Course Code: SCPT421
Tutor: Rob Barrington
When: Sat & Sun 10.00am - 4.00pm
Dates: 13 & 14 November 2021
Maximum Enrolment: 14
Cost: $205
Suitable for those with a love of nature and a passion for plants, this weekend workshop takes an open-ended, abstract and mixed media approach to representing nature via a range of expressive, intuitive, and experimental methods.
Whereas Flora I focussed on direct observation of selected plant specimens, Flora II examines how to capture the mood, feeling and emotion that nature can impart. Using botanical specimens as a starting point for inspiration, we’ll explore a diverse range of mark-making, drawing and painting techniques, tools and applications. Through this, students will develop strategies for creating dynamic and non-representational images that reference nature in more subtle and emotive ways.
Beginning with group activities, we’ll work towards slower and more self-directed projects that give plenty of scope for development beyond the classroom.
Flora II is suitable for any level of experience. You do not need to have completed Flora I, although students are actively encouraged to take both classes.
NB: Please remember to check the materials list for what to bring.
Materials list
Picture This: Illustration for Beginners - with Rob Barrington
A basic kit of materials to get you up and going is listed here. Specialist art shops are the best option and will provide student discounts if you mention that you are attending the school.
The stores we recommend are:
• Studio Art Supplies, Crummer Road, Grey Lynn
• The French Art Shop, Taylors Road, Morningside
• Gordon Harris, Gillies Avenue, Newmarket and Symonds Street, Auckland Central
• Takapuna Art Supplies, Takapuna
Materials required:
It’s not necessary to have all of the following, ensure you bring pencils, pens and colour to use:
• A3 pad, at least 110gsm or above
• A5 or A4 journal (no lines, not too many pages)
• assorted: acrylic paints, water colours, marker pens, or coloured pencils
• pencils: HB / 2B
• Eraser
• 300mm clear ruler
• black fine-tipped ink pens, a range of sizes
• a poem, short story or song lyrics for reference to inspire illustrations
• photographic reference, that relates to the written words (can be on photocopied paper)
e.g. houses, plants, land/seascapes, animals, birds … (these will be your drawing inspiration)
Browne School of Art also has a selection of basic materials available for purchase:
Paper in A1 / A2 sheets, newsprint, cartridge, sugar grey, wet strength, bulldog clips, pencils, charcoal, erasers, white chalk, black ink.
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Standard Booking
Available until Sat 13 Nov '21 10am
Online payment includes payment fee of 2.9% + NZ$0.30. Offline payment details on confirmation page.
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NZ$205.00 | |
Standard Booking + $10.00 BSA Student Fund - Donation
Available until Sat 13 Nov '21 10am
A $10 donation will go to our BSA Student Fund - helping those who are unwaged or under financial hardship (with a Community Services Card) to attend our courses.
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NZ$215.00 |
Browne School of Art
194 Great North Road
Grey Lynn
Auckland
1021