Drawing
Whether a beginner or an advanced art student you will find this course informative as you work through the many elements of representational drawing. You will begin with simple single object tonal studies and work towards major works of complex composition. Materials Graphite pencils – Bohemia, Staedtler or Faber Castell (grades 3B, 6B and 9B) Kneadable rubber Sharpening blade Litho paper, several sheets approximately: 15” x 20” Rigid plywood board roughly 18” x 24” 2 x bulldog cli...
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Watercolour Painting
Painting with watercolour has a lightness and fluidity that both beginners and experienced students can use to great effect. Learn techniques of watercolour painting as you explore subjects such as landscape, still life and individual ideas. Materials watercolours (least expensive option: Marie’s – approx. $10, remember you pay for what you get) otherwise Art Spectrum, Rowney, Windsor & Newton - (Cotman’s are their student quality paints, and cheaper) A basic palette will require th...
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Drawing and Painting
Come and enjoy the basic skills of drawing and painting in a relaxed and creative atmosphere. Using a variety of materials and techniques you will be introduced to some of the tricks of the trade. Learn new skills to stimulate your talents and inspire you to reach your artistic goals. Learning Outcomes By the end of the course students will have: gained an understanding of OH&S in relation to drawing and painting materials and practice gained an understanding of colour mixing and it...
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- graphite pencils-2B, 3B, 4B 6B pencils
- Compressed charcoal(round cross section)soft or medium
- willow charcoal-thin or medium
- 2B and 4B Wolff carbon pencil or medium charcoal pencil
- 20 sheets A2 cartridge paper
- masking tape
- hard eraser, soft/kneadable eraser
- bracing board (A1 or A2 size) - this can be a purpose built or just a bit of masonite board or similar with bulldogs clips to attach your sheets of paper.
- On the first evening your tutor will discuss other materials required throughout the course.
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Drawing and Painting
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- Paper and pen
- Ben will supply everything else needed on the first night. Ben supplies all art supplies for the course for a fee of $30, please bring this on the first night.
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Oil Painting
Learning to paint is learning how to see things in a new way. During this course you will achieve this through a variety of painting exercises using different subject matter: still-life, figure and landscape. It is recommended that students have basic drawing skills before joining this class. Course covers: Playing in paint – introduction to basic techniques, experimenting with colour, still life, self-portrait, landscape painting. Materials Canvas board or primed masonite (A4 size)...
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Sculpture
Learn about the processes involved when making a sculpture and experiment with a range of materials to produce a variety of sculptures. Discover the processes that sculptors use to take conceptual idea through to a finished objects as you gain skills working with carving, construction, wire manipulation, clay and mixed media. Course fee includes all materials. Materials pen and notepad 2 plastic bags large takeaway or ice cream container Clothing: please wear closed toe shoes and it...
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Draw Like an Architect
Learn to draw freehand sketches like architects do, simply and directly, using only pencil and paper. Sharpen and enhance your observational skills as you learn systematic line drawing, shading techniques and simple 2D and 3D perspective. Basic outline of course; handouts and examples; followed by systematic line drawing, shading techniques and simple 2D & 3D geometric shapes. Topics include: 2D projection and perspective; observational skills and proportion; exercises in drawing si...
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Mixed Media
Unlock your creativity as you learn an array of different drawing techniques and be shown a variety of mixed media. Combine your favourite methods to create ‘wall hung’ art peices. Modalities will include pencil, charcoal, ink, pastels, collage and printmaking (lino-cut). Other media may be introduced with student interest. Materials materials list to be provided by end Dec.
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Abstract Painting
You don’t have to have Picasso’s imagination to create an abstract art painting. This course aims to help you unleash your spontaneity as you explore creative approaches to abstract painting. Start with subjects from everyday life and learn how to abstract the motifs in various ways. Concepts of figuration, abstraction, non-objective representation and semi-abstraction are discussed and put into practice in this course suitable for students of all levels. Materials Pencil (2B) Brist...
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Cartooning
Cartooning is an accessible art form open to all people regardless of age or artistic ability. Gain confidence and express yourself creatively as you start with simple drawing exercises and progress to building your own cartoon character or lampooning your favourite politician. Learn how to develop editorial cartoon panels, one line cartoon gags, comics strips and other styles of cartooning. Materials Pencil, eraser and sketchpad (A3 preferable) .
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Pastels
Flexible, forgiving and vibrant, pastels are the perfect medium for an adventurous approach to art. Learn how different artists have used pastels as you improve your drawing ability and your perception of colour. Materials Canson Mi Tientes pad in assorted colours A3 size. Rembrandt or Art Spectrum soft pastels in Dark Mid & Light tone i.e. Dark red, Cadmium red, light pink, Indigo blue, cobalt blue, light blue, dark yellow ochre, cadmium yellow, lemon yellow, Hand wipes/paper towel. .
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