Claire Spring (3 hour class)
Artwork by Claire Spring
NEW! New Ways with Oils, Acrylics and Mixed Media
Part 1: Painting in oils, acrylics and mixed media, Claire will guide you through a new way of integrating magical techniques that you will love. Claire will demonstrate her passion for colour and loose graphic quality across any number of subjects, reflecting her love of colour, style, technique and subject – floral, landscape, still life, pet portraits, seascapes etc. Larger than life is great.
Part 2: Building on your work in Part 1, you will feel challenged and excited while learning stunning new embellishments with which to complete your work, taking it to the next level.
Level: All
Duration: 8 weeks
Studio: Small
Dates: Oct 9, 16, 23, 30 Nov 6, 13, 20, 26
Time: WEDNESDAY 9.30 am – 12.30 pm (3 hour class)
Cost: Pay in 2 installments – Part 1 $212, Part 2 $212
Enrol: Claire Spring Mob 0418 588 484 OR email clairebellespring@gmail.com
Craig Penny
Craig Penny – Before the Race
NEW! Loose and Vibrant Acrylic Painting
We have been lucky enough to secure Craig Penny to take 3 half day classes to guide us through achieving a wonderful loose element to enhance our painting skills. Each week a different subject will be painted.
Craig studied art at Federation University, where painting and graphic design attracted most of his attention. He now teaches all over Australia and his paintings are in high demand.
Level: All
Duration: 3 weeks
Studio: large
Dates: Oct 9, 16 and 23
Time: WEDNESDAY 9 am – 12 noon
Cost: $135
Enrol: Craig Penny Mob 0413 316 299 OR email: craigpennyart@bigpond.com
Sally Burns
Sally Burns – mosaic
Mosaic House Number
All materials provided
In this fun filled 2-week course and with all materials and equipment provided, create your own beautiful and unique house number for your home. Sally will guide you through all the fundamentals of mosaic including design, cutting tiles, ceramics or glass in a safe way, as well as grouting and clean-up. Limited places available.
PLEASE NOTE Sally needs confirmation of booking by Oct 18.
Level: All
Duration: 2 weeks (4 hrs)
Studio: Small
Dates: Oct 27 and Nov 3
Time: SUNDAY 9am – 1pm
Cost: $130 plus $30 includes all materials and equipment
Enrol: Sally Burns 0422 247 228
Email: mustangmosaics@hotmail.com
Malcolm Beattie
Sparkling Watercolour
With his straightforward approach to vibrant watercolour painting, Malcolm will demonstrate and lead participants step-by-step through the painting process, expecting to complete one watercolour painting each session.
Advice and critique ongoing.
Level: All
Duration: 6 weeks
Studio: large
Dates: Oct 7, 14, 28 Nov 11, 25 Dec 2
Time: MONDAY 12.00pm -2.30pm
Cost: $250
Enrol: Malcolm Beattie 0408 997 814
Email: maroyn@bigpond.net.au
Julie Goldspink
Mastering Light and Mood in Watercolour
Increase your skills with Julie’s easy to follow visual instruction. Using a limited palette, you will learn to create mood and harmony. Study the colour wheel and colour mixing, plus all your elements of design. You will be shown how to lay down your initial washes to establish your lights. All materials discussed, and how and when to use them, as well as brush handling. Lots of fun as you steadily watch yourself progress.
Level: Some knowledge an advantage but not essential.
Studio: Small
Duration: 7 weeks
Dates: Oct 24, 31 Nov 7, 14, 21, 28 Dec 5
Time: THURSDAY 1pm – 4pm
Cost: $245
Enrol: Contact Julie – phone or text 0402 123 978 OR Email: julie@juliegoldspink.com.au
Julie Goldspink
Autumn Glow Healesville, acrylic painting by Julie Goldspink
Innovative Methods Using Acrylic
Give your acrylics a masterly look. Learn innovative and diverse methods to create different effects in your backgrounds; brush and palette knife skills to make and enhance your mark making. All elements of design covered with every new subject. Improve your colour mixing skills using a limited palette. Glazing techniques, varnishing tips. Continuous demos to watch as you tackle a variety of subject matter. Have fun with fellow students while you learn.
Level: Some knowledge an advantage.
Duration: 7 weeks
Studio: small
Dates: Oct 23, 30 Nov 6, 13, 20, 27 Dec 4
Time: WEDNESDAY 1.30pm – 4.30pm
Cost: $245
Enrol: Julie 0402 123 978 or 03 5952 63012
Email: julie@juliegoldspink.com.au
Su Fishpool
Explorations in Mixed Media
Working with mixed media is all about learning to become familiar with a range of materials, on their own, or mixed with others. We will explore the sorts of marks possible with different tools and techniques. Colour study, design aesthetics, and ways to create effects will also be investigated. Learning your preferred style and building the courage to express yourself is the aim. We never stop exploring!
Level: All levels
Duration: 8 weeks
Studio: Small
Dates: Oct 10, 24, 31 Nov 7, 14, 21, 28 Dec 5
Time: THURSDAY 10am – 12pm
Cost: $240
Enrol: Su Fishpool 0400 782 152
Nic Kirkman
Nic Kirkman
All Media – All Levels
This is a class for those wanting to be in complete charge of what they do but just wanting someone to give advice on how to do it a bit better each week. Each week is augmented with tutorials and demonstrations. Nic brings in her own work to share successes and challenges. It’s very much a studio vibe. Music…laughter…friendship…mutual inspiration!
