It‘s time to eagerly explore some brilliant and beautiful palette knife creativity. For lovers of painting with sensational texture, impressionist inspiration, dimensional divineness and bold expression, this workshop is certainly for you. Fine detail is left at the doorway for a while, giving way to painting with rustic enthusiasm as well as painting with developed structure. You may appreciate the magnificent work of the masters such as Vincent Van Gogh or perhaps you are drawn to modern / contemporary designs. Whatever your creative choice, palette knife painting can be executed in your own personal style. This workshop will introduce you to a range of palette knife painting techniques and stylistic impasto effects. You will learn how to mix and use colour to complement your work, develop an understanding for design and composition, you will also learn how to work with masstone and undertones for super effects and lots more. You may be a painting beginner or someone more experienced looking to venture into new artistic territory. If you have a passion for painting and would like to try your hand at creating something special with your palette knife, then you are most welcome to jump on board. No concession.

Classes are organised into 4 terms each year, with speciality workshops running throughout the year.

Explore our exciting range of courses below

Agenda

* Working from Life (Sketch Applications)
* Working from Photographs (Proportional Drawing Guidelines)
* Sketch Linework
* Developing Facial Features
* Capturing Expression
* Identifying Face Shapes
* Facial Proportion
* Shading Effects
* Contours and Shadow
* Drawing Approaches
* Creative Composition and Design
* Introducing Colour Work / Skin Tones

Tutor Profile/Personal Introduction:
I‘m sure I must have been born with a pencil in my hand. I was told I could draw before I could walk or talk! My desire to draw, paint and design instinctively grew as I did. I followed my passion and formally studied Fine Arts, Commercial Art, Illustration, and Graphic Design. Happy days being a free spirited, quaintly eccentric art student! My progression into creative make-up came about with a love for make-up itself, my freaky fascination for Horror/Sci-Fi movies and admiration for the Theatre. My artistic learning continued; I studied Professional Make-up. With art tools in one hand and make-up tools in the other, I focused on freelance Illustration and Design, and Creative Make-up for Weddings, Fashion Shows, and Theatre Productions. Communication, mind and behaviour always had me captivated, and becoming a proud mum inspired me to hit the books again. I went on to study Psychology.

Teaching entered my world initially designing and conducting psych-infused art programs. Teaching took hold of my heart and I was pleasantly steered into tutoring college classes to share my knowledge and much loved skills. My studio structured classes are all about learning new skills and techniques, and also about the important process of discovering and developing individual abilities with freedom and guidance. I value and place emphasis on my class environment being relaxed and comfortable to make learning thoroughly enjoyable. All classes are composed to be super easy to follow and understand. Participants of all ages present their creative and expressive uniqueness, and are always friendly and enthusiastic. They even (kindly) laugh at my bad jokes! For me, teaching is a true pleasure. Jo.


*Course/Workshop Enquiries: Reach Jo via MCC or by email at: retroraspberrystudios@hotmail.com (emails answered promptly)

Materials

Do not purchase equipment until you confirm that the course is running.

Please bring:
* A3 Size Cartridge Paper Drawing Pad or similar.
* Approx. 8 sheets of plain white A4 photocopy paper.
* Lead Pencils (a good variety e.g. 2B, 3B, 4B, 6B etc.).
* Erasers: 1) A simple Pencil Eraser 2) A Kneadable Eraser (soft like chewing gum).
* A Sharpener and Ruler.
* A Pacer/Mechanical Pencil.
* Some Paper Stumps - also known as Blending Sticks or Tortillons (widely available from art and craft suppliers, and some bargain stores).
* A set of coloured pencils (a good variety of colours - these may be regular drawing pencils and / or soft pastel pencils).
* You may also like to purchase some skin tone pencils (optional). These pencils come in a pack of various skin colour shades.
* A Black Charcoal Pencil.
* A Clip Board (available from newsagents, department stores etc.)
* Bring along your choice of some CLEAR, GOOD QUALITY, MED / LARGE SIZE (A4 is super) facial photos of a person/people you would like to re-create into portrait art. These may be photos you have taken yourself, copies obtained from the internet, magazines etc. Have at hand a selection to choose from. Some colour and black and white. As always, Jo will have some available also.
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Included as part of Jo‘s Courses/Workshops, participants will receive:
*Essential notes and information/picture sheets to keep for future use.
* Photo references and creative items used for in-class activities (where needed).
*A drawing/painting easel used during class (where needed).
*Individual one-on-one guidance and constructive feedback throughout class.
*And, help is not over when class is over! Jo will be available for further help or assistance at any time after course/workshop is completed. Contact details will be available to participants at their discretion.