Monday 13 – Thursday 16 September 2021
THE LANDSCAPE AND INVESTIGATIONAL DRAWING
Tutor: Roz Avent
Working with the landscape as the reference, explore the micro and macro to build layers that reference the landscape. It is a process of constructing a piece of work with depth and integrity. Experimenting with preparing the paper and various charcoal mark making techniques, find ways to create a finished work. all levels
Tutor: Roz Avent
Working with the landscape as the reference, explore the micro and macro to build layers that reference the landscape. It is a process of constructing a piece of work with depth and integrity. Experimenting with preparing the paper and various charcoal mark making techniques, find ways to create a finished work. all levels
BOTANICAL NEXT STEP
Tutor: Amanda Blake-Sutterby
With a focus on the “whole specimen” and looking at conventional botanic works like those used for plant identification throughout history. Working from real life specimens using watercolour, concentrate on compositional elements that not only achieve the scientific requirements, but make a painting artistically pleasing also. Intermediat
With a focus on the “whole specimen” and looking at conventional botanic works like those used for plant identification throughout history. Working from real life specimens using watercolour, concentrate on compositional elements that not only achieve the scientific requirements, but make a painting artistically pleasing also. Intermediat
ENCAUSTIC MIXED MEDIA
ENCAUSTIC MIXED MEDIA
Tutor: Sara Bowers Workshop fully booked waiting list being taken
Open the door to all things encaustic! An in-depth foundation for this versatile medium of molten beeswax. We start with pigments and tools, then delve into layering, collage, texturing, image transfers, embedding paper or fabrics and more. Blending self-expression and thoughtful composition, you will finish with an array of skills and beautiful artworks. Create anything from layered landscapes to contemporary pieces. All levels
Tutor: Sara Bowers Workshop fully booked waiting list being taken
Open the door to all things encaustic! An in-depth foundation for this versatile medium of molten beeswax. We start with pigments and tools, then delve into layering, collage, texturing, image transfers, embedding paper or fabrics and more. Blending self-expression and thoughtful composition, you will finish with an array of skills and beautiful artworks. Create anything from layered landscapes to contemporary pieces. All levels
PORTRAITURE
PORTRAITURE
Tutor: Daniel Butterworth Workshop fully booked waiting list being taken
Portraiture is more than just what someone looks like. Explore what makes up a good portrait capturing personalities for all its worth. Daniel will help you create both full figure portraits, head portraits and self self portraits. You will be encourage a range of unconventional mediums such as cardboard and house paint. All levels
Tutor: Daniel Butterworth Workshop fully booked waiting list being taken
Portraiture is more than just what someone looks like. Explore what makes up a good portrait capturing personalities for all its worth. Daniel will help you create both full figure portraits, head portraits and self self portraits. You will be encourage a range of unconventional mediums such as cardboard and house paint. All levels
THE FLOW OF WATERCOLOUR
Tutor: Helen Cottle Workshop fully booked waiting list being taken
Watercolour has an intrinsic fluid quality, when fully understood the artist can then express their vision in a unique manner. Explore the beauty of watercolour using various exciting techniques and cover a range of subjects. Unlike some other mediums there is a intuitive flow to watercolour which enables us to produce artworks depicting a true sense of feeling and emotion. For those with some previous experience this workshop will refresh your current skills with a new creative approach. Intermediate
Watercolour has an intrinsic fluid quality, when fully understood the artist can then express their vision in a unique manner. Explore the beauty of watercolour using various exciting techniques and cover a range of subjects. Unlike some other mediums there is a intuitive flow to watercolour which enables us to produce artworks depicting a true sense of feeling and emotion. For those with some previous experience this workshop will refresh your current skills with a new creative approach. Intermediate
PAINTING THE LANDSCAPE - GARIWERD
Tutor: Merrian Dennis Workshop fully booked waiting list being taken
Works on Paper. Sharpen your painting and drawing skills: look at line, shape, colour and the textures in the rock formations and the unique flora, of the Gariwerd landscape. Developing an idea will be the initial focus as we experiment with a variety of different styles, techniques and media including watercolour, ink, charcoal, mixed media and acrylic. All levels
Works on Paper. Sharpen your painting and drawing skills: look at line, shape, colour and the textures in the rock formations and the unique flora, of the Gariwerd landscape. Developing an idea will be the initial focus as we experiment with a variety of different styles, techniques and media including watercolour, ink, charcoal, mixed media and acrylic. All levels
CHANGING LIGHT
Tutor: Mark Dober Workshop fully booked waiting list being taken
One of the challenges of plein air painting is responding to the weather and light as it appears and changes each day. This oil painting workshop will focus on managing these changes whilst building your composition that incorporates close up detail of what is immediately about you. (acrylics OK) All levels
One of the challenges of plein air painting is responding to the weather and light as it appears and changes each day. This oil painting workshop will focus on managing these changes whilst building your composition that incorporates close up detail of what is immediately about you. (acrylics OK) All levels
BREAKING IT DOWN, BUILD IT UP
Tutor: Phillip Edwards Workshop fully booked waiting list being taken
As you build your skills as an artist in watercolour/wet media you tend to unlock particular approach to various elements of a landscape. Mist and atmospherics require vastly different approach to a water source. Breaks down the components of a landscape parts be it sky, snow or bushland with the knowledge that if you strengthen the singular element the whole lifts. With a catalogue of fresh skills and techniques the final days will focus on bring it all together. Intermediate
As you build your skills as an artist in watercolour/wet media you tend to unlock particular approach to various elements of a landscape. Mist and atmospherics require vastly different approach to a water source. Breaks down the components of a landscape parts be it sky, snow or bushland with the knowledge that if you strengthen the singular element the whole lifts. With a catalogue of fresh skills and techniques the final days will focus on bring it all together. Intermediate
INTEGRATING PRINTING PROCESSES
Tutor: David Frazer Workshop fully booked waiting list being taken
This workshop will focus on two types of printing processes: Wood engraving and lino cut. How can they be integrated, how can they depict a similar image for a very different result. Hand engraved on small, end-grain wood blocks and/or lino and printed as a relief print, they well suit narrative and poetry.
