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October 7th, 2024 (latest update)
Term 4 Spring Classes Start This Week!!
Gardens are blooming, grass is growing, ducklings are hatching and life is returning everywhere as the weather finally warms up.
This is a great time to get your creative juices flowing.
Be inspired, be creative and take some time out for yourself by enrolling in one of our art classes today.
New Term 4 Class Offering!
All Things Drawing – with Craig Rawlings – Tuesday 7:30 – 9:30 pm
Techniques for approaching mark making.
No experience necessary. We will explore areas like:
- Rendering.
- Values
- Line and form
- Directional stroke
- Contour
- Negative space
- Lost edges
- Perspective
- Proportion
- Urban sketching
- Life drawing
- Movement
Using graphite, pencil, pens, coloured pencil, ink, pen and wash, and charcoal. If you can draw with it we will give it a go. The last two weeks of term is turning one of your drawings into a painting .
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Term 4 Classes
Monday morning – Farimar Eshraghi
10am – 12 noon All media
No matter what media you are interested in Farimah can help you. Farimah has taught countless people to paint and draw.
Come along to this friendly Monday morning class and start your week with an inspirational art experience.
You will work on your own art project with support from Farimah.
What do I bring?
Bring along your own paints/pastels/pencils, brushes and paper/canvas (new or unfinished project) – whatever materials you have.
| Tuesday Afternoon – Aimee Li 1pm – 3pm – Fundamental Watercolour Are you at the beginning of your watercolour journey, unsure how to navigate painting in layers or the correct order of painting steps? Do you struggle with achieving the right darkness or find your paintings lack life and light? Perhaps you’re uncertain about planning a painting from start to finish or tackling more complex subjects despite knowing watercolour techniques?Aimee’s Fundamental Watercolour class is designed to guide you through these challenges, focusing on fundamental techniques and providing expert instruction and supportive feedback. Whether you’re a beginner or someone looking to refine and expand your skills, this course will equip you with the confidence to create stunning watercolour paintings. Join us and transform your frustration into artistic fulfillment. |
Wednesday Evening – Natalie Doubrovski
7.30pm – 9.30pm
Art Voyage – Create with Natalie
In this class Natalie will help beginning and intermediate artists to elevate their art to new levels. Natalie will assist you in exploring various media underpinned by good drawing techniques in a supportive and friendly environment.
Term 4 will be all about the amazing colourful media of oil pastels. Oil pastels can be used for drawing or painting or for adding extra interest to mixed media pieces. Different subjects are going to be used in art creation.
In this class Natalie will help beginning and intermediate artists lift their art to new levels.
Calendar of Events
- Term 4 begins 7th October
- Term 4 ends 7th December
- Annual General Meeting – 7th December 2.45pm
Life Drawing
SATURDAY & WEDNESDAY
Life Drawing
Our professional models are sourced from The Life Models Association. October sessions are Wednesday 16th and Saturday 19th .
Develop and hone your drawing skills at our monthly two hour life drawing sessions with Box Hill Art Group. You will find great professional models and friendly fellow artists. All levels of ability are welcome. Cost $20 per session. The sessions are untutored.
Bring your own paper and drawing materials, (tables, easels, boards, coffee tea and biscuits) are provided.
Standard protocol for Life Drawing: please arrive before the starting time of the session. There is no immediate entry for late comers, wait outside for the first poses to finish (20 minutes) when the door will be opened for you.
Mobile phones must be stowed and muted during the entire session.
WEDNESDAY
Paint and Chat
On Wednesday a group meet in Drycraft West to paint and chat from 1 – 3pm except for once a month when the room is reserved for life drawing. It’s a friendly atmosphere so come along and join us. This is an all media session.
Only $6 on the day.