Artstation

Painting and drawing

A painting project

In this course participants are encouraged to focus and develop a clear and personal painting approach in a relaxed and supportive environment. Set projects will be available and will vary each term. An open and individual approach to the projects will be welcomed.

Students are also able to explore their own individual projects and ideas, but must come ready and prepared to begin. This course is suitable for those who have completed several of the stage 2 painting classes or who are relatively experienced and motivated to extend their practice towards a more independent level.

Maximum enrolment is 15.

Beginning to draw and paint

This class is for the beginner painter or for those wanting a reason to take up their brush again. Students will be guided through a series of exercises aimed at balancing skills with individual expression and creativity.

Using a variety of media, aspects of drawing, composition, tonal value, colour, perspective and paint application will be introduced.

Maximum enrolment is 15.

Introduction to drawing and painting

This is a short course introduction to drawing and painting. Using a series of guided exercises students will learn the essentials of drawing and painting skills.

Using a variety of media, aspects of drawing, composition, tonal value, colour, perspective and paint application will be introduced.

Max enrolment is 8.

Painting

This stimulating course explores contemporary approaches to painting. It is designed to encourage you to explore new ways of seeing.

Beginning with observation, we will work through the drawing processes, experimenting with scale, media and technique to stimulate a conceptual awareness and a personal vision. Students work in their preferred medium eg oil/acrylic etc. A materials list is available on request. Suitable for those with some experience.

Maximum enrolment is 15.

Paint and possibility - a painter's toolbox

This is a process-based class and it is most essentially about discovery. The only prerequisite for the course is a willingness to freely experiment with media, tools and techniques of painting with an exploratory focus.

Through a series of guided sessions that explore a wide range of painting and drawing materials and processes students will be supported to discover an approach to painting that personally excites them.

Maximum enrolment is 8.

Paint and possibility - mixed media

This project-based class aims to stimulate new lines of thought through the experimental use of media. Students will be interested in contemporary abstract painting and will preferably have completed one of Linda's stage 1 courses.

Maximum enrolment is 8.

Weekend workshop: Taking the mystery out of art materials

Interested in contemporary painting but don't know where to start? Confused by the huge number of products that confront you when you step into an art shop?

In this exciting 2-day workshop you will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of wet and dry media in order to gain a clearer understanding of what different materials do and how they can be used. In a relaxed and supportive environment, you will be guided through a series of exercises that will help you understand how materials and techniques can be combined to create depth and texture in a painting.

The tutor will provide additional materials on the day at a cost of $20.

Maximum enrolment is 12

Watercolour

Explore traditional watercolour techniques and get modern results

Weekend workshop: Summertime shadows

Everything summer from playing on the beach to painting summer flowers. Light plays a huge element in this workshop so shadows, darks and beautiful colours will be a focus.

Learn how to create atmosphere and magic using brushstrokes and graded wash under paintings. Explore wet in wet, water to pigment ratios and leaving whites as well as quick drawing techniques to get you painting quickly.

Maximum enrolment is 12.

Weekend workshop: Earthy autumn shades in watercolour

Autumn is a beautiful season to capture in watercolour: golds, reds, siennas and yellows. Light is a key ingredient so we will focus on colour complementaries and contrast that bring depth and vibrancy.

We will explore further traditional wet in wet and colour dropping techniques to create atmospheric backgrounds. Learn to boost your speed drawing skills and complete a whole painting and more!

Maximum enrolment is 12.

Updated November 2011