Night Classes

Painting – Create Your Own Colour Palette

Desmond Sweeney begintadv

Are you interested in colour? Learn how to identify colour schemes, explore different colour wheels and premix your own palette. Working on a painting look at the entire group of possible colours you will use, called a gamut, and define your own to create harmony in your work. This class is suitable for all levels of experience including beginners.

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Art History

An Introduction to Australian Art

Richard Gunning begint

Be introduced to the pleasures of Renaissance and Twentieth Century Art in a relaxed environment. This course will examine different ways of looking and appreciating art while considering aspects of Art History. Conducted as a series of talks with slides, students are encouraged to enter into discussions, however, no prior knowledge is necessary and handouts are supplied.

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Ceramics & Sculpture

Mosaic – Design, Colour & Technique

Sun 24 Feb 2019

Renae Martin begint

Interpret images to create your own detailed mosaics. Learn tile cutting, shaping, grouting, composition and how to work efficiently and effectively. Gain skills necessary to continue with your practice at home.

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Painting

Sketching in Watercolour – Catching the Moment

Sun 24 Feb 2019

Padma Hamilton begint

Learn how to catch moments of life in watercolour. Develop your observation skills and practice drawing and painting spontaneously with watercolours. Discover the versatility of this medium and enjoy a relaxing day working with lines and colour under the guidance of an experienced tutor.

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Painting

Oil Painting for Beginners – Developing Techniques NEW

Sun 24 Feb 2019 — Sun 31 Mar 2019

Joshua Cocking beg

Learn how to work with oil paint and gain an understanding of how form and tone are developed when painting with this exciting medium. With plenty of demonstrations and tutor guidance students will work on a painting over 6 weeks and choose from subject matter of still life or portraiture.

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Ceramics & Sculpture

Hand Carve a Wooden Spoon

Sun 24 Feb 2019

Andrew Christie beg

Whittle away the day making a beautiful wooden spoon that can serve as either a decorative piece or an item to use in your kitchen. Learn how use a selection of hand tools, carving and shaping techniques to create a beautiful finish. A very relaxing way to spend a day.

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Jewellery

Possibilities in Metal Casting (Night)

Tue 26 Feb 2019 — Tue 02 Apr 2019

Max Butcher begint

Learn the art of lost wax casting, creating miniature sculptural works in metal. Cast small–scale forms in new or recycled metal using a simple vacuum method and learn how to make them into wearable treasures. This is a great class on its own or linked with one of FAC’s other jewellery courses.

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Drawing & Printmaking

Linocut (Night)

Tue 26 Feb 2019 — Tue 02 Apr 2019

Shana James begint

Discover the secrets of linocut printmaking. Learn how to adapt your image, carve your plate and print your image on different paper. This course will also cover colour techniques and registration.

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Drawing & Printmaking

Drawing for the Absolute Beginner (Night)

Tue 26 Feb 2019 — Tue 02 Apr 2019

Angela Stewart beg

Starting from scratch, discover essential drawing skills in an encouraging environment. Learn observation skills, basic drawing methods and how to use various materials through exercises and demonstrations. Last session is with a life model.

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Ceramics & Sculpture

Plates, Cups & Bowls (Night)

Tue 26 Feb 2019 — Tue 02 Apr 2019

Lee Woodcock begintadv

Make plates and bowls to create a matching set to use at home. Learn different techniques to create beautiful, useful vessels. This course caters for all levels on the wheel and for those who prefer handbuilding. Lessons will be taught in throwing, making identical pieces and improving general skill levels.

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Ceramics & Sculpture

Drawing & Sculpting the Human Form (Night)

Tue 26 Feb 2019 — Tue 02 Apr 2019

Robyn Varpins begint

Working with a life model each week, look at the human figure from several viewpoints and use both drawing materials and clay to work on studies in both 2D and 3D.

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