Whether you are experienced or a novice who’s never picked up a brush; whether you want to try watercolours, acrylics, pastels or mixed media; and whether you are available evenings, weekend, or daytimes we have a course for you. Painting classes are WEA Sydney are taught by experienced art teachers and handily located close to Town Hall Station. We offer exceptional prices and a relaxing environment that encourages a social community with no pressure or stress in learning.
Choose either watercolours or pastels. Pastels are simple to apply, and have endless possibilities. Through a series of drawing exercises, still-life, portrait and landscape studies, learn to improve your perception of colour and drawing ability. Rich and vibrant, or soft and delicate, pastels are an excellent bridge between drawing and painting,...
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<p>Choose either watercolours or pastels. <em>Pastels</em> are simple to apply, and have endless possibilities. Through a series of drawing exercises, still-life, portrait and landscape studies,
Watercolour painting is one of the most beautiful art forms. Explore both basic and creative techniques. On completion, you should be able to paint a landscape and a portrait. Please note that while this is a beginners' class it is advisable that you have some previous drawing or art experience. Advanced students also welcomed. This class will be...
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<p>Watercolour painting is one of the most beautiful art forms. Explore both basic and creative techniques. On completion, you should be able to paint a landscape and a portrait. Please note that
From the time of Leonardo da Vinci onwards, artists experimented with developing pastels as a means of combining the benefits of the naturally occurring drawing medium of the chalk pencil with the rich variety of pigments used in paints. Over eight weeks and in combination with some fundamental skills in drawing, learn how to build up layers of...
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<p>From the time of Leonardo da Vinci onwards, artists experimented with developing pastels as a means of combining the benefits of the naturally occurring drawing medium of the chalk pencil with the
<p>From the time of Leonardo da Vinci onwards, artists experimented with developing pastels as a means of combining the benefits of the naturally occurring drawing medium of the chalk pencil with the
Explore various characteristics of colours, and how to build up layers of paint to maintain transparency and vibrancy. Learn about glazing to create intensity. Using a limited range of 6 primary colours (warm and cool), create watercolour charts of 450 colours, enabling easy mixing and matching of botanical subjects. Learn about colour harmony....
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<p>Explore various characteristics of colours, and how to build up layers of paint to maintain transparency and vibrancy. Learn about glazing to create intensity. Using a limited range of 6 primary
Acrylic painting has some of the features of both oil painting and watercolours. It is therefore an ideal medium for those people wishing to explore traditional painting or more modern mixed media techniques. The course covers a number of genres including still life, landscape and the human figure. This class will be delivered online via the online...
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A comprehensive watercolour course for beginners, focusing on one subject. Explore drawing and painting techniques and processes. Learn about tone, composition, colour mixing and matching and working in layers to create a realistic three-dimensional painting. Bring your own subject and ensure you have a materials list from WEA. All skill levels....
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<p>A comprehensive watercolour course for beginners, focusing on one subject. Explore drawing and painting techniques and processes. Learn about tone, composition, colour mixing and matching and
Pastels are both a drawing and painting medium and the ultimate tool for the creative artist. This workshop style class allows you to practise techniques to utilise the sensation of colour, with the guidance of an experienced artist. Suitable for beginner and intermediate students. The emphasis of this course, beside learning the basic rules, is to...
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Every leaf is different in colour, shape, edge and contour. This course will focus on mixing greens, and botanical watercolour painting techniques. Learn how to identify, match and mix the correct leaf colour and how to achieve leaf shadows. Expanding your colour palette you will be able to identify and match almost any of nature’s greens....
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<p>Every leaf is different in colour, shape, edge and contour. This course will focus on mixing greens, and botanical watercolour painting techniques. Learn how to identify, match and mix the correct
Learn to sketch with a black waterproof pen and watercolour wash. Comprehensive class demonstrations will include elements of sketching and watercolour techniques such as trees, clouds, people, buildings and landscape. Learn about focal points, perspective, shading, colour and composition. Learn to sketch from photographs and on location....
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<p>Learn to sketch with a black waterproof pen and watercolour wash. Comprehensive class demonstrations will include elements of sketching and watercolour techniques such as trees, clouds, people,
