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These workshops are specifically designed for artists wanting that extra challenge and exposure to specialised techniques. Available all year subject to artists' availability.
WORKSHOPS
Masterclasses
Drawing and Painting
ANNEKE SILVER
Advanced drawing
For those who have completed Drawing for beginners, as well as for other more experienced participants. There will be further exploration of drawing techniques and processes, after discussing with the participants a number of directions, within the following parameters: various drawing exercises further exploring tone, line and texture with a more complex subject matter; emphasis on expression, interpretation, construction, measurement; and drawing from life with model. Model hire where applicable. Download the workshop outline here..
Beyond life drawing
Participants who have spent many happy hours life drawing but are wondering where to go next will benefit from this masterclass, designed to stimulate ideas and develop new approaches for working with the figure in different media. Concepts related to the figure will be put into practice with reference to key periods in history. Bring portfolios! Levy for life model. Download the workshop outline here..
SHENA HAYDEN
Dazzling, dramatic drawing and painting techniques: professional development for primary school teachers A TPD
The workshop will provide strategies that will build confidence in drawing and painting skills to help teachers present art for their students by showing how to use a variety of techniques and ideas that are suitable for use in a primary school. Available April – June. Materials levy approx $10 per person. Download the workshop outline here..
Colour Theory, Art History, and Public Art
ANNEKE SILVER
Colour explored A
This masterclass exclusively explores the use and meaning of colour including value chroma and pigments in various media and demonstrates how to develop individualized colour palettes. Participants will examine the nature and use of colour and its conceptual and emotional aspects in contemporary art. There are four Colour Explored workshops available for those who want to follow up with more approaches. Download the workshop outline here..
Picasso’s foot: encounters with art A
Encounters with Art is series of workshops that are a unique blend of art appreciation and practical experimentation. These workshops are designed for those who are quite experienced and who are interested in encountering ideas, concepts and techniques of mainstream 20th century art. Diverse approaches to art making will be examined, such as Impressionism, Cubism, Expressionism, Surrealism, Colour field and Post-modern experimental concepts, linking international stylistic movements with developments in Australia. Each two-day workshop is an independent unit and will address one or two related art movements at the same time starting in the late 19th century to the end of the 20th century. The workshops will incorporate lectures, demonstrations and practical work, with an emphasis on the latter. Download the workshop outline here..
Photography
JOACHIM FROESE
Digital SLR photography for advanced photographers Photography SS
An introduction to the craft of using a digital SLR camera, this workshop will enable participants to improve the quality of their images before and after capture. Topics discussed include: JPEG, TIFF and RAW formats; colour management; camera histograms; image sharpening; and enlarging digital files. Download the workshop outline here..
Photoshop A
Aimed at participants who are beginning to work with digital images. The workshop will cover basic Photoshop techniques taking participants through the basic steps of the program to improve the quality of their captured digital images. Download the workshop outline here..
SHEENA MACRAE [UK] A
This is a rare opportunity to participate in a filmmaking masterclass with UK Artist, Sheena Macrae. Specific workshop content will be developed for each group in consultation with the artist. Available mid – late April. No outline yet..
Glass
JUDITH BOHM-PARR
Warm glass or fusing and slumpingLevel 3: Advanced A
In these workshops participants can undertake 3D mold costing or other jewellery techniques such as pate de verre beads, kiln formed jewellery elements, and torch beads. The exact content of these workshops will be negotiated with each group. Materials levy approx $40 - $80. Download the workshop outline here..
Scupture - 3D
SHENA HAYDEN
The wonderful world of papier mache: professional development for primary school teachers A TPD
This workshop is to provide primary teachers with the skills to conduct papier mache classes for their students. Teachers will learn how to manipulate and build imaginative creatures and interesting forms using paper, card, wire and tape, and also learn how to share these skills with their students. Demonstrations of many different construction techniques will be presented. Available April – June. Materials levy approx $10 per person. Download the workshop outline here..
Textiles
FIONA WRIGHT
Machine embroidery inspired by Hundertwasser and Klee A SS
Taking inspiration from the masters of colour and line, Hundertwasser and Klee, will be the starting point for these techniques. Participants will develop their own designs inspired by these artists’ work. This workshop really lends itself to working fast and small – postcard size – to try out ideas. The workshop covers dyeing silks, effects such as layering, stitching, and cutting back of sheer fabrics. Materials levy approx $7 per person. Download the workshop outline here..
Images (l-r): Paul Johnson Torii 2 (detail), Participants at Anneke Silver's workshop, Joachim Froese Rhopography #15 (detail), Participants at a Waltraud Reiner workshop