This is a stimulating 9 week course that explores contemporary approaches to painting with the accent on the diversity of painting in the 21st century. There will be demonstrations of materials and painting techniques, class discussions on topics of interest plus creative warm-ups. Class limit 12. Working from a variety of still life set-ups and life models, we will explore composition and structure, paint values, the use of colour, scale, space and the figure. It will culminate in a three week project which will synthesise the principles taught and will enable the resolution of ideas and the interpretation of them into paint.
Materials list available upon enrolment.
Class limit is 15. This is a course for all of those who want to connect with the artist within. There will be an emphasis on colour, free association and a playful experimentation with techniques and subject matter. This is a safe environment in which to explore a variety of approaches to painting from mixed media collage to abstract and landscape. This is a high energy class requiring only your memory and imagination.