time: Wednesday Evening 6.30 - 9.30pm Artist: Nick Wild
Creating with Oils and Colour- A Simple Approach from Beginning to End
Length: 8 weeks Cost: $259
A unique course intended for any painter, experienced or just beginning, who wants to fully understand oil painting. An excellent introduction to good art practice in representational painting with special emphasis on the use of light, tonal values and the subtleties of colour and colour mixing. The course will answer many questions about different materials used in oil painting and how to structure your palette. Working from photos you will develop an understanding of light and how to capture the illusion of light in oil painting. This course is designed to teach basic colour theory and the step by step process of constructing a painting. You will learn how to get from a blank canvas to a final image efficiently with a minimum of confusion, as well as how to confidently approach any colour mixture. A series of demonstrations held throughout the term will explain procedures designed to help you progress to creative finished artworks. This is an excellent introductory course however, continuing or more advanced students will have the opportunity to enhance their skills with ongoing tuition working on new projects using photographic references.
Time: Tuesday 9.30am - 12.30pm Artist: D’Hange Yammanee
Time: Saturday 9.30am - 12.30pm Artist: Peter Baker
Exploring the Fundamentals and Master Oil Painting
Length: 8 weeks Cost: $259
This course provides an introduction to the rich traditions of oil painting. We have designed this course to encompass all aspects of creating a painting to increase your knowledge of materials and techniques. Students will be encouraged to explore and understand tone, colour mixing and the use of light and shadow in a professional manner. Working from photos this course introduces you to the important elements and principles of design and composition. You will develop an understanding of colour and how to capture the illusion of light in oil painting. You may apply this method to any painting including still life, landscape, portraits, and the nude. Under the guidance of an experienced teacher, students will also work towards producing ‘finished’ paintings to encourage individual creative styles while you pursue your own projects. This class is perfect for beginners or students that are more advanced and with ongoing tuition; students will have the opportunity to enhance their skills to create their own masterpieces.
Time: Wednesday 9.30am - 12.30pm Artist: D’Hange Yammanee
Time: Saturday 1.00 - 4.00pm Artist: D’Hange Yammanee
Inspirational Oil Painting - Teaching Traditional Skills
Length: 8 weeks Cost: $259
Discover how to take some of the mystery out of producing eye catching oil painting. This course encompasses all aspects of creating a painting, using photographic reference or still-life to help you increase your knowledge of composition, materials, and glazing techniques. You will learn to paint complex scenes in a simplified, no fuss manner. This system is perfect for beginners or advanced students as it divides the painting using form, tone, and colour to create original works of art. All steps of the painting will be explained, you will cover how to apply the paint, what mediums to use and what colours to apply from the first stage through to the final rendering of the image. Using photographic references and the Grisaille technique, you will learn how to build up the underpainting and then how to apply colour using the transformative effects of glazing. By the end of this course you will develop an understanding of materials and will have a solid foundation in painting, able to attempt other challenging styles of work.
Time: Friday 9.30am - 12.30pm Artist: Peter Barker
Extend and Expand your Skills in Oil Painting
Length: 8 weeks Cost: $259
Oil paint can be used in many ways to express your ideas and concepts. As it is a versatile medium with rich pigments the end results are very satisfying. You will be encouraged to develop your own individual style and expression through a creative approach to composition and technique. Choose your inspiring subject matter and with easy to understand tuition you should create your own work of art. Paint still life, portraits, landscape or any subject of your choice from photographic references in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. When the basic rules are studied and understood, the natural progression takes a painter into evolving and developing their own individual style. Come and find yourself and create some great paintings. This class would be best for students with some understanding of oil painting. Peter is an exceptional artist and teacher, under his ongoing individual guidance, students will progress to inspired finished artworks.
Time: Thursday 9.30 - 12.30pm Artist: Peter Saxon
Time: Thursday 1.00 - 4.00pm Artist: Peter Saxon
A new Approach to Constructing the Portrait in Oils or Pastels from the Life Model
Length: 8 weeks Cost: $275
If you have been intimidated by the idea of painting the figurative subject, or simply want to revisit the basics of painting portraits, this class is for you. Explore the unique challenges and satisfying results involved in capture the likeness of a model. Portraiture combines two special skills: the ability to work from observation and the capacity to allow the relationship between the painter and the sitter to evolve. A demonstration and discussion by Drewfus will take place on the first day focussing on some of the important element of portraiture. This will cover advice on the selection of colours and the technical principles of mixing the portrait palette, proportions and the emotional status of models. This course will address composition, mediums, flesh tones and the importance of and dramatic use of light and shadow as used in reproducing the portrait.You will learn topics such as the relationship of clothing to the body and the variations of colours that make up the translucency of skin. Drewfus will offer simplified concepts which will help the student build a solid foundation in the fundamentals of portrait painting. Models will sit for two-three week sessions and one-two week session at the end.
Time: Thursday 9.30 – 12.30pm Artist: Drewfus Gates
Intermediate and Advanced Oil Painting to Expand and Enhance skills
Length: 8 weeks Cost: $259
This is a workshop for people who have learnt the fundamentals of painting and would like to take their artwork to the next level. Under the guidance of a highly accomplished artist, you will be able to evolve according to your individual style and preferences to encourage your own artistic style and express your creative self. You will be encouraged to confront and solve problems of composition, value, intensity, and pictorial dynamics and learn the techniques that will enable you to affect other people's feelings and perceptions. This course is designed for students looking for new approaches or searching for a deeper knowledge of creative processes involved in artistry or for experienced painters who want to develop and define their personal style. Students will select their own subject matter, process, technique, scale, while they pursue their own projects. This course is suitable for students with previous experience in oil painting who are interested in further developing technical skills and need help with technical aspects of their painting, or just need to overcome any creative blocks you may have.
