STILL LIFE DRAWING, June 23-24

OVERVIEW

The objects of everyday life are imbued with meaning and beauty. Learn to communicate their power through colour and line in this weekend intensive. Using a variety of materials and subject matter we will explore personal style in representational painting and drawing. Students can expect to make a variety of still lifes.

SATURDAY (drawing)
11am
Introductions, coffee & overview of class
11:30
What is a still life?
Slideshow, inspiration, conversation
12
Mark making and
Getting to know drawing materials
12:30
Hot potato drawing
1
Snack
1:30
Setting up a still life
Composition, colour, symbolism
2
Blind contours
2:30
Drawing for detail
3
Drawing large and loose
3:30
Constructive criticisms, compliments and conclusions

SUNDAY (painting)
11am
Coffee & slideshow
11:30
Mark making, colour mixing and
Getting to know painting materials
12:30
Hot potato painting
1
Break
1:30
Set up still life, plot compositions
2
Paint from life
3:30
Constructive criticisms, compliments and conclusions

Saturday and Sunday, June 23-24