Gosford Regional Gallery Art Classes. Term Two 2016

Art Classes Term Two May until July 2016 Gosford Regional Gallery

Adult Art Classes

Watercolour with Anne Brack This class is suitable for all students from beginner to advanced. Students will receive individual instruction in all methods of watercolour including pen and pastels and will be able to work on their own projects.

Mondays, 2 May - 27 June, 9am - 12pm $245/$225 for 8 weeks (Code T2-01)

Exploring Mixed Media with Belinda Lindhardt This class teaches a variety of mixed media techniques from fundamentals to adding textures and combining media. Guided lessons will be provided for the first half of the term. As inspiration and confidence builds, students will begin to work individually

and learn different techniques to create their own artwork.

Ideal for beginners and intermediate artists.

Mondays, 2 May - 27 June, 12.30pm - 3.30pm $245/$225 for 8 weeks (Code T2-02)

Portrait Drawing Sessions: Long Poses This drop-in, untutored group is ideal for those with some experience, wanting to improve their portrait techniques or work on one artwork to conclusion. The sessions are based on one pose for a four week period for students who want to work directly from life on paintings, sculptures or more detailed studies. A new pose commences on the first Monday of the month and continues for four consecutive Mondays.

Adult Art Classes

Every Monday evening February to November (no class on the fifth Monday of the month) 6.30 pm - 9 pm $15 per week (pay on the night)

Central Coast Botanical Art Group This group aims to foster members’ learning and experimentation in botanical art through sharing and discussion. The group has no regular tutor, however members freely offer constructive advice to each other. New members are very welcome.

Tuesdays , 3 May -28 June, 9am - 12pm $145 /$135 for 9 weeks (Code T2-03)

Botanical Illustration with Molly Gill This course covers botany techniques and mediums in order scientifically depict plants. Students will gain an appreciation of different styles of botanical illustration and will receive instruction regarding materials, methods and mediums for botanical illustration. Students’ goal will be to produce their own botanical scientific plate.

Tuesdays , 3 May - 21 June 12.30am - 3.30pm $245/$225 for 8 weeks (Code T2-04)

Painting: Developing your Personal Strengths with Ingrid Haydon Through an in-depth study of old and new masters, students will gain greater appreciation of how a

Adult Art Classes

painting or drawing stands apart from others. Basic painting and composition will be considered, and an experimental use of paint and mixed media will provide students new ways to express ideas. The course aims to develop students’ personal strengths.

and to aide assistance in the development of watercolour skills.

Wednesdays, 4 May - 22 June, 10am - 3pm

Beginners Watercolour Class with John Wells

$345/$325 for 8 weeks (Code T2-05)

This course provides a solid introduction to the materials, tools and techniques of watercolours for those new to this popular medium. The course covers graduated and variegated washes, wet-intowet, wet-on-dry, glazes, hard and soft edges, blending, spattering, dry brush and masking.

Improving Your Watercolours with John Wells This class takes students through a series of exercises to explain tone, colour, design and edges across a range of subjects. Class notes will be provided and participants are invited to bring their own paintings for appraisal

Thursdays, 12 May - 30 June, 9.00am - 12pm $245/$225 for 8 weeks (Code T2-06)

Thursdays, 12 May - 30 June, 12.30pm - 3.30pm $245/$225 for 8 weeks (Code T2-07)

Adult Art Classes

Life Drawing Sessions

9am - 12.00pm

This drop-in group requires no booking. The class is ideal for those with some experience wishing to improve their technique and build a folio of drawings.

$145/$135 (members) for 9 weeks (Code T2– 08)

Every Thursday evening from February until November, 6.30pm - 9pm $15 per week (pay on the night)

The Pastels Art Group This group of like-minded artists meets on Friday mornings in a friendly and supportive environment. The group has no regular tutor, however members freely offer each other constructive advice. Those wishing to utilise other 2-dimensional water-based media are welcome to enrol.

Fridays, 6 May -1 July,

The Artist’s Studio with Alice Haigh Students will learn how to overcome a number of issues and problems in a variety of unique ways, as well as discovering how to paint incredible pictures without the use of a brush.

Fridays, 6 May -24 June, 12.30pm - 3.30pm $245/$225 for 8 weeks (Code T2-09)

Children’s Art Classes

Discovering Nature through the Arts with Wendy Brigden Children will explore the natural environment and examine movement in everyday life using a variety of art mediums including pastels, charcoals and acrylic paints.

Emerging Art-itudes with Alice Haigh Children will focus on core art techniques and skills in a fun and friendly environment to complete works using a range of materials.

Fridays, 6 May - 24 June, 4pm - 5.30pm

Tuesdays, 3 May -21 June, 4pm - 5.30pm

$160/$145 for 8 weeks (Code T2-11)

$160/$145 for 8 weeks (Code T2-10)

6-12 years

6-12 years

Bookings

Bookings and payment can be made online via Gosford Regional Gallery’s website: www.gosford.nsw.gov.au/galleries Alternatively, payment can be made at: 36 Webb Street, East Gosford T: 02 4304 7550 E: gallery@gosford.nsw.gov.au Conditions of enrolment >> The minimum class size is five students. >> Classes will be cancelled if there are insufficient students.

Should cancellation be necessary, you will be notified of cancellation by phone as early as possible prior to class commencement, and a refund will be issued. >> Gosford Regional Gallery reserves the right to change tutors, change class times, venue and structure, or to reduce the length of the class if there are insufficient numbers. >> Unruly behaviour by children in classes is unacceptable.

Gosford Regional Gallery reserves the right to refuse enrolment should such circumstances arise. >> Refunds will not be given if a student discontinues a class once the class has begun, or if cancelled less than 48 hours before the start of classes. >> A $10 administration fee will be applied to changes in enrolment. >> A non-refundable online booking fee exists of $0.30

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