Term 2 2026
Classical techniques for still life
Mondays 9.30am to 1.00 pm
$600
8 week term
27th July – 14th September
In person class held at 84 Cardigan St Camperdown
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This class looks at a range of classical painting techniques, taking still life as subject and exploring the range of effects possible through the layering process. Students will examine the choice of ground colour, the role of the underpainting and ‘dead colour’ layer and learn about the effects possible with glazing and scumbling.
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Painting Interiors – online
Tuesdays 9.30am to 12.30 pm
$570
8 week term
28th July – 15th September
Online via zoom
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This class looks at painting interiors. It will cover the essential concepts of 1 point, 2 point and multi point perspective but integrated gradually into the painting process so that each one is addressed in the context of producing a finished painting. Students will also learn about the type and quality of light found in an interior and how to paint it convincingly and some effective layering techniques for tackling the complexity of an interior composition.
Week 1 and 2 – Introducing 1 point perspective, the role of the window in an interior, using a monochrome underpainting
Week 3, 4 and 5 – Introducing two point perspective, cool versus warm light, using a dead colour layer to simplify difficult subjects.
Week 6, 7 and 8 – Multipoint perspective, positioning a figure in an interior, backlighting.
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Studio class
Fridays
Morning 9.30 am to 1.00 pm
Afternoon 1.30 pm to 5.00 pm
$600
8 week term
31st July – 18th September
In person class held at 84 Cardigan St Camperdown
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This class is a self directed oil painting class. Each student decides the scope of their own project and is guided in determining aspects of their own personal style and process. We will look at compositional principles, choosing lighting and viewpoint in line with your aims and establishing a process that prioritises the things that are most important to you in your painting. Other aspects of painting such as colour mixing and controlling the materiality of the paint will be addressed as they relate to specific scenarios of works in progress. This class is a great chance for students with some experience to refine their own individual approach.
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