Impressions Artist Workshops 2012

The following Impressions' Artist Workshops/Courses have been scheduled in 2012

 To register, call in-store or write to: -
Fees are payable upon registration. Payments can be made by cash, eftpos, credit card, cheque or direct credit on-line. 
Classes will proceed subject to minimum registration numbers achieved.

Venue: All Impressions Art Courses / Workshops are held in Impressions' Studio, behind the store. Access from Petrie Car Park, on McGlashen Avenue, Richmond.

Ongoing Courses

Seriously Fun Watercolours

What attracts us to watercolour painting? Is it the magic created when one transparent watercolour is layered over another?

                                                                                                      

 Or perhaps it is the fresh sparkle of a single beautifully laid brushstroke of colour laid on a dappled surface.

Whatever the appeal is for you, it is easy to learn to create pleasing paintings, when you have expert guidance. This course is suited to both novice and experienced artists looking to start or further develop their watercolour skills in a relaxed group. Because class numbers are kept small, each student can be given individual tuition to take them to the next step in their skill development.

Beryl Yeoman is the tutor for this course. She has many years of experience, and her paintings illustrate the very best in watercolour technique

A list of materials required is available at Impressions upon registration.

Term 1 commences 7 February (9 weeks) $180, Term 2 commences 24 April (10 weeks) $200, Term 3 commences 17 July (11 weeks) $220, Term 4 commences 16 October (9 weeks) $180.

Recreational Drawing and/or Painting  

Tutor: Larisse Hall 

This series of classes is suitable for the 'recreational' artist with Larisse taking you on a weekly journey of fun and creative exporation, developing your art to its full potential!

Larisse tailors her tuition to individual class members, allowing each to fully explore and develop skills from drawing through to painting.

Students will advance their individual works, using techniques and concepts introduced weekly by Larisse. The course content will cover such things as inspiration, composition, colour mixing, perspective along with the importance of contrast, tone and positive crtitique techniques through to the successful and satisfyling completion of each artwork!

 Classes have a maximum of 6-8 students, so that Larisse is able to provide individualized tuition  allowing each student to fully develop and complete their own exciting masterpiece. Larisse will teach a range of stunningly easy painting skills each week. 

 The Impressions Studio is set up specifically for artists and makes painting a breeze in a friendly and relaxed environment that enhances the creation of your very own masterpiece. Park in the Petrie Car Park on McGlashen Avenue and just look for the signs for the Studio behind the Impressions store. 

                                                                                               

  Materials to Bring:1 x A4 sketch pad and graphite pencil &/or pen—these will be needed for all sessions.

Painting materials will be discussed in Week 1, so that you can acquire only those materials that suit your specific needs.

Fee:  Term fees are payable to Impressions. Payment can be made by cheque, credit card, direct credit (A/C 010677 0064313 00) or in-store by cash / eftpos. Students will be issued with  tickets, one for each session pre-paid. One ticket is to be given to the Tutor at each class attended. In the event that a student must miss a class, the unused ticket can be presented to attend classes in the next term. Course fees are not refundable unless cancellation is received at least 2 weeks before the start date.

REGISTRATIONS CAN ONLY BE CONFIRMED UPON RECEIPT OF THE FEE PAYABLE 

Register for any or all of these workshops at Impressions, 11a Sundial Square, Ph 03 544 5756, or email at impressions@actrix.co.nz.

Day Workshops

Recreational Drawing &/or Painting - 2 Day Classes with Larisse Hall

These two day classes are ideal for anyone looking for a "kick-start" to their drawing and/or painting for the New Year. Students may want to progress works already underway or would like a concentrated start to a new year of art. Because the group is small, Larisse is able to guide each student individually while you take advantage of the social aspect of working in a group setting. All media are catered for.

Glazing - A One Day Workshop with Larisse Hall

Learn the traditional techniques of applying layers of transparent colour to maximuise the effects of light in your work. This course will cover both acrylic and oils. You will develop techniques to eradicate brush marks and others to emphasise them. This class will introduce you to basic colour mixing formulae that will allow you to create your own unique colour palette - the effects that can be achieved are unlimited.

Acrylic Painting Techniques with Catherine Kent

Includes monotype prints, reveal techniques, glazing and layering, incorporating texture and more. 

Short Courses

  1. Introduction to Pastel Painting - 4 weekly sessions: 10.30-11.45am, Tuesdays 6,13,20 & 27 March, $40 + BYO materials
  2. Portraiture - 4 weekly sessions, 10.30 - 11.45am, Tuesdays 5,12,19 & 26 June, $40 + BYO materials
  3. Priming & Stretching Canvas - 2 weekly sessions - 15 & 22 June, 10.30 - 11.45am, $25 + Materials

Artist Inspiration Workshops

Tuesdays 10.30 - 11.45am

  1. Colour Mixing - 3 April, $12 incl. materials
  2. Water-soluble Pencils & Inktense Blocks, 1 May, $10 incl. materials
  3. Composition - 15 May, $10 + BYO materials
  4. Image Transfer - 17 July, $12 incl. materials
  5. Line & Wash - 21 August, $10 + BYO sketching materials
  6. Using Metallic Leaf - 24 August, $10 incl. materials
  7. Painting with Oil Sticks - 11 September, $10 incl. materials

Where a workshop is over-subscribed, repeat sessions will be offered where possible.

Individual Tutorials

One-to-one tuition is available on a limited basis. If you would like some individual guidance, discuss your needs with us, and if we can help we will. Fees will vary according to the student's requirements.