Tuesday

pastels

Beginning with a focus on still life and then moving into the students own interests and style. Experience and explore the velvety medium of soft pastels. Linda is a supportive and inspiring tutor who has a very loyal following at CCC.

Places are limited in this class due to high demand.

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Tuesdays 09:30am to 12:00pm (2.5h)
04 February - 01 April
Cost: $257 for 9 weeks
Room: Studio 2
Teacher: Linda Finch


Australian Bird illustration***NEW

In this course, you will learn to create detailed illustrations of Australian birds using coloured pencils. Through structured lessons, you'll develop key skills in sketching, shading, layering colour, and texturing feathers to bring your bird drawings to life.

Course Structure:

  • Introduction to Materials:
    Begin by exploring the artist-quality materials used in coloured pencil work, including the best tools for achieving fine detail and vibrant colour.

  • Accurate Sketching and Proportions:
    Learn to sketch the basic shapes and proportions of birds, laying a strong foundation for your detailed illustration.

  • Shading and Depth:
    Develop your ability to add light and shadow, creating depth and dimension in your drawings through effective shading techniques.

  • Colour Identification and Layering:
    Gain a solid understanding of colour mixing and layering to replicate the natural hues and textures of Australian birds.

  • Texturing Feathers and Fine Details:
    Learn how to use coloured pencils to create the intricate details and textures of feathers, capturing the delicate and varied nature of bird plumage.

  • Collaborative Learning:
    Throughout the course, you'll work on a common bird illustration project, giving you the opportunity to learn alongside others, share insights, and receive constructive feedback.

By the end of the term, you will have completed a detailed bird illustration and be equipped with the skills to continue exploring coloured pencil techniques in your future artwork.

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Tuesdays 01:00pm - 03:00pm
04 February - 01 April
Cost: $276 for 9 weeks
Room: Studio 2
Teacher: Peta McDonald


 

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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Tuesdays 06:00pm - 08:00pm
04 February - 01 April
Cost: $270 for 9 weeks
Room: Studio 2
Teacher: Andrea Sinclair


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