Summer Sunflowers Workshop - Loose and Expressive

Explore the world of ‘Mark Making’ using charcoal, inks, chalk pastel, oil pastels, acrylic paint and watercolour. This workshop will be playful, experimental, interactive and suitable for all levels. Adults 18+

Date and time:

16 Feb 2025 (10:00 AM - 3:30 PM)

Places available: 2

Location:

$ 75.00

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Description

The aim of this workshop is to help you embrace a sense of playfulness in art-making, discover the joy of mixed media, and, above all, teach you new skills.

We begin with sketches using drawing materials to get a ‘feel’ for sunflower's shape and texture - this will help in building confidence and skills

Then we explore and experiment with the variety of applications and mediums to make your work loose and expressive.

For the remainder of the day, we dive into producing many artworks, of which can be used for further explorations or framed for your home.

Provided in this workshop:

All mediums
Fresh Sunflowers
All artwork papers
All paints
Morning tea of cakes/biscuits, cheese and biscuits.
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and have fun.

**I will have loads of paper for sketching, but if you wish to keep your work in a Visual Journal/Sketchbook, bring it along, but it isn't necessary.

Please BYO your lunch

I will encourage you to embrace the challenge of pushing your boundaries, to let go of expectations, to be open to learn from your mistakes, but most importantly, have fun and enjoy the process! After all, art making is just practice.

NOTES:

The Studio is ABOVE the Golf Club building at Quamby Estate.
Park your car in the car park on the left as you drive in.
There are 17 stairs to the studio.
There are two bathrooms and both are downstairs.

CANCELLATION POLICY:
If for some reason you need to cancel, email juliemcdonald236@gmail.com

*N.B. We have a no-refund policy in place. If you are unable to attend, we will provide you with a credit that can be used for a future class or workshop.

Testimonials

A big thank you to Julie McDonald Artist for guiding me through my first ever art class. It was welcoming, fun, interesting, challenging and there was cake and cups of tea and a stunning location.

Bronny Walsh -

Julie's paintings adorn walls throughout our home and all are very different in their subject and medium. A particular favourite of ours is a watercolour of our staffy dog as a pup. Julie has captured his personality perfectly. We would highly recommend a viewing of Julie's collection.

John & Cathy Gooding -

Great content, very encouraging host and learn lots. Was as described, engaging, welcoming, met some lovely people and inclusive of all attendees.

Helen -

I bought a painting from Julie at one of her exhibitions and the colours are amazing. A very talented local artist.

Julie Valentine -

Julie thank you for such a wonderful class yesterday. I went from stick figures to a landscape and wanting to buy charcoal. It was a fun afternoon in beautiful surroundings and practical steps that I can use to continue my journey.

Lesley Bennett -

We have two of Julie's beautiful paintings and they are exquisite. They have become much loved features in our home. The precision in her brushwork makes each artwork come to life and everyone comments on how lovely they are.

Julie's art is so expressive. I've bought a number of pieces so far. I love the different styles and in particular, how Julie beautifully, and expertly, captures the moment and character.

Nicky Strang -

Julie had the ability to give me the confidence to do something I felt I couldn't do in a comfortable atmosphere.

Sandra Cox -

I purchased one of Julie's beautiful floral paintings, which now hangs on my bedroom wall. It looks so real, I could almost reach out and touch the silky flowers and perfectly formed leaves. Julie has such a talent in the way she captures the spirit of whatever she is painting xx

Sarah Gould -

A well structured, well presented and informative art class by a passionate art teacher.

Stephen Shepherd -

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