Drawings done in the landscape will translate into a lovely suite of original prints.
This workshop will focus on two types of printing processes: Wood engraving and lino cut. How can they be integrated, how can they depict a similar image for a very different result. Hand engraved on small, end-grain wood blocks and/or lino and printed as a relief print, they well suit narrative and poetry.
Drawings done in the landscape will translate into a lovely suite of original prints.
BEAUTY AND DRAMA OF SKIES IN ACRYLICS
Tutor: Catherine Hamilton
Paint large skyscapes recording all the beauty, transparency, colour and mood of eye catching skyscapes. Participants will learn transparent glazes, mixing colour and composition.
Work with palette knives, a variety of large brushes on stretched canvas. Intermediate to Advance
Paint large skyscapes recording all the beauty, transparency, colour and mood of eye catching skyscapes. Participants will learn transparent glazes, mixing colour and composition.
Work with palette knives, a variety of large brushes on stretched canvas. Intermediate to Advance
PAINTING BEYOND DRAWING
Tutor: Paul Macklin Workshop fully booked waiting list being taken
Working mixed media, inspired by landscape and still life. ‘Painting Beyond Drawing’, is an extended journey from graphic linear drawings into highly expressive, semi-abstract, paintings. Develop expressive and exploratory approaches to painting through drawing, bring dynamic colour to life and enrich your paintings with strong composition and calligraphic notation. Weather permitting; we will do some en plein air sketching as the basis for our landscape explorations. All levels.
Working mixed media, inspired by landscape and still life. ‘Painting Beyond Drawing’, is an extended journey from graphic linear drawings into highly expressive, semi-abstract, paintings. Develop expressive and exploratory approaches to painting through drawing, bring dynamic colour to life and enrich your paintings with strong composition and calligraphic notation. Weather permitting; we will do some en plein air sketching as the basis for our landscape explorations. All levels.
LANDSCAPE IN WATER BASED MEDIUMS
Tutor - Herman Pekel Workshop fully booked waiting list being taken
Concentrating on tone, shape and colour this workshop in watercolour, acrylic etc (anything that you can mix with water!) will explore Herman’s quick and direct approach to painting. Go on a step-by-step journey through Herman's style of water-based painting, including plein air. This workshop is for artists to advance to a new level of competence in watercolours. Advanced
Concentrating on tone, shape and colour this workshop in watercolour, acrylic etc (anything that you can mix with water!) will explore Herman’s quick and direct approach to painting. Go on a step-by-step journey through Herman's style of water-based painting, including plein air. This workshop is for artists to advance to a new level of competence in watercolours. Advanced
BETTER THAN A PHOTOGRAPH
Tutor: Lars Stenberg Workshop fully booked waiting list being taken
Working from landscape photographs can be challenging. This acrylic workshop explores different ways to create lively landscape paintings from your photographs. You will discover ways to capture the essence of your scene; explore some of the methods and techniques professionals use to free themselves from photographic representation; and complete a final work that shares what you remember and love most about the landscape. Intermediate
Working from landscape photographs can be challenging. This acrylic workshop explores different ways to create lively landscape paintings from your photographs. You will discover ways to capture the essence of your scene; explore some of the methods and techniques professionals use to free themselves from photographic representation; and complete a final work that shares what you remember and love most about the landscape. Intermediate
THE BUSH
Tutor: Angi Thomas Workshop fully booked waiting list being taken
Using acrylic paint, tissue collage, found materials and a variety of application techniques you will create artworks that explore the local landscape. Preparatory work will include plein air sketching and photography as well as work on composition, colour, tone and texture. All levels
Using acrylic paint, tissue collage, found materials and a variety of application techniques you will create artworks that explore the local landscape. Preparatory work will include plein air sketching and photography as well as work on composition, colour, tone and texture. All levels
