Adult Classes

Still Life Painting

This is a great way to start the year.

Bring your objects along to compose a still life. We will play with shape and colour to complete several paintings using acrylic paint on canvas, over five sessions.

Mondays 10am – 12.30pm

12th,19th Jan, 2nd, 9th and 16th Feb

$265 includes all tuition, materials and morning tea

Drawing Buildings

On location, we will be out and about the CBD capturing the building in quick sketches, before developing the use of media further in the studio.

Drawing is so good for the brain. You will be amazed at your progress.

Wednesdays 5.30pm – 7.30pm

14th Jan-4th Feb (4 weeks)

$220 includes all tuition, materials and afternoon tea

LINOPRINTMAKING

This technique is addictive. We can start from your design and develop the print using several layers of colour. There are many variables and I will take you through each step, so that you understand the process thoroughly. With a plan you can create a print using between 4 to 8 colours.

Numbers are strictly limited, so book soon.

2 days

Saturdays 10am – 4.00pm

17th and 24th Jan

$360 includes all tuition, materials and morning tea

Ceramics - Hand built Bowls and Cups

You can explore and develop your hand building skills in this class. You will be working with pinch pots and coiling, which will lead to a wonderful series of objects over five sessions.

We will also coordinate your glazing to unify the set of objects.

Thursdays 10am – 12.30pm

29th Jan,5th , 12th, 19th, 26th Feb

$265 includes all tuition, materials and morning tea

Painting Techniques Inspired by Clarice Beckett

Understanding the techniques used by Clarice Beckett gives you the opportunity to work in the style and apply to your own compositions.

I’m looking forward to introducing the life and work of this artist, over 5 sessions. Make sure you view the Summer exhibition in Bowral (100 works from the NGA Collection)

Tuesdays 1pm – 3.30pm

3rd,10th,17th, 24th Feb, 3rd March

$265 includes all tuition, materials and afternoon tea

FIGURE DRAWING

Learn the basics of human proportion and perspective through the practice of figure drawing.

Each week we will build your skills using a variety of poses and models.

4 Sessions

Mondays 5.30pm – 7.30pm

11TH,18th,25th Feb, 4th Mar

$245 includes all tuition, materials and afternoon tea

BLUE SQUARE PAINTING DAY

Come and paint your entry for the Blue Square Art Prize.

This long-standing exhibition, started by Arthead, honouring the memory of Bob Millis, contributes funds for cancer research.

It is a relaxed day, painting together.

Canvas supplied.

Friday 20th February

10am – 4.00pm

$60 includes all tuition and materials

Sumi Painting with Stephen Carroll

Due to popular demand, he’s back.

Stephen Carroll is an expert in the traditions of Chinese and Japanese Sumi Painting.

He will guide you through the moves and harmonise your mind, body, ink and brush to work as one. The workshop imbibes a meditative experience to all who attend.

Saturday 21st of February

10am – 12.30pm

$330 includes all tuition, materials and morning tea

CREATIVE CLAY POTS

At Creative Space, we love hand building quirky pots with personality. Some even have faces. While still functional, we’ll be pushing into sculptural vessels, to see where this takes us.

Think textures, colours and overlay of glaze effects. Really looking forward to seeing your work here. 6 sessions

Mondays 10am – 12.30pm

23rd Feb, 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd 30th March

$330 includes all tuition, materials and morning tea

ECO DYEING

Our research continues in the magical, mysterious world of eco dyeing. We will explore a range of fabrics, mordants and plants for the most effective results.

Natural dyes can come from a range of sources, including plants, but also soils. I can’t wait to see your results.

Thursdays 10am – 12.30pm

5TH,12TH,19TH,26TH March, 2nd April.

$265 includes all tuition, materials and morning tea

Inspired by Grace Cossington Smith

Grace was known for her extraordinary use  of colour, developed through her travels and study of European Modernism. We will apply to our own compositions and adopt her application of paint.

Prepare yourself to create unique works of art.

4 sessions.

Tuesdays 1pm – 3.30pm

10th, 17th,24th, 31st March

$225 includes all tuition, materials and afternoon tea

COMPOSING AND PAINTING STILL LIFE

Using your own objects, we will design your unique still Life and use a range of media, from pastels to oil paints to complete your artworks.

I’m looking forward to exploring Still Life with this approach.

4 SESSIONS 

Wednesdays 5.30pm – 7.30pm

11th, 18th, 25th March, 1st April

$220 includes all tuition, materials and morning tea

Develop Your Art Practice

Do you want to go further with your art practice? Would you like to have an exhibition or develop a series of works? Or would you like help with your artist CV? This consultative offering is designed for you as a one-on-one coaching system. We’ll meet to discuss and identify your goals then work together to formulate a plan to achieve them. A minimum of two sessions are offered to ensure adequate time for planning and follow up. Get in touch to see if this development opportunity is right for you.

By Application / By Appointment

All sessions will occur in the studio at Creative Space Goulburn.

To inquire, please call Barbara Nell on 042783269 or email [email protected]