Time: Thursday 1.00 – 4.00pm Artist: Drewfus Gates
Acrylic and Abstract Painting Classes
Explore the Essence and Intensity of Acrylic Painting - Tips and Techniques
Length: 8 weeks Cost:$259
Have you always longed to create acrylic paintings skilfully and confidently but got overwhelmed by the whole process. Debra will show students how to gain a greater understanding of the unique qualities of acrylic paint. Debra’s experience and enthusiasm inspires new directions and discovery through innovative combinations of design and materials. We will explore application and technique while covering a variety of different subjects. Debra is a highly accomplished artist; her artwork covers a wide range of subjects and styles relying on her very strong intuitive ability. Her work is constantly changing as she explores new ideas and materials, her extensive knowledge of acrylics and associated techniques will be demonstrated to show how to create mood and atmosphere in a painting. Demonstrations of new techniques will be followed by student’s application to reproduce these ideas in their own works. You can spend years learning about painting techniques or you can do a few painting workshops and speed up the process. The results speak for themselves.
Time: Tuesday 9.30 - 12.30pm Artist: Debra Corbett
Discover the Spontaneity and Stimulation of Abstract/Semi-Abstract Acrylics Painting
Length: 8 weeks Cost: $259
Sandy is a highly accomplished artist; her paintings have an underlying presence that evolved from immersing herself in the rugged reds of the landscape and colour combinations of the ocean blues. Explore your creativity and find inspiration in elements of pattern and texture, unlimited colour combinations and your interpretation of the environment. Discover a new self exploration through new techniques and bold bright compositions. Capture this richness of colour combinations and creating images loose and free within your work. There will be demonstrations and discussions on composition, light, tonal values, transparent paints, glazing, colour and colour mixing. Sandy will also demonstrate and discuss her techniques for abstract painting and mixed media. Have fun, learn something new, build your confidence and overcome the fear of putting your mark on canvas in a relaxed environment, whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist. Sandy’s supportive and innovative approach allows students to produce original and intriguing works.
Time: Wednesday 1.00 - 4.00pm Artist: Sandy Tippett
Time: Monday evening 6.00 - 9pm Artist: Sandy Tippett
Learn to transform your Painting using Rich, Vibrant Acrylics
Length: 8 weeks Cost: $259
If you want to learn the amazing potential of acrylic painting and would like to explore, add variety to, or begin your own body of work using imagination, intuition and reference material, this class is for you. The emphasis in this course is on encouraging each student’s individual interests and possible or alternate ways that these may be expressed in their painting. Explore techniques and experiment with a variety of mediums, different subjects and approaches while discovering the many possibilities that acrylic painting has to offer. Mitzi will offer individual guidance and discussions to increase your knowledge of colour, composition and paint application. You will learn to create spontaneous and imaginative artworks, multi layered textural works and explore finishes for acrylics. Each painter will learn to investigate the potential and capability of acrylic paints to encourage them to find their own unique style and personal direction. Mitzi’s painting are influenced by her extensive career in the field of graphics and illustration, she will share her wealth of knowledge, expertise and fascination with the use of mediums, in a supportive and nurturing environment.
Time: Tuesday 1.00 - 4.00pm Artist: Mitzi Smith
Create Abstract Painting full of Expression, Exploration and Imagination
Length: 8 weeks Cost: $259
Abstract art speaks to the contemporary spirit; it can touch the emotions in a fresh, raw and powerfully direct way. Students will create worlds of colour and contemplation through the language of form,harmony of patterns and rhythms of colour, line, texture,compositionandprocesstopresent ideas and evoke emotions. The main unifying element amongst all forms of abstract art is that the work is non-objective and non-representational. How do you want your abstract art to look, bustling, busy paintings full of colours and details or the quiet simplicity of a monochromatic colour field painting, abstract paintings can be about any one, or combination of, these elements. In abstract art, the process of creating is often just as important (if not more important in the experience of the artist), than the final product. This class will show you the vast variety of techniques, styles and approaches that you can use when creating your own abstract art! Workshops will focus on group demonstrations, discussions and individual consultation.
Time: Wednesday 9.30 - 12.30pm Artist: Jo Darvall
Exploring Semi- Representational, Reality and Abstract Imagery in Acrylics
Length: 8 weeks Cost: $259
Discover the spontaneity of acrylics and develop exciting, vibrant works that reflect a mood, a memory or an idea. Do you suspect that there's more your paint could do, or you just want to push your painting further. This is a class of explanation and exploration, whether you are just beginning painting, or have done it for a long time and want to know more. Peta will bring her creative insight into the mysterious workings of the medium of acrylics. Explore creative approaches to painting starting with subjects from life and learn how to abstract the motifs in various ways. Discover fresh ways of finding inspiration and learn how the dynamic use of colour and painterly effects will give a rich vibrancy to your paintings. Peta encourages risk-taking and pushing the medium as far as it will go, to explore new ideas in your art through self-expression. The energy filled days will explore creative methods of acrylic application, including texturing and the building of layers of paints. As a quick drying painting medium, acrylic paint enables speedy processes of building images through layered application. Students will be exposed to new techniques and materials that will allow them to better express their visions and ideas. Demonstrations will encompass and focus on composition and design, how to recharge your work, sources of inspiration and resource material to inspire new ways of thinking.
Time: Thursday 9.30 - 12.30pm Artist: Peta Miller
Time: Tuesday Evening 6.00 - 9.00pm Artist: Peta Miller
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