Friday
Open Studio on fridays
Have a project that needs finishing up? Or maybe you just have a bit of free time on a Friday morning and want to be productive!
Our Open Studio session is perfect for students wishing to unleash their creative potential, without boundaries or supervision.
In 2025, Andrea Sinclair will supervise for 2 hours for the first four weeks of this course.
Fridays 09:30am to 12:30pm
07 February - 04 April
Cost: $229 for 9 weeks
Room: Studio 1
Teacher: Andrea Sinclair & unsupervised
Japanese ink
Sumi-e is the ancient art of Japanese brush painting. Traditionally, paintings feature subjects from nature, such as flowers and birds.
You will learn to feel and capture the meaning of objects from nature with your interpretation then you will express the objects variously with brush pressure, rhythm, tones and confidence in your strokes. There is much more to creating an image during the process of Japanese ink painting; it is also meditative practice.
The experience of Sumi-e brings a sense of peace and harmony to the artist, and finished artworks are created to arouse the same sense of joy and tranquility in the viewer.
All materials including brushes included
Fridays 01:00pm to 03:00pm
07 March - 04 April
Cost: $257 for 5 weeks
Room: Studio 1
Teacher: Junko Azukawa
INTRO TO watercolour***NEW
Are you desperate to start painting with watercolour, but it looks so daunting and
technical that you just don’t know where to start?
Over 4 weeks, this class will guide you
through the basics of watercolour. Starting with simple, almost calligraphy-like brush strokes. We will play with methods of applying paint to paper using 3 main techniques; dry on dry, wet on dry and wet on wet.
Using only the 3 primary colours at the start we will mix our own colour wheel to gain an understanding of the infinite range of colours that are at your fingertips. And finally we will finish with a simple uncomplicated still-life or landscape, I will guide you, but the choice will be yours. My approach is to always be open minded and offer a class which is friendly, easy
and playful with absolutely no pressure.
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Fridays 01:00pm - 03:00pm
07 February - 28 February
Cost: $156 for 4 weeks
Room: Studio 1
Teacher: Mark Whitaker
Intro to colour & mixed media
In this class, students will explore the fundamentals of colour, tone, shade and value-essential elements for discovering your own unique artistic voice. If you’ve ever found your palette to be muddy, this class will help you match your reference images with greater ease.
We’ll create two sets of primary colour wheels enabling you to mix nearly any colour you desire. You’ll learn how to approach each new artwork with a fresh perspective and select colours to achieve your intended results. We will also look into preparing different painting surfaces, paint mixing, mediums, varnishes, upscaling work and how to create a good composition. For returning students, we’ll build upon your existing techniques and painting skills throughout the term. In the final sessions, you will use your own personally developed palette to create original pieces equipping you with tools to further enhance your colour knowledge.
This class is for beginners as well as those who wish to revisit the basics to revitalise their work. We will discuss all of these paints, brushes and other supplies in week one, so if you do not have everything on the first day it is fine.
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Fridays 01:00pm - 03:00pm
07 February - 04 April
Cost: $270 for 9 weeks
Room: Studio 2
Teacher: Andrea Sinclair
crochet + craft club
Join experienced teacher Sarjit in a fun, relaxed environment where you’ll begin by learning how to crochet a beginner’s square (which can eventually become a throw blanket).
If you have existing experience with crochet you’re welcome to share expertise and contribute to the group.
Come and enjoy this crafty and creative artform!
Please bring any needles, threads or wools that you already have.
Fridays 10:00am to 12:00pm
07 February - 04 April
Cost: $90 for 9 weeks
Room: Meeting Room 1
Teacher: Sarjit Manku
watercolour with it hao
Come experiment with pigment and the alchemy of water that is essential to this complex and beautiful medium.
Continue your journey and grow your watercolour painting confidence in this 8 week program. Award-winning artist, It Hao Pheh offers a a wealth of experience in painting and teaching spanning 30 years.
This class requires watercolour experience.
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Fridays 09:30am to 12:00pm (2.5h)
07 February - 04 April
Cost: $288 for 9 weeks
Room: Studio 2
Teacher: It Hao Pheh