Doing More With Paint | Term Two, 2024
Experimentation is encouraged because we want to extend beyond current limitations and take paintings further.
Painting more with less or doing more with more.
Suitable for all levels.
Content
* Expressive painting action* Instinctive spontaneous process
* Colour
* Fun
* Collaborative and individual projects
* Group feedback
* Tutor guidance
* Learning through experimentation
* Creative problem-solving
* Discovering by avoiding the predictable
* Relaxing and non-judgmental environment
Objectives
* Draw out from your own personal interests* Find your own way of working
* Experience group dynamics
* Enjoy prolific output
* Discover hidden areas of ability
* Explore different ways to be motivated
* Understand how paintings work
Outcomes
* Create a series of work or group of experiments* Evolve and resolve work
* Experience many surprises
* High productivity
* Gain more confidence
* Find a greater understanding of your potential and strengths
Tutor: Gary Freemantle
- Every Tuesday (06 May - 21 Jun)
- 9:30am - 4:30pm
- Materials cost: Allow a minimum of $50 for materials over the term Casual Students: $630.00 + materials
- T2.27
- 16 (Max number of students)
Required Materials:
* Bring scissors, HB and 6B pencils* Acrylic paint is required from the start. Also, you'll have watercolour options for later in the term
* Colours - medium yellow, ultramarine and pthalo blue, napthol or deep red, yellow ochre, burnt umber, black, white - also ... include any of your favourite colours
* Brushes - mix of bristle and synthetic hair - from large 3 inch, medium 1 inch to small
* Heavy cartridge paper for painting on. Panels or canvas for later in the term
* Please note, we will discuss material needs at the beginning of the class
* Brown paper is available and free
You can purchase your art supplies from our Materials Shop