Pastels, Watercolours, Acrylics and Oil

Watercolour Painting

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. Cost of life model included in course fee. COURSE OUTLINE Use of materials, introduction to wash techniques. Texture exercises. Tonal exercises. Still life.... [More]

Watercolour Painting

Mon 30 Apr - Mon 25 Jun 2018
12:30pm - 2:30pm
8 sessions, 16 hours total

Fiona O'Beirne

When	Time	Where
Mon 30 Apr 2018	12:30pm - 2:30pm (UTC+10:00)	L3 - Room 312 - WEA Sydney
Mon 07 May 2018	12:30pm - 2:30pm (UTC+10:00)	L3 - Room 312 - WEA Sydney
Mon 14 May 2018	12:30pm - 2:30pm (UTC+10:00)	L3 - Room 312 - WEA Sydney
Mon 21 May 2018	12:30pm - 2:30pm (UTC+10:00)	L3 - Room 312 - WEA Sydney
Mon 28 May 2018	12:30pm - 2:30pm (UTC+10:00)	L3 - Room 312 - WEA Sydney
Mon 04 Jun 2018	12:30pm - 2:30pm (UTC+10:00)	L3 - Room 312 - WEA Sydney
Mon 18 Jun 2018	12:30pm - 2:30pm (UTC+10:00)	L3 - Room 312 - WEA Sydney
Mon 25 Jun 2018	12:30pm - 2:30pm (UTC+10:00)	L3 - Room 312 - WEA Sydney

Pastels For Beginners and Intermediate

Pastels are both a drawing and painting medium and the ultimate tool for the creative artist. Learn techniques to utilise the sensation of colour – a universal language. Suitable for beginner and intermediate students. Cost of life model included in course fee. Tutor’s work COURSE OUTLINE Materials and tools. Pastel textures. Tonal Studies. Making colour work for you. Still Life. Portraiture. Landscape. Putting your knowledge together. MATERIALS LIST 1 x A3 Mi-Teinte Textured Paper... [More]

Pastels For Beginners and Intermediate

Tue 01 May - Tue 19 Jun 2018
10am - 12pm
8 sessions, 16 hours total

Dominique Millar

When	Time	Where
Tue 01 May 2018	10am - 12pm (UTC+10:00)	L3 - Room 309 - WEA Sydney
Tue 08 May 2018	10am - 12pm (UTC+10:00)	L3 - Room 309 - WEA Sydney
Tue 15 May 2018	10am - 12pm (UTC+10:00)	L3 - Room 309 - WEA Sydney
Tue 22 May 2018	10am - 12pm (UTC+10:00)	L3 - Room 309 - WEA Sydney
Tue 29 May 2018	10am - 12pm (UTC+10:00)	L3 - Room 309 - WEA Sydney
Tue 05 Jun 2018	10am - 12pm (UTC+10:00)	L3 - Room 309 - WEA Sydney
Tue 12 Jun 2018	10am - 12pm (UTC+10:00)	L3 - Room 309 - WEA Sydney
Tue 19 Jun 2018	10am - 12pm (UTC+10:00)	L3 - Room 309 - WEA Sydney

Oil/Acrylic Painting for Beginners

For anyone who has wanted to learn the fundamentals of oil or acrylic painting. We cover: how to arrange a palette and mixing an initial nine pools of colour from light to dark; and how to paint a range of objects, starting with the monochromatic before moving on to colour, while developing the knowledge of the relationship of both drawing and the modelling of form to painting. The main aim of this class will be to see and correctly record tone. Some prior drawing experience is... [More]

Oil/Acrylic Painting for Beginners

Thu 03 May - Thu 21 Jun 2018
6pm - 9pm
8 sessions, 24 hours total

Dominique Millar

When	Time	Where
Thu 03 May 2018	6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00)	L3 - Room 309 - WEA Sydney
Thu 10 May 2018	6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00)	L3 - Room 309 - WEA Sydney
Thu 17 May 2018	6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00)	L3 - Room 309 - WEA Sydney
Thu 24 May 2018	6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00)	L3 - Room 309 - WEA Sydney
Thu 31 May 2018	6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00)	L3 - Room 309 - WEA Sydney
Thu 07 Jun 2018	6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00)	L3 - Room 309 - WEA Sydney
Thu 14 Jun 2018	6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00)	L3 - Room 309 - WEA Sydney
Thu 21 Jun 2018	6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00)	L3 - Room 309 - WEA Sydney

Acrylic Painting: An Introduction

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. Cost of life model included in course fee. COURSE OUTLINES FOR NEW STUDENTS Introduction to acrylics, texture and colour mixing exercises Still life Tonal Study Landscape – part 1... [More]

Acrylic Painting: An Introduction

Fri 04 May - Fri 22 Jun 2018
12:30pm - 2:30pm
8 sessions, 16 hours total

Fiona O'Beirne

When	Time	Where
Fri 04 May 2018	12:30pm - 2:30pm (UTC+10:00)	L3 - Room 309 - WEA Sydney
Fri 11 May 2018	12:30pm - 2:30pm (UTC+10:00)	L3 - Room 309 - WEA Sydney
Fri 18 May 2018	12:30pm - 2:30pm (UTC+10:00)	L3 - Room 309 - WEA Sydney
Fri 25 May 2018	12:30pm - 2:30pm (UTC+10:00)	L3 - Room 309 - WEA Sydney
Fri 01 Jun 2018	12:30pm - 2:30pm (UTC+10:00)	L3 - Room 309 - WEA Sydney
Fri 08 Jun 2018	12:30pm - 2:30pm (UTC+10:00)	L3 - Room 309 - WEA Sydney
Fri 15 Jun 2018	12:30pm - 2:30pm (UTC+10:00)	L3 - Room 309 - WEA Sydney
Fri 22 Jun 2018	12:30pm - 2:30pm (UTC+10:00)	L3 - Room 309 - WEA Sydney

Watercolour/Pastel Painting

Choose 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, or valuable as a medium in itself. Watercolour painting is one of the most beautiful art forms. Explore both basic and creative techniques. On... [More]

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