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Casual sessions
Ongoing art lessons are offered on a once-a-week basis. The lessons are structured to meet the needs of individuals, and the group sessions are limited to six people at a time. Although the sessions are conducted in a relaxed atmosphere, care is taken to provide information and advice that ensures progress for the individual. The following aspects are given attention:
- Practical and technical aspects Objectives: To develop skills and learn to express through the different media - drawing in pencil, charcoal, conte, pastels et al, painting in oils, watercolors, acrylics and mixed media by choice. Basic approaches and techniques.
- Art theory Composition, the design and formal elements, perspective
- Art history Relate in a fun way to the history of art
- Philosophy Develop your own philosophy about your art.
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Workshops
Workshops are offered at the studio/gallery in Gauteng, South Africa, or at suitable venues worldwide as requested by patrons. Art holidays can also be arranged by request.
One- to three-day workshops are offered on the following:
- Oil painting: Basic course for beginners: Learn about the medium and instruments. How to start and finish a painting. Advanced courses: Advanced techniques, theory and visualization, developing your own style
- Acrylic painting: Basic course for beginners: Learn about the medium and instruments. How to start and finish a painting. Advanced courses: Advanced techniques, theory and visualization, developing your own style
- Watercolor painting: Basic course for beginners: Learn about the medium and instruments. Stretching paper, washes etc. How to start and finish a painting. Advanced courses: Advanced techniques, theory and visualization, developing your own style.
- Mixed media: The use of different materials, techniques and concepts in the making of mixed media artwork.
- Unlocking the creative artist within you: The techniques of obtaining self-knowledge and actualization through the creative process.
All courses and workshops offered are conducted by suitably qualified persons.