New Classes

 

 I have two classes planned for early next year.

Back to Basics Drawing Class

This course is designed for those of you who are just beginning as well as those who would like to improve your skills in drawing. But the course is looking at the elements and principles of design that are essential to successful art works.

We sometimes underestimate the importance drawing can play in our artistic development. Hopefully those with experience can rediscover the simple pleasure of using a lead pencil. Some may never have worked in charcoal or pen and ink. The subject matter will be simple and varied. In this course the results will be of less importance than the journey.

All materials apart from an A3 drawing book will be included.

The 8 week course will cost $200.

Class begins on Thursday 9^th February and will go till March 27th 2012.

The class will commence at 9am and go till 12 noon.

 Print Making - Local Environment

This course will be similar to the previous Body of Work classes where we explored a variety of materials. However this class will have an emphasis on print making. 

Obviously print making is a way to reproduce an image so that the artist can sell a work over and over again. But it originally was a way to communicate information, first through symbols and later through images and the printed word. What I like about print making is the results. When the first print comes off the press it can be better or worse than expected but there is always an element of chance that makes it fun.

Our drawing will be used to organize our ideas. If time permits we‘ll have a try at lino printing, mono printing, screen printing with procion dyes ( see Bobby and Ruth above), collagraphs and dry point etching.

I’m anticipating that most members who decide to give this course a go will have little to no experience. However, if you have dabbled in print making before, this course will be a good way for you to rediscover some of the techniques and learn some new skills. Those of you who have never printed before should find it lots of fun developing new skills.

 The theme of this course will be our local area so if you‘d like to give this course a try it would be useful to take some photos of our beautiful South Coast over the summer break. All materials, apart from an A3 drawing book will be provided.

 

The 8 week course will cost $200.

Begins Thursday February 9^th  to March 27^th at 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm.

Contact Kerry Suttonberg 42342120.

 

Drawing and painting are inseparable activities for many artists. These classes give you tools for using drawing skills and techniques to advance your painting projects and for creating “painterly” drawings. Contemporary drawing practice includes collage, constructions, and even photography. We will explore some of the possibilities of these combinations through examples and in-class exercises. The emphasis will be on the traditional drawing skills of observation, accuracy, and mark-making as appropriate to the goals of your project. This is a course to hone skills and generate ideas for larger projects; it is not expected that you will be able to finish a painting or drawing in class time. Oil painters should use odourless solvent and take it home with them for disposal, as well as taking brushes home to clean.

For the first session, bring a visual diary and/or an old book or magazine you feel  comfortable drawing, writing, and painting in (it will become an “artist’s book”). You will be using your own materials, although I will have some essential supplies on hand. A list of items for your basic painting and drawing kits can be discussed in the first session.

 Class begins 8^th  February and runs until and including 14^th  March ( 6 classes) on Wednesday afternoon from 1 to 4.

Cost is $200 per person (limited to 5 participants).

Contact Paula Gowans 0412 503 881

 

 

A fresh approach from an experienced teacher.

This course will be suitable for beginners to more proficient practioners. You will explore colour and compositions to create individual works for your own and others appreciation.

 

This course begins on Wednesday 25th April 2012   10.00am to 1.pm

Duration 8 weeks    Cost $165

 
 

 

 The expression is 'bold and beautiful' - be prepared to use colour and composition in an expressionist and adventurous way.

This course begins on Wednesday 18th  July 2012   10.00am to 1.00 pm

Duration 8 weeks     Cost $165

 

For a recommended equipment list for both courses please contact

Jeanette Prout on 4237 5626 or at

www.afreshspiritartwork.com.au

   Gail Rogers Perazzo proposed classes

Drawing  and Painting Classes 

Thursday evenings 6:00pm - 9:00pm

This will be an eight week course suitable for beginners and for those with more experience who wish to extend their skills.

Students will gain solid drawing techniques through a range of exercises
aimed at building drawing skills and confidence.

You’ll be starting with simple exercises such as gestural and contour drawing, blind contour drawing and experimenting with varying line weights, using pencil, charcoal and pen and ink. We will then work with tonal exercises to create volume and depth, and also learnmabout perspective and composition. This will lead to more detailed and in depth
drawings.

Then comes the excitement of learning about colour mixing and colour theory. We can then apply all of the above knowledge and techniques to creating some great paintings in acrylics, oils, pastels or mixed media.

Saturday 10:00am-1:00pm

This 8 week class will be a fun class, which will take you on a creative joumey of discovery through a range of art materials and techniques. You will experiment with drawing in different and exciting mediums such as pencil, charcoal, pen and ink and wash, twigs and pastels. We’ll then mix it up with colour using acrylics, oils or gouache and also collage.

A great way to try a bit of everything if you’re not quite sure where to start or what you want to do.

Cost : $240

PASTEL WORKSHOP

Sunday 10:00am — 4:00pm

Explore the wonderful world of pastel painting. This workshop is for all levels of students who want to learn new ideas and ways of using pastels. Find out about all of the different types of pastels and papers, underpainting, sketching in, creating your own base upon which to
paint, different techniques, mixed media with pastels and conserving your finished works.

A fun day, full of challenges and exciting new ideas and the amazingly pure colours of pastels

Cost : $120 members

If you are interested in joining one of these courses please contact Gail - Phone 42322232 grogersperazzo@gmail.com

The Harbour

An 8 week art course by Julie MacLachlan, commencing on
Thursday October 20"' and going till December 8th .

Kiama Harbour and lighthouse will be used as inspiration for this course. lt
aims to extend and challenge students of all skill levels. We‘ll explore the
possibilities of Kiama Harbour as the starting point for our art by
experimenting with charcoal and wash.

Students will also explore semi- abstract painting as well as having a go
at illustrating a poem, or story, about the sea. Finally, students will attempt a
mixed media abstract work.

I’ve been an art teacher and artist for most of my life. My aim as a teacher is  to extend students so that they achieve results beyond their expectations. The course will hopefully offer opportunities to try things they may not have thought possible. Most importantly, I want the course to be
good fun.

Students need an A3 drawing book and a pencil case with the basics.
All else will be provided.

The course will go for 3 % hours each week.

Cost $200

Students who  are interested can ring Julie on 44641875