Workshop program 2012
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Introduction to Fashion Illustration with Angie Rehe
18th March 10 – 4.00pm
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Angie takes you through the basic principles of fashion illustration, the different materials that can be used, the classic techniques and short cuts that you can use to create fluid and imaginative fashion illustration. This is suitable for people who haven’t picked up a pencil since primary school and those with some drawing / fashion illustration experience. $110
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Plein air vs. Studio painting Ron Reynolds
25th March 10 – 4.00pm
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Here is a Chance to explore two approaches to landscape painting in the one workshop. The morning session will be spent painting on a selected site in Eltham. Before departing the site, a drawing of the same motif will be completed to be used as stimulus for the “studio work” in the afternoon. Composition, line, colour, shape and surface will be discussed along with the issues related to copying versus composing. The outcomes may surprise you. $110
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Landscape painting Joseph Attard
22nd April 10 – 4.00pm
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Joe guides you through the steps for creating atmosphere and light in the landscape and creating aerial perspective in both colour and tone with oil paint. $110
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Rembrandt’s portrait painting techniques Michael Mark
28th and 29th April 10 – 4.00pm
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Explore the techniques of Rembrandt’s portrait painting – how the grounds were applied and how the paint was made and how Rembrandt approached the portrait. Participants have the opportunity to work from their own reference image or one provided by the instructor. Additionally, participants might work from a mirror or bring in their own model. (To be discussed with Michael) ($20 material fee) $220
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Michael spent a year in Amsterdam studying 16th Century Dutch painting techniques and has taught this workshop at Anderson Ranch, Colorado, Brisbane Art Academy and the Brighton Arts Society. He regularly teaches at Tertiary institutions in Melbourne.
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Pattern in watercolour Ev Hales
12th May 10 – 4.00pm
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Creating pattern effortlessly regardless of subject matter, is the focus of this workshop. Getting to the essence of a pattern means you can say more with less, a crucial skill for the watercolourist. Explore ways to make the viewer do the work. Suitable for all subject matter -landscape, floral, figurative. $110
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Painting nature in oils Robert Knight
19th May 10 – 4.00pm
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Working form photographs of trees, the sky, water etc, Robert will discuss how to paint avoiding the pitfalls associated with using photographic references. He will also discuss technique, composition and paint application using a limited palette for colour mixing.
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Suitable for students with some knowledge of painting.
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Botanical art with Terry Napier
26th May 10 – 4.00pm
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Botanical art is one of the oldest watercolour genres and held in high esteem by all who appreciate art and natural science. Learn the essential botanical illustration techniques with this very popular and experienced botanical artist and teacher. $110
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Drawing with Precision Michael Mark
16th and 17th June 10 – 4.00pm
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In this two-day workshop students will be challenged to hone their observational drawing skills through specific lighting scenarios and the employment of traditional drawing materials including the use of toned paper and silverpoint. Frequent demonstrations will be given that are designed to assist in the depiction of forms. Several still-life set-ups will be prepared for different exercises. Students will leave the workshops feeling more confident in their abilities to observe from life. $110
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Portrait painting Joseph Attard
1st and 2nd July 10 – 4.00pm
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Teaching by demonstration, Joe will show students using time tested classical methods of creating a portrait. The workshop will cover how to plan and prepare a portrait, how to setup lighting, composing, underpainting-coloured grounds, textures, how to get the eye to look at you. Painting will be from a live model. $220
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Weekly classes term 2 2012
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Painting with Ron Reynolds
Monday 12.30 – 3.00pm 16/04-25/06
Thursday 9.30 -12.00pm 19/04-28/06
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Ron tailors this class to the individual, with each student working on their own individual projects. No prescriptive method taught but rather Ron helps the student define and work towards the direction they wish to go in.
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Life drawing with Michael Mark
Thursday 7.00 – 9.00pm 19/04-31/05
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With a different model each week and different exercises to broaden your approach, there is never a dull moment in these classes. Michael guides and supports your artistic aspirations.
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Painting and drawing with Michael Mark
Friday 9.30 – 11.30am 20/04-01/06
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This is an individually tailored class for students in either painting or drawing. Bring your usual drawing or painting materials and a project or particular aim and Michael will customise your project so that you achieve the skills and end result that you set out for. All approaches and skill levels catered for.