Oil painting - portraits E 1010
Portraiture is compelling, interesting, and commonly considered one of the most difficult aspects of oil painting. However, when employing practical steps and technique, portrait painting can be a very rewarding activity.
This course will cover the fundamentals of portrait painting such as proportion, skin tone as well as general oil painting techniques to give students confidence and knowledge to portray the human face in oils. During classes we will discuss the work of some of the best portrait artists - Rembrandt, Sargent, Raphael as well as contemporary artists working in Australia.
Jackson welcomes all levels of oil painting experience and will guide students through various painting exercises and personal projects. This is an opportunity to learn about oil painting and to celebrate the rich and dynamic history of portraiture.
Mondays, 9am - 12pm
Tutor - Jackson Davies. $320 per 9-week term (including 1 model session)
The joy of painting and drawing E 1011
This class will cover design elements and principles, colour theory, composition, tone and basic perspective. We’ll also explore techniques, materials and subject matter during the course and some art history. The overall emphasis is about enjoying the experience of creating art. All levels welcome.
Mondays, 12.30pm - 3.30pm
Tutor - Lyn Woodger-Grant. $310 per 9-week term
Paint with acrylics E 1009
A great class for the new artist! Be introduced to the world of painting in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Acrylics are the perfect medium for someone who is learning to paint with its wonderful textures and techniques.
Mondays, 7pm - 9.30pm
Tutor - Brandt Lewis. $310 per 9-week term
From realism to abstraction: the versatility of acrylics E 1008
This course will take you on a journey that explores the many different applications of acrylic paint including mixed media and collage while also exploring new themes. Take your work from Realism to Expressionism and then into Abstraction. This is a course which does it all.
Mondays, 12.30pm - 3.30pm
Tutor - Rachel Carroll. $310 per 9-week term
The travelling artist (new class) - E 1019
Have you ever wanted to travel but not leave your art behind, or to deepen your travel experience through your art? Throughout the ages, travel has stimulated artists’ understanding of light, colour, form and subject matter, yet the decisions of what you pack and how to approach your work can be challenging! In this course you are encouraged to experiment with different portable materials, sketchbooks and practices as we embark a series of ‘mini journeys’ around Sydney, exploring techniques, materials, approaches and mindsets to keep you drawing when you journey. You will come out of the course with a specific toolkit designed perfectly for the unique mode of travel you undertake, with a new excitement for the art you practice.
Tuesdays, 9am - 12pm
Tutor - Elizabeth Eastland. $310 per 9-week term
Painting and mixed media E1021
An ideal course for beginners or those wishing to improve their painting and drawing skills. Enjoy the learning process - be guided through the basic principles of painting and drawing, including tone, line, composition and perspective. Experience handling a variety of media including pastels, pencil, ink, watercolour and acrylic paint. Through these processes students are encouraged to explore and develop their own exciting and personal expression.
Tuesdays, 7pm - 9.30pm
Tutor - Brandt Lewis. $320 per 9-week term (including 1 model session)
Towards abstraction E 1024
This is a class for those who want to take their art into abstraction, with a process of learning and experimenting with tools, mediums, methods and techniques - this includes making handmade brushes and tools. Each week students look at different artists via video and images, and their approach to abstraction - inquiring into styles and expressions helping to understand our own visual language. Connecting with emotion, taking risks, trust and intuition are integral to creating abstract art. Integrating drawing throughout and extending into mixed media. Enjoy the process and the result whilst increasing your understanding of colour, shape, design, texture, value and line. All welcome - some prior experience in drawing and painting is helpful.
Tuesdays, 12.30pm - 3.30pm
Tutor - Jemma Roberts. $320 per 9-week term (including 1 model session)
Botanical drawing and painting E 1039
Join a supportive daytime group and learn the exciting art of botanical painting and drawing through demonstrations and guided observations of structure, form, tone, texture and colour.
Wednesdays, 12.30pm - 3.30pm
Tutor - Shipra Shah. $310 per 9-week term
Exploration of painting techniques E1034
Creative learning to find your own distinct painting style. Individual teaching covering mixed media, medium, colour mixing, composition, observation of form and depth and research. Introduction to one portrait painting class, graphic or realistic study. Students are encouraged to develop self-expressive works in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.
Wednesdays, 12.30pm - 3.30pm
Tutor - Kim Sotheren. $320 per 9-week term (including 1 model session)
Oil painting E 1038
You will learn the fundamentals of painting and during each session be introduced to new techniques so you build your skills. Students will learn about paint materials, the fundamental skills of tone and composition, different ways of applying paint, organising your palette and colours and how to move on to larger individual projects. This course is for beginners and intermediate students.
Wednesdays, 9am - 12pm
Tutor - Brandt Lewis. $310 per 9-week term
Artists' workshop E 1043
This workshop is perfect for those wishing to develop their own style by working from the human form, still life and landscape with a focus on creativity. Intermediate and experienced artists are welcome.
Thursdays, 9am - 12pm
Tutor - Erika Beck. $320 per 9-week term (including 1 model session)
Oil painting (afternoon) E1044
This course is designed for beginners who wish to learn the basics of oil painting, as well as experienced students wishing to extend their knowledge and skills. Students have the opportunity to explore foundational oil painting techniques through a variety of exercises such as portraiture and still life studies. Students will be shown professional painting practices such as palette mixing, brush cleaning, planning processes, as well as discussions of painting mediums and pigments. In each class, you will be guided through painting projects and receive individual feedback. Jackson is committed to developing a positive dialogue between students to foster a welcoming studio environment. Above all, the course will give you a rounded education in artist’s materials as well as the confidence to develop your own paintings.
Jackson has a Master of Cultural Materials Conservation and his teaching is informed by his knowledge of artist’s materials, tools and techniques. Jackson is an award-winning artist represented by Art2Muse in Woollahra.
Thursdays, 12.30pm - 3.30pm
Tutor - Jackson Davies. $320 per 9-week term (including 1 model session)
Saturday painters - release the inner artist E 1057
This structured class will deliver the basic fundamentals of painting and allow more advanced painters to discover new ways of working. This is a chance to explore stimulating concepts and ideas in an enthusiastic setting. All levels welcome.
Saturdays, 1pm - 4.30pm
Tutor - Marguerite de Fondaumiere (new tutor). $335 per 9-week term (including 1 model session)