workshops

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If you can get a group together of 5 or more, I can come to you and lead you into an informative, creative and most enjoyable day.

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Exploring Acrylics with Mellissa Read-Devine ARAS

Term 1 2019 Starts February 6

Wednesdays 930am– 12.30pm, ten weeks,

Royal Art Society, Lavender Bay Ph: 02 9955 9752 Email

This class will teach the basics of painting with acrylics to beginners and encourage intermediate students to explore their own techniques and creativity.

Subjects will varied, elements of composition will be explored, colour and brushstroke will be encouraged. The class will cover many aspects of the medium and techniques, including the addition of mixed media and acrylic mediums.

Acrylic Painting | Fabulous Florals

Thursday 10 January

9.30am - 3.30pm

Art Est Art School and Gallery

Join Mellissa Read-Devine for this bold and colourful still life workshop focussing on florals and flowers. Students can either bring in a bundle of their favourite florals to set up a still life, or work from your garden photos. Join Mellissa and immerse yourself in the glorious freedom of colourful bold brushstrokes. Learn to simplify shapes and keep your colours bold and bright, learn about colour mixing, composition and much more.

Mellissa is well-known for her impressionistic style of painting, has been the recipient of many award and prizes and is displayed in many galleries and private collections. Mellissa’s workshops are very popular so be sure to enrol early!

Printmaking | Introduction to Wood Engraving

Friday 11 January

9.30am - 3.30pm

Art Est Art School and Gallery

Wood engraving is an age-old relief print-making method used for creating small and highly-detailed images using end grain wood. It was traditionally used to illustrate books and newspapers throughout the 1800 and early 1900s. In this 1 day workshop students will learn:

the history and look at examples of wood engraving

about Image design

how to prepare the blocks and transfer drawings

methods of carving the block using traditional engraving tools.

how to print your wood block (without a press)

Participation includes an honored printmaking tradition – the print exchange! At the end of the workshop, students exchange prints – a perfect way to start your own art collection.