Create a woodcut of your favorite image. Keep it bold and simple and enjoy printing many combinations of different colours with various papers. Some paper and basic materials provided, imagination to be encouraged and other gorgeous papers for printing on to be bought to class. All basic materials provided.

Dates: Saturdays Nov 1, 8                                               

 Time: 10am – 5pm

Code: 2W084PR                             

Fee: $210 for two days (12 hours)

Create your own artwork to compliment your living space while expanding your thinking and creative process. Jane, an experienced artist/interior decorator, will help you complete a contemporary painting for your home. You will explore other artists’ works, art history, texture, mixed media, collage, colour, pattern, shape, form, using crayon, pencil, brushwork and acrylic paint effects. Create an artwork to have at home or give as a gift with soul. All basic materials provided if you wish to work on canvas please bring one on the day.

Dates: Sunday November 2             

Times: 10am – 5.30pm (with half hour lunch)

Code: 4W084P                                

Fee: $150 for one day (7 hours)

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Learn how to base, build up and polish a painting in Cubist/ Impressionist style concentrating on final detail and finish. All basic materials provided.

Dates: Saturday November 8             

Times: 10am – 4pm

Code: 5W084P                                

Fee: $130 for one day (5 hours)

Come behind the camera and back to basics. On this darkroom-based course you will learn camera handling, technique and basic B&W photographic processing including film developing and printing in Inverlochy’s own darkroom. Ideal for anyone wanting full control over the picture making process; Mark’s teaching will also benefit someone with experience who wants a refresher course. All darkroom materials provided but you will need an SLR camera, preferably with manual controls.

Date: Saturday, November 8                          

Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm

Code: 6W084PH                                 

Fee: $230 for two day (12 hours)

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Presentation is central to art – the white walls of the gallery allow the viewer to focus on the work. In the home, lack of an appropriate plinth or hanging system can mean that your sculpture languishes on a bookshelf or clutters up the coffee table. This weekend workshop is designed to remedy that. We will be making plinths and designing systems for displaying sculpture in the domestic environment that will enhance the work and allow you, the artist, to relax and enjoy your creation. Students should bring their sculpture to the class to facilitate the process. Tools and most materials are provided. Please wear shoes that cover your feet – this is for your safety in the workshop.

Dates: November 8, 9                                                

Time: 11am –6pm 

Code: 7W084S                             

Fee: $280 for two days (14 hours)

Spend a day painting one pose with a life model and ABC tutor Pippa Sanderson’s guidance. All basic materials provided.

Dates: Sunday November 9                   

Time: 10am –5pm

Code: 8WO84P                        

Fee: $150 for one day (6 hours)

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Learn how to construct and develop a drawing using Old Masters techniques. This class is especially for beginners. You will learn ink and wash techniques using a steel dip pen and coloured inks, perfect for painting studies! All basic materials provided.

Date: Sunday, November 9                

Time: 10am – 4pm (half hour lunch)

Code: 9W084P                             

Fee: $120 for one day (5.5 hours)

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This is an opportunity to draw directly from the life model by immediately scratching into the surface of a sheet of Perspex or soft polmer using a sharp point, needle, sandpaper, etc. The morning will be spent drawing/etching the figure in to the plate, and the afternoon making prints in the print studio. The prepared dry point surface will be linked up and the image transferred to paper through use of the printing press. All materials provided.

Dates: Saturday November 15              

Time: 10am – 5pm

Code: 10W084D                                 

Fee: $140 for one day (5 hours)
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Have you ever wanted to have a T-shirt, sweat-shirt, duvet cover or practically anything printed with your very own design? As well as teaching the basics of fabric printing using stencils and photo-emulsions, this course will help students create a fantastic fabric art. So bring along your design ideas and I will help bring them to life! There are a wide range of designs available in the class to use if you want some help to get the creative juices flowing. This course is suitable for both beginners and more experienced people. All materials are provided but you will need to purchase a screen from Bruce for $35.

Dates: November 15, 16        

Time:  9.30am – 4.30pm

Code: 11W084F                                      

Fee: $230 for two days (12 hours)

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Flowers, with their detailed form and beautiful colour, lend themselves to a variety of artistic interpretations and styles and watercolour is an ideal medium for this branch of painting. This workshop aims to extend the skills of those who already paint in watercolour, as well as for newcomers. We will start with drawing in pencil, and then move on to using colour. Various approaches to the subject will be considered, from fine detailed work to bold, free painting. Watercolour paper and basic watercolour paints provided. A list of optional materials and equipment will be sent on enrolment.

Dates: November 15, 16                          

Time: 10.30am - 4.30pm

Code: 12W084P                              

Fee: $220 for two days (10 hours)

PASTEL, CONTE , CHARCOAL - Tutor: Jason Secto

This one-day workshop is focused on learning and developing skills with these three drawing media. Jason will demonstrate methods and techniques that will bring out the best of the drawing media, you will be surprised how expressive you can be! With the knowledge and confidence gained you will be able to create mixed media artwork, or create pavement art while waiting for the bus! All materials provided.

Dates: Sunday November 16                                                

Time: 10am - 5pm (half hour lunch)

Code: 13W084D                           

Fee: $120 for one day (6.5 hours)

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Further your life drawing skills and look into the possibilities of mark-making, use of dry and wet media, and composition skills to describe the human form in the surrounding space as a means of individual expression. There will be four sessions over two days, each with a different model and change of format. All life models and basic materials provided.

