Come and explore Landscape Painting in a studio environment under the guidance of an experienced tutor, Joss Gregson. Learn how to make colour and light work for you in your paintings. Weekly demonstrations and exercises will take you through different approaches from brushwork to palette knives, the use of texture and different mediums, the importance of composition, atmosphere and the creation of depth. Learn how to paint clouds, sky, grass, trees, the oceans and everything in between.

What to bring:-

• Acrylic paint  -
  • Titanium white
  • Carbon black
  • Matisse Primary red, yellow and blue
  • Prussian blue
  • Cerulean blue
  • Burnt Umber
  • Cadmium yellow medium
  • Phthalo green or blue
• Canvas, bring A4 size for first class
• Visual diary or A4 watercolour pad (250gsm)
• Brushes selection to include - medium sized nylon/prolon flat, filbert, round plus a small round (Westart Scholastic Brush Set is a good start)
• Palette (e.g., ice cream container lid is fine or a pro wet palette - rectangular)
• Water jar
• Rags
• Apron or painting shirt
• Further materials may be required throughout the course

COVID

Please note, COVID restrictions may apply at the time of this course. By enrolling, you agree to abide by the restrictions at all times while onsite. Please visit the COVID Safe page on our website to read the most up to date information or visit wa.gov.au.

Building Access:

FAC is a heritage listed building with access limitations. If you have any special access requirements, please contact reception on 9432 9555 before enrolling in a course.

Students with Special Requirements:

If you or the person you are wishing to enrol has special requirements, please contact Reception on 9432 9555 or email ArtsCentre@fremantle.wa.gov.au to discuss suitability and how we can help.

Roof Works:

FAC are currently in the final stages of a long-term project to refurbish, repair and protect one of the City’s best loved heritage buildings. For more information, please head to: Roof Restoration - Fremantle Arts Centre Heritage Building (fac.org.au), please direct any questions about the roof works to: info@fremantle.wa.gov.au