Workshops
Introduction to Monotype
Learn to create spontaneous monotypes in colour, using both the printing press and manual techniques. A plate is covered with ink, the surface manipulated with rag, sticks, spatula or roller and then the results are transferred to paper. This one-day …
Painting Workshop: Interpreting Tonal Values in Colour (oil acrylic, watercolour)
A clear range of dark, mid and light tonal values builds a strong foundation for any style of painting, but many painters have trouble discerning tonal values when working with colour. This workshop aims to help. Morning presents several simple …
Landscape in Oil Pastel II
This full day is designed for students with some experience in oil pastel who wish to complete a fully developed landscape piece. Expressive mark making, emotional connection to colour and compositional strategies are emphasised. Choosing a personal palette and use …
Capture the Essence: Simplify your Compositions
For painters in all mediums. Any artist who has felt that their paintings lack focus or seem cluttered can benefit from trying a “less is more” approach to their work. Eliminating non-essential details and using color effectively can create focus …
26 Letters: an Introduction to Calligraphy
The word calligraphy means “beautiful writing” in Greek. Have you often admired the elegance of hand written letters but are not sure you have the patience or talent to attempt it? This workshop invites you to learn some of the …
Watercolour in the Park
Guided exercises will help you pick up shapes and rhythms with your brush; select and simplify composition and most importantly, to gather energy and animation into your watercolours from the surroundings – light, wind, sound etc. Travel light with pad …
Dada Revisited: a Print-Collage Workshop
In the spirit of the Dada collagists (Schwitters, Arp, Ernst and others) we will explore non-traditional collage and collaborate with chance, using “mistakes” and wrong turns as opportunities for artistic invention. Learn the use of the printing press and “chine …
Print Workshop: Cut Paper Printing
Inspired by the cut paper art of Matisse, we will explore a spontaneous form of expression using scissors as a free-hand drawing tool. Cut cardboard shapes are inked in colour or black and white and run through the printing press- …
Mixed Media and the Figure
This full-day model session in mixed media makes use of watercolour or acrylic wash , ink and oil stick. Big brushes and large format sketch papers encourage a gestural expression and an understanding of the body in space. For students …
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