DRAWING - OR IS IT? Tutor Lesley Ryan Experimental Drawing

Dates: MAY 8th 15th 22nd 29th

TATE Modern definition of drawing ‘Drawing is essentially a technique in which images are depicted on a surface by making lines. Drawing can also contain tonal areas, washes and other non-linear marks.’

In this course we will use both traditional and non- traditional mediums, tools and surfaces to extend and develop our concept of mark making. The line between what is a drawing and what is not, is being increasingly blurred.

A drawing exhibition may exhibit all kinds of other mediums to enhance or define a drawing.

This is a fun workshop which will result in some exquisite drawings using traditional and non-traditional mediums such as PVA, rice paper, sandpaper, felt pen to name just a few.

The examples below show drawing techniques using different surfaces. Just one example of how we can create interest and enjoy using more non-traditional and experimental ways of drawing.

Lesley is an experienced and qualified art teacher. She has been tutoring private students for many years. She has taught and studied painting overseas and travelled and studied art at every opportunity. Lesley has exhibited internationally, had many solo exhibitions and over 40 joint exhibitions. She studied at the London College of Art, Newcastle University and East Sydney Technical College.                 

Introduction to Oil Painting

Tutor: Maria Heaton Dates: June 5th,12,19, 26th June

BAS has had Oil paints donated for us to use!! So, this is a class designed for those who would like an opportunity to learn about painting with beautiful, luscious oils without the cost of buying a set!  

Why oils you ask?  Nothing beats the blend ability and versatility of oils!  To help you explore the many ways you can use Oil paints, Maria has planned demonstrations and explanations about techniques that you can then try. 

Oil paints really come into their own when used to refine large, blended areas when a longer working time is needed (unlike acrylics).  Enjoy creating large, blended skies, portraits or petals with less layering needed!  Lean into those positives and you might just fall in love like Maria did :)

There will be notes given with detailed information about paint colours, preventing "mud”, supports, brushes, palettes, mediums, the fat over lean principle, solvents and varnishing.

The first 2 weeks will be structured. The last 2 weeks you can continue working on your example OR work on another subject of your choice. There will be plenty of time for individual help. 

All oil paints and mediums for this class will be supplied. 

Materials Brushes Canvas or board Jar with a lid for solvent

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Thursdays 9.30am - 2.30pm

(arrive and set up at the hall 9.00)

Scout Hall, Canal Road, Ballina         Cost $90 4 classes

  All experience levels welcome        

PAYMENT/ ENROL    

$90 Course Fee           Payment can be made by either:   

1.     Direct deposit

         BSB 062 502 Account 00901131 Commonwealth Bank.

       PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR SURNAME and MH (tutor initials) in Reference box. 

2.   Cheque or Money Order

PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR SURNAME and MH or LR (tutor initials) ON MONEY ORDER

Mail to     Ballina Art Society INC.  P.O.  Box 1475   Ballina, NSW 2478

Need more information - Call Cecily 0435835102