Dates: November 22, 23                

Time: 10am – 4pm

Code: 15W084P                            

Fee: $240 for two days (10 hours)

Over the course of this two day workshop you will learn the art of acrylic painting by combining translucent washes with opaque finishes. You’ll learn new tricks to help you achieve your various acrylic desires. Beginners and experienced painters welcome. All basic materials provided.

Dates: November 22, 23                                         

Time: 10 – 4pm (half hour lunch)

Code: 16W084P                           

Fee: $210 for two days (11 hours)

Tired of having unfinished pieces in your workbox? Need to get those Xmas gifts completed soon? This weekend workshop is designed to enable you to work on your own projects with appropriate tuition and advice. Students are encouraged to discuss their learning needs prior to the workshop so that we can come prepared for action. All tools are provided. We will be working with hot metal covering footwear please; no open shoes, sandals, slides or jandals allowed. This is for your safety in the workshop.

Dates: November 22, 23

Time: 11am – 6pm (no lunch hour)

Code: 17W084J

Fee: $275 for two days (14 hours)

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People say that all art is a self-portrait and it’s true that inevitably everything you create reflects something of your personality and interests. This is a course of personal discovery in paint. Find out more about yourself and what you have lying dormant and unrealized. We will be aiming to find surprising new ways of working that satisfy us personally. Gary provides a relaxed, supportive environment that will encourage people from all levels of experience. All basic materials provided.

Dates: November 22, 23

Time: 10am – 5pm (no lunch hour)

Code: 18W084P                         

Fee: $240 for two days (14 hours)

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Come along to a one-day workshop concentrating on the elusive and crucial art of colour mixing. For those of you who want to save time and paint in fantastic shades and personal palettes. Jason will provide the tips and tricks in the intensive course that will have you producing that bright magenta or steely blue in seconds! All materials provided.

Dates: Saturday November 29           

Time: 10am – 5pm (half hour lunch)

Code: 19W084P                            

Fee: $120 for one day (6.5 hours)

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Pen and ink and ink drawing is a versatile artistic medium with a wide variety of styles developed over the centuries and up to the present day where it has particular application in book illustration. In this course we will commence using pencil drawings as a basis for finished pen and ink studies. A range of styles will be explored: bold and expressive, as well as fine detailed, leading on to the use of coloured ink. A list of optional materials and equipment will be sent to you on enrolment.

Dates: November 29, 30               

Time: 10.30am – 5pm

Code: 20WO84D                       

Fee: $230 for two days (11 hours)

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This workshop provides the opportunity to explore the expressive possibilities of working with the landscape and its dynamic processes as a starting point for painting. There will be two filed trips to draw and paint outdoors providing studies as a basis for painting in the studio on canvas or board. Practical instruction will be given in the use of painting media, including colour mixing and how to develop raw ideas in sketchbooks to the painting stage. You will be encouraged to experiment with a variety of painting techniques exploring the possibilities of layered and textured surfaces. This course is suitable for students who have had some drawing and painting experience. All basic materials provided.

Dates: November 29, 30                                   

Time: 10am - 5pm

Code: 22W084P                           

 Fee: $230 for two days (12 hours)

This workshop guides you step by step through the construction of an A5 traditional hard cover book. Combining traditional spine and corner detailed covers with folded and stitched pages, this style of book makes a perfect journal or sketchbook. All materials, equipment and comprehensive notes are supplied.

Dates: Sunday November 30                                   

Time: 9.30am - 4pm

Code: 23W084B                           

 Fee: $115 for one day (5.5 hours)

This two day workshop will give students an opportunity to work with a model in a studio environment. Christine's approach is supportive and encouraging introducing students first of all  to ways of drawing that favor the more structural anatomical approach. Instruction in the painting process will follow ensuring an enquiring and lively result. All levels of experience are welcome, students can choose the medium of their preference. It is suggested that students bring something for a shared lunch. Basic materials and model provided. Studnets may also bring their own materials.

Date: December 6, 7

Time: 10am - 4pm

Code: 24W084P

Fee: $240 for two days (10 hours)

This class gives you the opportunity to work under the guidance of skilled watercolourist, Caroline Hillier, to improve and hone your skills in this beautiful medium. This weekend course is for those already painting in watercolour or who have recently started painting. The course will introduce you to this exciting and adventurous medium, using modern techniques. It will quickly develop your own style and preferences, and provide information on different materials and papers, as well as exploring a variety of approaches to subject matter. You will need to bring your own paint and brushes . A list of materials and equipment will be sent to you on enrolment.

Dates: December 6, 7        

Time: 10.30am – 4.30pm

Code: 25W084P                               

Fee: $210 for two days (10 hours)

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An advanced course for students with some experience in basic black and white developing techniques. Based in the darkroom, this course introduces the zone system. This system gives you control of the creative process and lets you process your film and prints in a way that fits with your vision. Access to a 35mm camera, preferably with manual controls, is essential. Two films, one packet of paper plus chemicals are provided.  This course is ideal for students who have already completed Mark’s Basic Black and White Photography course.

Dates: December 6, 7        

Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm

Code: 26W084PH                               

Fee: $230 for two days (12 hours)