This workshop is set to open up your artistic world to the many applications and stunning effects that can be achieved with the use of soft pastels. Welcoming colour enthusiasts as well as creative admirers of the beautiful blending properties and impressive layering that this medium is known for. You may be a true beginner to working with soft pastels and simply looking to try your hand at something new, or you might even be well equipped with some practical know-how. No matter what your level of knowledge is, throughout this workshop Jo will introduce you to colour use and comprehension, application techniques, creative dimensional effects, workable design concepts, as well as achieving effective line and added refinement with superb pastel pencils. You will acquire helpful tips and info on blending, smoothing and smudging techniques, creating standout highlights, paper surfaces, using spray fixatives to set your work and the importance of controlling dust particles, and much more. Come along, look forward to be inspired and encouraged to experiment and explore with personal freedom and expression. A brilliant foundational workshop to bump up your drawing skills with the use of wonderful soft pastels. No concession.

Agenda

* Colour Comprehension
* Application Techniques
* Creative Dimensional Effects
* Workable Design Concepts
* Blending and Layering
* Shadow and Highlights
* Effective Line and Refinement
* Inspiration and Experimentation
* Papers and Products

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:
* Lead Pencils (e.g., 2B, 4B), a Sharpener and Ruler.
* Erasers: 1) A simple pencil eraser 2) A kneadable eraser (soft like chewing gum).
* A set of Soft Pastels (these are soft sticks like chalk and usually come boxed).
* A set of Pastel Pencils (any type).
* A Drawing Pad A3 size (rough type surface preferred) or a Mixed Media Pad A3 size.
* Some simple white A4 photocopy paper (approx. 10 sheets).
* Some Paper Stumps - also known as Blending Sticks or Tortillons, widely available from art and craft stores, some bargain shops, Officeworks etc.
* One or two small to medium soft, flat paintbrushes.
* Some tissues and paper towel.
* A small hand towel for clean ups.
Jo will also supply a few more items.

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.

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.