Art Classes in Brisbane and in the Bush
My art classes are designed for everyone from beginners to experienced artists wanting to improve their work or learn new techniques. I believe there is no such thing as someone who "can't draw a straight line" or who "can't draw to save myself". Everyone can be an artist and enjoy it.
Classes and workshops are held in my own studio in the Toowong area (see the contact page for full address). Workshop locations to be advised.
The current programme includes:
For further information, including location and to register for classes, please contact me. Scroll down for further details, including costs.
Classes and workshops are held in my own studio in the Toowong area (see the contact page for full address). Workshop locations to be advised.
The current programme includes:
- Adult Beginners (weekly and once a month on a Saturday)
- Adults Learning and Improving (Once a month on a Saturday and once a week at night)
- Workshops (see programme below)
- Childrens Classes (weekly)
For further information, including location and to register for classes, please contact me. Scroll down for further details, including costs.
Adult Beginners (weekly)
I have developed an outline for you to cover drawing and painting each week. We will work through a series of easy drawing exercises to help you to develop the use of line and dimension and eventually to develop a style that suits you. We will use a variety of media including graphite, charcoal and ink. The painting segment each week will concentrate on developing your own style and realising that painting is all about having a good time with your creativity and just letting things develop at their own pace. My mantra to students is " Do not compare yourself with others. And don't compare this week with last week. Give it some time and relax.".
Class size is restricted to 6 people. Register any time.
Timing: Weekly, Every Tuesday from 9 to midday and Thursday from 12:30 to 3:30.
Cost: $30 per person, per week. Coffee/ tea is included. See note below regarding materials and what else to bring.
Enrol: Please contact me to register your interest in attending.
Adult Beginners (monthly)
As above. Please register any time.Class size is restricted to 6 people. Register any time.
Timing: Monthly, on the 4th Saturday of each month from 9:30 to 1:00 pm
Cost: $70 per person, per week. Morning tea included. See note below regarding materials and what else to bring.
Enrol: Please contact me to register your interest in attending.
Adults Learning and Improving (monthly)
Class size is restricted to 6.
Timing: Monthly, on the third Saturday of every month from 9:30 to3:30
Cost: $70 per person Tea / coffee is included and bring your lunch. See note below regarding materials and what else to bring.
Enrol: Please contact me to register your interest in attending.
Adults Learning and Improving (weekly)
Class size is restricted to 6.
Timing: Weekly, on a Thursday night from 6 to 9 pm
Cost: $70 per person Tea / coffee is included and bring your lunch. See note below regarding materials and what else to bring.
Enrol: Please contact me to register your interest in attending.
PLEASE NOTE: for all of the above classes, bring a sense of adventure and relax and have fun. I will advise prior to the class what materials to bring, however if you want to use my art materials, there will be an additional charge.
Childrens Class (weekly)
Class size is restricted to 6. Aged 6 to 8 yrs. (please note that parents will drop off their child and return to pick up )
Timing: Monthly, on the third Saturday of every month from 9:30 to3:30
Cost: $15 per child. Water is provided otherwise children should bring drinks and fruit
Enrol: Please contact me to register your interest in your child attending.
WORKSHOPS FOR 2013
1. Special Drawing Intensive (for beginners to experienced)
Workshop 2nd to 3rd March and 9th to 10th March:
Two weekends about learning to see and instilling good skills and practice. You will be given good technical instruction using a variety of media. Two consecutive 10 hour weekends should really give you confidence....!
FEE: There is a special price for this: Total cost for the double weekend workshop is $280. (Maximum of 10 students)
2. Australian Colours and Textures
Workshop 4th to 5th May
This is an important workshop for all painters who are interested in painting the bush from the Scenic Circle to the Desert. There will be an emphasis on using and mixing Australian colours, subtlety of tints and contrasting tones. You can use any medium but there will be an emphasis on acrylics. We will look at colour theory as it applies to Australian landscapes and develop composition skills.
FEE: The two day (10 to 12 hours total) workshop will be $150. (Maximum of 10 students)
3. Experiment with Texture and Media
Workshop 10th to 11th August
This is a workshop for everyone who would like to introduce texture into their work. This is also an opportunity to explore media you have not tried before as well as incorporating collage, compounds and found objects into your work – figurative, still life and landscape. A combination and variety of media will be encouraged.
FEE: The two day (10 to 12 hours total) workshop will be $150. (Maximum of 10 students)
4. Charcoal Portraits
Workshop - 23rd November
This is a workshop for all those people who want to know how I work so cleanly with charcoal and how I incorporate collage into my pieces. I will concentrate on showing you some essential composition ideas for figurative work. We will also do some drawing exercises that you can use to free you up and move yourself into the creative side of your brain. This is not about copying my work. I always find in this workshop that everyone quickly develops their own style.
FEE: Cost of workshop: $80 per person 5 to 6 hours. (Maximum of 10 students.)
OTHER EVENTS:
1. Bunginderry Artists Camp: 13th to 16th.
This is an amazing four days painting out in the open for everyone from raw beginners to experienced artists. For further information: http://bunginderryartistcamp.com/?page_id=108
Beginner to advanced painters – variety of media
§ Understanding with and Using Colour
§ Tips for Improving Landscape Composition
§ Demonstration on Using Wax Encaustic in Painting
2. Exhibition for Students
19th to 25th November
During this week, students and friends will hold a combined exhibition at Percolator Gallery in Paddington, opening on Friday 22nd November.
3. Other Workshops
During the year I am conducting workshops in Mackay (May), Roma (August) and Quilpie (September)
and an Artists Camp near Sarina. These are auspiced by other organisations, so please conatact me for further details.
