GOSFORD REGIONAL GALLERY
Art Classes Term One January to April 2017
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Watercolour with Anne Brack Mondays, 9am - 12pm 6 February - 27 March, $250/$235 (members) for eight weeks. This class is suitable for all students, from beginner to advanced. Students will be able to work on their own projects and will receive individual instruction in all methods of watercolour, including pen and pastels. Exploring Mixed Media with Belinda Lindhardt, Mondays, 12.30pm - 3.30pm 6 February - 27 March, $250/$235 (members) for eight weeks. This class teaches a variety of mixed media techniques from fundamentals to adding textures and combining media. Guided lessons will be provided for the first half of the term. As inspiration and confidence builds, students will begin to
work individually and learn different techniques to create their own artwork. Ideal for beginners and intermediate artists. Portrait Drawing Sessions: Long Poses every Monday evening, 6.30pm - 9pm. February to November. There is no class on the fifth Monday of the month when this occurs. $15 per week (pay on night) This is a drop-in, untutored group which is ideal for those with some experience wishing to improve their portrait techniques or work on one artwork to conclusion. These sessions are based on one pose for a four week period for students who wish to work directly from life on paintings, sculptures or more detailed studies. A new pose commences on the first Monday of the month and continues for four consecutive Mondays.
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Central Coast Botanical Art Group Tuesdays, 9am - 12pm 7 February - 28 March $150 /$140 (members) for nine weeks. This group aims to foster members’ learning and experimentation in the genre of botanical art through sharing and discussion. The group has no regular tutor, however members freely offer constructive advice to each other. New members are very welcome.
Plants and their Pollinators with Molly Gill Tuesdays, 12.30pm - 3.30pm 7 February - 28 March, $250/$235 (members) for eight weeks. This class will explore the unique relationship between plants and their animal pollinators. Subjects this term will be bats and other mammals, birds and insects and the plants with which they share a unique relationship. The class will incorporate a variety of artistic techniques along with taxonomic information for each plant and animal species explored. All artistic levels are welcome.
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Develop expression in your painting with Jon Ellis, Wednesdays, 10am - 3pm 8 February - 29 March, $350/ $335 (members) for eight weeks. Through the guidance of Jon Ellis, students will learn to develop their own style and expression. This class will have minimal structure and students will be set individual tasks based on their level and areas of interest. Students will gain a thorough understanding of colour theory, design and composition and work in a variety of mediums including oil, acrylic and mixed media. This extended class will allow students to fully immerse themselves into their project.
Watercolour with Warwick Webb Thursdays, 9am - 12pm and 12.30pm - 3.30pm, 16 February - 6 April $250/$235 (members) for eight weeks. This watercolour class will develop students confidence in all areas of the medium, at a level suitable to each individual. Starting with a limited palette students will work on washes and skies while developing their skills and progressing into other areas. Warwick Webb is a well-known watercolourist and is a member of the Australian Watercolour Institute and the Australian Society of Marine Artists.
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Life Drawing Sessions Every Thursday evening February - November 6.30pm - 9pm. $15 per week (pay on night) This is a drop-in group which requires no booking. This class is ideal for those with some experience wishing to improve their technique and build a folio of drawings. Pastels Art Group Fridays, 9am - 12pm 10 February - 7 April $150/$135 (members) for nine weeks The Pastels Art Group is a group of like-minded artists which meets on Friday mornings in a friendly and supportive environment. The group has no regular tutor, however members freely offer constructive advice to each other. Those wishing to utilise other 2-dimensional water-based media are also welcome to enrol.
The Artist’s Studio with Alice Haigh Fridays, 12.30pm -3.30pm 10 February - 31 March $250/$225 (members) for eight weeks. A class with a dash of panache. Are your perspectives perplexing, watercolours worrisome, drawing daunting? Respected teacher Sandra McArthur will alleviate these problems in a novel and unique way. Students will learn how to paint incredible pictures without ever using a brush.
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Kids Art and Drawing with Belinda Lindhardt Mondays, 4pm - 5.30pm 6 February - 27 March Ages 6-14yrs $165/$155 (members) for eight weeks. This class covers a little of everything to give students experience with a variety of different mediums. Students will draw and paint in watercolour, acrylics, charcoal, pencils and pens in exercises tailored to suit the children.
Emerging Art-itudes with Sandra McArthur Fridays, 4pm - 5.30pm 10 February - 31 March Ages: 6-14yrs $165/$155 (members) for eight weeks. Experienced Art Teacher Sandra McArthur focuses on core art techniques and skills in a fun and friendly environment. Students will complete works using a range of materials
H OW TO BOOK
Bookings and payment can be made online via Gosford Regional Gallery’s website: www.gosford.nsw.gov.au/galleries Alternatively, payment can be made at: 36 Webb Street, East Gosford P (02) 4304 7550 E gallery@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au Conditions of enrolment >> The minimum class size is five students. >> Classes will be cancelled if there are insufficient students. Should cancellation be necessary, you will be notified of cancellation by phone as early as possible prior to class commencement, and a refund will be issued. >> Gosford Regional Gallery reserves the right to change tutors, change class times, venue and structure, or to reduce the length of the class if there are insufficient numbers. >> Unruly behaviour by children in classes is unacceptable. Gosford Regional Gallery reserves the right to refuse enrolment should such circumstances arise. >> Refunds will not be given if a student discontinues a class once the class has begun, or if cancelled less than 48 hours before the start of classes. >> A $10 administration fee will be applied to changes in enrolment. >> A non-refundable online booking fee exists of $0.30
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