1st and 3rd Wednesday (February to November)
Arrive at 9.45am to start at 10.00am. Finish at 1.00pm
Studio 2, Gosford Regional Gallery and Arts Centre.
Cost $25.00 per week.
Bookings are essential.
Gosford Regional Gallery and Arts Centre provides plenty of convenient parking and disability access.
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Attendees must follow the COVID-19 Safety Plan to maintain a safe and creative environment.
- Book and pay in advance. No refunds.
- Send a text message to Marlene on 0409666709 to book your place and pay $25 in advance by direct deposit.
- BSB 062 544 Account number: 28022569, Account Name: Central Coast Art Society. Under Description or Payee Reference please use the code WS followed by your surname and initial (e.g. Bob Brown = WSBrownB)
- As per Government regulations students must present proof of double vaccination at the workshops.
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Botanical Art with Tanya Hoolihan
Wednesday 5th and 19th October
Bookings close 28th September and 12th October
Session 1: Seeds and Fruits in Watercolour
Learn to paint Seeds and Fruits in watercolour employing various techniques used in Botanical Illustration. The course emphasis will be understanding the different watercolour techniques that can be used to accurately depict the essence and fine details of the subject. By building up layers of watercolour we will explore techniques such as glazing, dry brush, and the importance of the different properties of watercolour paint. The outcome will be a realistic and botanically accurate artwork of a seed pod or fruit. Subject matter will be supplied.
Session 2: Using Watercolour to depict a botanical specimen (Flowers) in fine detail
In this workshop we will create a detailed Botanical artwork from a living specimen. The subject matter will be supplied and will be subject to whatever is in flower at the time. The workshop will take you through the processes of observing, identifying, to tonal drawing, composition, colour mixing and finally rendering the subject in watercolour. The focus will be on capturing the flowers vivid colours, depicting the luminosity of the petals and portraying the essence of the specimen. Essential techniques such as washes, glazing and dry brush will be explored and developed. Through the workshop you will improve your current skills, be introduced to new practices, and develop a method which can be transferred to future projects
About Tanya
Tanya holds a PhD in Natural History Illustration from the University of Newcastle. Working primarily in the field of Botanical Illustration, Tanya has work in Australia and International Collections. She is a regular invited exhibitor at the prestigious Botanica exhibition and throughout her career has received several significant awards including, the Margaret Senior Wildlife Illustration Award, Wetland Care National Art Prize, and several Botanical Art Society of Australia Awards. Tanya previously lectured in Botanical Illustration at the University of Newcastle in the Natural History Illustration degree and is the current president of the Florilegium Society at the Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney.
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Oils with Peter Tassell
Wednesday 2nd and 16th November
Bookings close 26th October and 9th November
About Peter
Peter is an accomplished artist and has been teaching for many years. He started his career as an apprentice Signwriter with the prestigious Henry Rousel Art Studios in Sydney.
During his time at Rousels he gained experience in painting murals and all areas of the trade which was all done by hand in those days. Working alongside artists as well was inspiring and it was later after retiring that he started to paint with oil paints and learn about landscape painting.
He is now a teacher and mentor at Toukley and Tuggerah Lakes Art Societies.
Materials List
- A canvas board 45 cm x 30 cm.
- Selection of oil paints or acrylics, Bright Red, or Spectrum Red (Art Spectrum or Winsor and Newton), French Ultramarine, Cad yellow Pale, Yellow Ochre, Cobalt Blue, Alizarin Crimson, Lemon Yellow, Titanium White.
- Brushes No. 2, 6, 10 (flat bristle brushes are suitable for a painting this size)
- Painting medium. Gum Turpentine for good evaporation (No mineral turps)
- Box of tissues or rags