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TERM 1 : ADULT ART CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
1st Feb - 5th April 2012
The gallery offers a range of fabulous high quality art classes taught by carefully selected practising artists. Classes are held in a relaxed environment and cater for all abilities from beginners to the more advanced students. Teaching with most mediums including oil, acrylics, pastels, charcoals and pencil. Our art tutors include well-known artists such as; Tim Wilson and James Lawrence. Local tutors include Finela Moore, Talulah Belle, Sharon Watson, Alexandra Holmes, Graham Crow, Stuart Sims and Lisa Christiansen.Term classes and weekend workshop numbers are small (usually between 5-8 students) to allow plenty of individual attention and feedback.
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Lets Get Abstract
Tutor: Graham Crow
Time: Four Monday Evenings 6 - 8pm
Dates: 5, 12, 19, & 26th March
Cost: $150.00 + art supplies required - list given upon enrollment
Popular professional artist, Graham Crow, will take his students on a journey uncovering the essential principals and techniques for abstract mixed media art. He will share his ideas and tips along with his philosophy on creating abstract art with integrity.
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Get Wet - Dip your toes in Watercolour
Tutor: Nick Eggelston
Time: Four Friday afternoons 12.30 - 2.30pm
Dates: 23rd March - 13 April (4 weeks)
Cost: $150.00 + art supplies required - list given upon enrollment
Nick Eggleston is a local Tauranga artist who has been painting and teaching art for more than 20 years, exhibiting nationally and internationally. Using the magical properties of watercolour paint, Nick has developed techniques that give vibrancy and colour to a medium that is easy and accessible to use. ‘Watercolour painting is like alchemy. You learn to work in partnership with a medium that sometimes has a life of it’s own!'
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Fundamentals of Acrylic painting
Tutor: Nick Eggelston
Time: Four Friday afternoons 12.30 - 2.30pm
Dates: 24th Feb - 14nd March (4weeks)
Cost: $150.00 + art supplies required - list given upon enrollment
Students will expect to learn essential technical and visual skills to enable them to get the best from acrylics. Everything from correcting constructing a painting so that it is technically sound (creating longevity in an artwork), through to selecting the right paints and mediums for the best results. If you are a new artist looking for a confidence boost then this is the 'must do' art class for you!
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Expressive Acrylic Painting
Tutor: Tallulah Belle
Time: Four Wednesday afternoons 12.30 - 2.30pm
Dates: 22 & 29th Feb, 7 & 14th March (4 weeks) or
21 & 28th March, 4 & 11th April (4 weeks)
Cost: $150.00 + art supplies required - list given upon enrollment
Tallulah's class will teach you practical,creative acrylic painting techniques. This is for anyone wanting to gain new skills & techniques or for getting the experienced painters to loosen up their current methods! This is a loose, fun, free form of acrylic painting which focuses on landscape, portrait and still life - use some of the classes to try your hand at palette knife painting.
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Finding Expression in Acrylic
Tutor: Tallulah Belle
Time: Four Wednesday evenings 6.30 - 8.30pm
Dates: 22, 29 Feb & 7 & 14th March (4 weeks)
21, 28 March & 4, 11th April (4 weeks)
Cost: $150.00 + art supplies required - list given upon enrollment
This course is ideal for those of you that have often thought about trying your hand at acrylic painting, but aren't quite sure if it's for you? On Tallulah's fun acrylic course you will focus on your favorite expressionst subject matter while being guided Tallulah.
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Abstraction with Mixed Media: one day workshop
Tutor: Graham Crow
Time: 10am - 4pm
Dates: Saturday 31st March
Cost: $118.00 + art supplies required - list given upon enrollment
Abstraction pure and simple. Learn how to start, simplify, add some rhythm, work with colour and composition, and recognise when to stop.
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Life Drawing Details: one day workshop
Tutor: Graeme Crow
Time: 10am - 3pm
Dates: Saturday 24th March
Cost: $150.00 + art supplies required - list given upon enrolment
Join this popular tutor in this fresh dynamic approach to life drawing. Encouraging individual style while experimenting with gesture, line and proportion; as well as learning about light source. Start with sketching a life model then utilizing chalk, pastel and acrylic paint to colour your sketches. |
If you would like to enroll on one of these ArtStudio courses please click here to e-mail Harrisons Gallery or phone 07 5789 322 to speak to one of our friendly staff members.
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