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.

Agenda

* Palette knife painting techniques
* Impasto Effects
* Colour mixing / use of colour / masstone and undertones
* Design and Composition
* Dimensional creativity
* Palette knife and brush harmony
* Focal subject or amalgamation
* Sgraffito expressions


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.

Bring lunch (tea and coffee available).

* Acrylic Paints: Any type. These can be found in art supply stores, department stores etc. Bring along your basic Red, Blue, Yellow, Black and White - these are a must for colour learning. Any other colours of choice may also be brought along. Bring enough paint with you to allow you the freedom to be creative without fear of running out.
PLEASE NOTE: Be aware of paint that may be very watery. Paint that is relatively thick in consistency will work best for painting with a palette knife.
* Palette knives. A few different shapes / sizes. You may find them in an assorted pack or can be purchased separately. Metal or plastic - either or both are fine.
* A few paint brushes for additional blending and effects.
* Canvas boards - any type. Widely available and can even be found in thrifty bargain shops. BRING AT LEAST 5 (allowing for additional canvases if / where needed), varying sizes approx. 30x40cm or 40x50cm.
* A sketch pad or some white drawing paper - any type. Simply to be used for practice and colour testing. A3 size preferred.
* A 500 ml container of IMPASTO GEL MEDIUM (Chromacryl is a great affordable brand). This item is optional and not essential. Helpful for firming and adding body to thickly applied paint.
* A lead pencil, eraser, sharpener and ruler.
* A few large plastic paint palettes, or a disposable palette pad, or you may even choose to bring along some white plates (must be white) - lots of room for lots of mixing.
* Two containers or large cups for water.
* A small towel (for hands and water spills).
* Some kitchen paper towel.
* An apron if desired.
* You may bring along some photo images of subjects for chosen artwork if desired. As always, Jo will have reference images provided also.


Included as part of Jo‘s Courses/Workshops, participants will receive:

* Essential notes and information/picture sheets to keep for future use.
* Issued with photo references and creative items used for in-class activities (where needed).
* Provided with a drawing/painting easel used during class (where needed).
* Be given individual one-on-one guidance and constructive feedback throughout class.
* 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.

Venue

403 HUME HIGHWAY LIVERPOOL
The College office (Suite 5) and Training Rooms (Suite 8) are located at 403 Hume Highway, above Aussie Home Loans between Brinlay Paints and Little Kingdom Child Care Centre. For disabled access and those with mobility issues there is a Platform Stairlift provided contact the College office on 8080 2121 for more information.
Parking underneath the building is limited to evening and weekends with a maximum of 12 non-stacker spaces accessed via an unnamed lane off Boundary Road (behind Brinlay Paints). Unrestricted parking is available in Reilly Street, Alderson Avenue, Gill Avenue and Boundary Road west of Gill Avenue on the College (western) side of the Hume Highway and in Congressional Drive and the Collingwood Museum (including 3 disabled parking spaces) on the eastern side of the highway.
Public Transport (Go to transportnsw.info for more details). Buses connect from railway stations - the closest being Liverpool station.
Bus Routes: 851, 852, 855, 856, 857, 870, 871, 872. Going North: Bus stop on Hume Hwy (outside College - after Boundary Road). Going South: 2 Bus stops on Hume Hwy: 1. near Monteclair Avenue and 2. opposite Boundary Road.

Comments from previous students of this class

Amazing teacher - Good course notes.