Level: All levels
Duration: 8 weeks
Studio: Small
Dates: Oct 8, 15, 22, 29 Nov 12, 19 26 Dec 3
Time: TUESDAY 9am – 11:30am
Cost: $240
Enrol: Nic Kirkman 0426 614 363
Email: nickirkman@gmail.com
Diana Casey
Watercolour
This watercolour class is step by step, following the tutor for beginners to medium painters. We explore elements of drawing, composition, colour mixing, learning the ratio of paint to water, observation of nature and how to use your brushes to maximise effect on the paper. Each week you will create a different painting, drawing on lessons learned from week to week, and your experience and confidence will grow with a group of like minded, fun people.
Level: Beginners – Intermediate
Duration: 9 weeks
Studio: Small
Dates: Oct 8, 15, 22, 29 Nov 5, 12, 19, 26 Dec 3
Time: TUESDAY 7pm – 9pm
Cost: $270
Enrol: Diana Casey 0405 953 807
Email: dianacasey25@gmail.com
Malcolm Beattie
Direct and Vibrant Oils
This course is a practical, direct approach to painting vibrant, colourful oils, designed for all levels of experience. A variety of subject matter will be covered. Complex scenes will be simplified, enabling you to produce clean spontaneous paintings full of light. The aim will be to complete one small painting each session Malcolm will demonstrate and lead the participants step-by-step through the painting process.
Level: All levels
Duration: 7 weeks
Studio: Large
Dates: Oct 11, 25 Nov 1, 15, 22, 29 Dec 6
Time: FRIDAY 2pm – 4.30 pm
Cost: $290
Enrol: Malcolm Beattie 0408 997 814
Email: maroyn@bigpond.net.au
Glenn Hoyle
Red and Green – Oil – Glen Hoyle
Oils & Acrylics
Tuition covers all aspects of oil and acrylic painting with an easy-to-understand approach. Students will learn how to improve their skills.
Level: All
Duration: 8 weeks
Studio: Large
Dates: Oct 10, 24, 31 Nov 7, 14, 21, 28 Dec 5
Time: THURSDAY 12.30 – 3pm
Cost: $35 per class, paid weekly
Enrol: Glenn Hoyle 9789 6547 or 0481 274 290
Email: glennhoyle@tpg.com.au
Workshops & Art Groups
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UPSTART KIDS CLASSES – TERM 3, 2024
Maxine Pritchard
Art for Kids 7-11 – MONDAY
UPSTART at PAS is a perfect environment for nurturing creativity and building confidence in young children. The students are free to learn and create at their own pace as they develop and follow their interests. Our children’s classes focus on the basics of visual arts and aim to challenge young people’s inventiveness and develop their imagination as they explore different mediums.
Level: 7–11-year-olds
Duration: 9 weeks
Studio: Large
Dates: Oct 14, 21 28 Nov 11, 18, 25 Dec 2, 9, 16
Time: MONDAY 4pm– 6pm
Cost: $288
Enrol: Maxine 0466 578 542
Email: maxinepritchard@gmail.com or www.maxpritchard.com
Maxine Pritchard
Art for Kids 7-11 – TUESDAY
UPSTART at PAS is a non-competitive art program where children can learn and create freely. Our classes provide a wide variety of creative experiences which focus on learning the basics of visual arts and becoming familiar with a range of styles and art mediums. We challenge young people to explore ways to express themselves and to experiment with materials in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere.
Level: 7–11-year-olds
Duration: 9 weeks
Studio: Large
Dates: Oct 15, 22, 29 Nov 12, 19, 26 Dec 3, 10, 17
Time: TUESDAY 4pm – 6pm
Cost: $288
Enrol: Maxine 0466 578 542
Email: maxinepritchard@gmail.com or www.maxpritchard.com
Maxine Pritchard
Art for 11+ kids – THURSDAY
UPSTART at PAS is designed to offer students opportunities to build skills and pursue their interests and self-expression through art. Our classes for teens cover all aspects of visual arts. A wide range of materials and experiences are provided to reinforce and extend individual interests. We aim to challenge young people’s inventiveness, develop their imagination, and increase self-confidence through the process of making art.
Level: 11+ year olds
Duration: 9 weeks
Studio: Large
Dates: Oct 24, 31 Nov 7, 14, 21 28 Dec 5, 12, 19
Time: THURSDAY 4pm – 6pm
Cost: $288
Enrol: Maxine 0466 578 542 or
email maxinepritchard@gmail.com or
visit www.maxpritchard.com
Maxine Pritchard
Art for Teens 12-16 – WEDNESDAY
UPSTART at PAS is designed to offer students opportunities to build skills and pursue their interests and self-expression through art. Our classes for teens cover all aspects of visual arts. A wide range of materials and experiences are provided to reinforce and extend individual interests. We aim to challenge young people’s inventiveness, develop their imagination, and increase self-confidence through the process of making art.
Level: 12–16-year-olds
Duration: 9 weeks
Studio: Large
Dates: Oct 23, 30 Nov 6, 13, 20, 27 Dec 4, 11, 18
Time: WEDNESDAY 4pm – 6pm
Cost: $288
Enrol: Maxine 0466 578 542
Email: maxinepritchard@gmail.com or www.maxpritchard.com