Spend this Saturday immersed in the art making world. Allow yourself to make art that is both unique and effective by exploring a few simple styles and techniques. You will have 2 artworks at the completion of this course as well as smaller pieces from our practices. The day is split into 3 sections; drawing, painting and a collaborative activity. Enjoy the peacefulness of art making with chilled music playing, a calm environment and have a break with delicious homemade chai tea, fresh plunger coffee and gourmet snacks provided.

Course Outline:

This workshop will teach you the basics for creating unique and modern artworks:

• Warm up with 3 different practices designed to eliminate the perfectionist and enjoy the practice of creating.
• colour practice and the play of colour and composition on a canvas
• BREAK: chai tea, plunger coffee and cake/ snacks provided (vegan/gluten free options available)
• Painting: from the previous process, use your image on canvas to create modern/ minimalist painting.
• LUNCH BREAK (lunch not provided)
• 30mins to complete painting
• Drawing on paper: learn 3 different techniques/styles to create effective modern drawings
• Choose from one style and apply to A3 quality paper for a final artwork
• Final fun artwork as a collective and afternoon snacks/ teas

Learning Outcomes:

• Confidence in the basics of art making to start you on your creative journey
• Freedom to create in your style
• To have fun with art making
• Create completed artworks from various processes
• Learn the fundamentals of painting, drawing and creative expression

What to bring:

• Your own art journal (good quality paper, size A4)
• HB, 2B, 4B pencils
• Sharpener
• Black and blue pen (your preference of style and brand)
• Paper, canvas, paints and brushes will be provided.

Art Supplies Discount:

As an added bonus for learning Art with SGSCC, all enrolled students are entitled to a generous 10% discount off the purchase of art supplies when they shop instore at Eckersley’s Art & Craft, Taren Point!
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About the Tutor:

'My name is Karina Bradbury. I am a practicing artist, learning the endless challenge of juggling life and creativity. I have a Diploma in Fine Arts through St George TAFE (2010) and Advanced Diploma in Transpersonal Art Therapy through the College of Complimentary Medicine (2014). My educational pursuits have helped me form a passion towards art both as an aesthetic and enjoyable creative outlet as well as a way of healing, expressing and relaxing. Art is endless in its forms and it has formed us as humans through meaning making and understanding ourselves. I believe art should be accessible to anyone and free from judgement. Art can tell a story or it can make you feel something.

My beliefs:

• Art should be fun
• Art should be enjoyable to create
• Art can be beautiful, colourful and fun to look at
• Art is limitless – if we think outside the structured definitions we can then pursuit the true art of creativity
• Art is personal and has different meanings for everyone – every artist is unique

Art is my passion and where I get my energy and motivation. Learning art is simple, all you need is a bit of curiosity for creativity and the belief that art is subjective and therefore a personal experience.
I believe art is for everyone and there is a world of benefits, helping us find peace in a chaotic world and meaning to life and all its ups and downs.'