Drawing & Printmaking

Ink Drawing in a Day

Sat 19 Jan 2019

Gera Woltjer begint

Delve into the fluid world of ink drawing. Learn how to control the ink on paper and other surfaces by drawing different objects and experimenting with washes. In the afternoon push your skills further by drawing a figure, learning about expressive marks and how to capture the body and face in ink. Part of this session is with a clothed model.

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Learn to Draw

Mon 04 Feb 2019 — Mon 25 Feb 2019

Shana James beg

Start your journey into art with this short course that covers the basics. Under the expert tuition of artist Shana James, learn how to draw from still life. Discover how to use tone to create light and shade and how to get the most out of your drawing materials.

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Explore Print

Mon 04 Feb 2019 — Mon 01 Apr 2019

Shana James begint

Have you always wanted to try your hand at printmaking? Or are you looking to extend your skills? Be guided through different types of printmaking by tutor Shana James. You can work on your own project or be given an idea to start you off. Choose between linocut and drypoint or try your hand at all of them throughout the course.

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Pastels

Mon 04 Feb 2019 — Mon 01 Apr 2019

Jo Darvall begint

Discover the luscious qualities of pastels. Enjoy the energy and vigour of this simple medium that was a favourite of artists like Degas and Picasso.

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Drawing for a Travel Diary

Wed 06 Feb 2019 — Wed 03 Apr 2019

Joss Gregson begint

Begin by learning essential drawing techniques in the studio before moving to interesting locations around Fremantle and the surrounding area. Learn to draw quickly to capture the essence of any scene. Enhance your drawing skills and be introduced to drawing on your tablet or iPad as an additional part of this course, or concentrate on paper and pen if you prefer.

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Discover Printmaking: Step-by-Step Linocut

Wed 06 Feb 2019 — Wed 27 Feb 2019

Shana James beg

Linocut is a printmaking technique that involved carving an image into linoleum (yes the flooring!). Guided by an experienced tutor you’ll start by creating an image and learning the carving process before printing the image on FAC’s press. Come away with some new skills and a striking black and white image which can be printed multiple times.

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Discover Printmaking: Step-by-Step Etching

Wed 06 Feb 2019 — Wed 27 Feb 2019

Shana James beg

Always wondered what an etching is? Come and learn this traditional technique in a step-by-step class with plenty of tutor guidance. Using a copper plate as your surface, draw an image directly onto the plate and then discover how to create the etching using (non-toxic) acid. Once the image is fixed, learn about how to print onto paper using FAC's etching press. A great class for beginners and those wanting to try out something new.

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Discover Pastels

Fri 08 Feb 2019 — Fri 22 Mar 2019

Daniela Dlugocz begint

Learn new skills and techniques using soft pastels and discover how to use this versatile medium in different ways. Do you have a photograph or picture that you would like to recreate in pastels? Bring it to class and be guided through your project. Discuss various choices of surface, colour, fixatives and framing.

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Tonal Drawing

Fri 08 Feb 2019 — Fri 15 Mar 2019

Daniela Dlugocz begint

Learn to see things tonally and how to apply it to paper to create a 3D effect rather than just as shapes and colour. Working with pastels, charcoal and graphite, you’ll explore the richness of tone in your drawings.

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