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Watercolour Classes
WATERCOLOUR PAINTING
Length: 8 weeks Cost: $235
This course will teach the time-honoured techniques associated with the
exquisite transparency of watercolour. This is an exciting opportunity
to learn the correct techniques when using this medium. Learning to see
intricate forms and colours of the simplest things will enhance your ability
to paint everything. Focusing on still life arrangements you will learn
a variety of paint and colour techniques. Working on paper you will explore
numerous techniques including, the mixing of colour, composition, flat
and graduating washes, glazing, blending, and lifting. Transparency and
fluidity, light and dark transition will be explained. Demonstrations
will be an important component of this course. The class will progress
at the pace of the students and individual instruction will be given.
Time: Friday 9.30am - 12.30pm Artist: Penny Maddison
WATERCOLOUR PAINTING- CAPTURING THE LANDSCAPE PAINTING FROM PHOTOS
Length: 8 weeks Cost: $235
The essence of watercolour is the landscape. You will learn how to plan
and create finished compositions based on the observation of the landscape
working in the studio from photos. Composition, creating the allusion
of distance, colour mixing, and tonal value will be discussed. The class
will accommodate all levels of students, we will give daily demonstrations
covering subjects such as painting skies, water, boats, buildings, vegetation,
shadows, capturing a sense of distance and foreground, and any other subject
will be dealt with. Each day will present new scenes and new challenges
in painting watercolour and you will learn how to capture the moment in
watercolours and produce a finished artwork in one sitting.
Time: Friday 1.00 - 4.00pm Artist: Penny Maddison
EMOTIVE, EXPRESSIVE WATERCOLOURS
Length: 8 weeks Cost: $235
This course seeks to address the technical, spiritual and at times poetic nature of watercolour painting. You will learn how to compose your painting through a philosophical and Zen series of skill orientated exercises, followed by more imaginative abstract works.
Ian will teach you a way of seeing and how to express yours artistic vision in watercolours through colour, rhythm and form to create captivating artworks that are linear, bold and vibrant. You will be assisted in your mastery of techniques and innovative approaches to composition.
Using a limited palette, you will be provided with an opportunity to explore concepts and styles through a simple yet dynamic approach to watercolour. You will move you from the basics to a form of individual experimentation and expression.
Time: Tuesday 1.00 - 4.00pm Artist: Ian de Souza
