Workshops

Blackheath Art Society encourages its members to expand their preferred practice or experiment with the new through a variety of workshops throughout the year. Members are encouraged to suggest ideas and contact the Workshop Co-ordinator to discuss all possibilities. If you're interested, you need to get your applications in a.s.a.p as they are also open to the public. Apart from being informative our workshops can be terrific fun so do come along to those that interest you. They are great learning experiences ...

FOR ALL ENQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT WORKSHOP CONVENOR
leonie lyall Telephone: 4757 4537 Email: leonie.lyall@bigpond.com

APPLICATION CONDITIONS

1. THERE IS A LIMIT OF 10 PARTICIPANTS TO EACH WORKSHOP.
2. WORKSHOP PLACES ARE ALLOCATED ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS.
3. ONLY APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY THE DUE DATE, COMPLETED ON THE SOCIETY'S FORMS, TOGETHER WITH FULL PAYMENT, ARE ACCEPTED.
4. CANCELLATIONS WILL NOT BE REFUNDED IF MADE LESS THAN TWO WEEKS BEFORE THE WORKSHOP.
5. WHERE A WORKSHOP IS FULL, A WAITING LIST IS KEPT IN CASE OF CANCELLATIONS.

PROGRAM

CREATIVITY AND ABSTRACTION with GABRIELLE JONES 10AM - 4PM SATURDAY 25 FEB and 3 MARCH 2012 MEMBERS $90 NON-MEMBERS $ 140	Using observation of real objects, Gabrielle will walk you through a number of exercises, thinking methods, tools and imagination games to develop your ability to make interesting abstract work, move your realistic painting away from the predictable, or improve composition and subject ideas. Tuition is structured to ensure fast learning and early success and to stimulate creativity and generate ideas for on-going work. Suitable for those wishing to break out of their current painting rut, move from realism to abstraction, or who simply wish to explore abstraction and extend their creativity (view Gabrielle’s website on www.gabriellejones.com.au)
WATER MAKES COLOUR: STILL LIFE, FLOWERS AND LANDSCAPE with SHERRIE EHRLICH 10AM - 4PM SATURDAY/SUNDAY 28-29 APRIL 2012 MEMBERS $90 NON-MEMBERS $140	In a loose and gestural manner, both watercolour and mixed media will be used to explore landscape and still life in its most interesting forms. Students will be encouraged to work at their own pace with the aim of creative enjoyment. *Day 1* will begin with an informal discussion on the goals of each student within the course, before being presented with a variety of stimulating images for discussion. This will be followed by a series of quick warm up exercises to get the creative juices flowing. In a guided lesson on still life, students will learn to express impact using colour, texture and pattern both within the subject and in the background. Day 2 will look at a contemporary use of colour within landscape. Students will be provided with a landscape image from which to begin painting. Here you will be encouraged to experiment with vivid colour to create dramatic mood and feeling, whilst challenging the traditional landscape.
URBAN LANDSCAPE with JODY GRAHAM 10AM - 4PM SATURDAY 18 and 25 AUGUST 2012 MEMBERS $90 NON-MEMBERS $140	With plein air and studio experiences, Jody will demonstrate drawing and painting techniques. In this workshop, you will be working in mixed media, developing an understanding of materials that can be used in plein air work. You will be encouraged to investigate your relationship and attitude to urban environments and how you evoke this in your work. During the workshop, Jody will urge you to tackle a few works at the same time. This workshop is designed to help you be adventurous and to explore!
FURTHER WORKSHOPS ARE BEING ARRANGED FOR 2012 AND WILL BE POSTED WHEN FINALISED