Action ready! This art action-packed workshop is created especially for our teens aged 13 -15 (adaptable to participant) and is aimed at enabling them to individually express their thoughts and opinions through discussion as well as in their super creative artwork. A brilliant space to interact, express and create with their peers. Developed in a structured format based on Jo‘s background in creative arts and psychology. Each school holiday ‘Art Action‘ workshop will focus on a stimulating topic (relevant and appropriate to this age group), an art style/genre and selected art media - with a cryptic concept unravelled at start of class. Thoughts and opinions will be encouraged with each participant creating a work of art representing the workshop‘s theme. No art experience needed to get involved as Jo will work with each participant within our small class size. With an appreciation for gripping topics, modern art, and their ability to stir and generate thought and discussion, as well as providing an accepting and inviting space for our youngsters to create and express. Jo makes these inclusions the features of her distinctive teens‘ workshops. Teens are always welcome to re-enrol in any term. Art materials and guided references are all included. No concession.

Agenda

Teens will explore and discuss a range of inspiring topics and learn about a variety of art styles and approaches. Each term‘s workshop themes are set to be new and original allowing participants to return at any time for more interactive stimulation and creativity.

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

Teens to bring along lunch and drink.
All materials needed for this workshop will be included.

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 with seat provided contact the College office on 8080 2121 for more information.

Parking underneath the building is limited to evening and weekends. 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 Liverpool Regional Museum (including 3 disabled parking spaces) on the eastern side of the highway.

Note: Street parking in Boundary Road is limited to 3 hours 6am-6pm weekdays and 6am-1pm weekends. Monteclair Avenue has 20 parking spaces restricted to 3 hour parking from 8am-6pm (opposite the College you can cross the highway without going to the Reilly Street lights).

Public Transport (Go to transportnsw.info for more details).
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.