Course Code: SCF2324
Tutor: Zoë Nash
When: Sat & Sun 10.00am - 4.00pm
Dates: 24 / 25 Aug
Maximum Enrolment: 14
Cost: $225
Flora II: Winter with Zoë Nash
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 selected “wintery” 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.
Happiness held is the seed; happiness shared is the flower. John Harrigan
Materials Required
• a selection of pencils in a few different weights (e.g. HB, 4B, 8B)
• a selection of pens in a variety of widths and colours (e.g. a biro, a couple of Sharpies, a black ink writing pen)
• acrylic paints: black, white, yellow, red, blue (and any other nature-inspired colours you desire e.g. specific greens or hot pink!)
• a few paintbrushes incl. a medium, a small, round pointed brush, a flat brush (2-4cm width)
• a drinking straw (recyclable?)
• A3 or A2 sketchpad or good quality drawing paper
• A4 or A5 watercolour pad
• Low-tack masking tape
Optional
• watercolour paints
• Indian ink
• visual diary/notebook
• gesso
Day 2 consists of a more self-directed project. It is difficult to know exactly what you might need in advance as decisions around this will be made on Saturday. The above media may be all that you require, however you may wish to source a more stable surface to work upon such as a board or canvas (which will need priming with gesso ahead of beginning). If you wish to incorporate other media on Day 2, feel free to also bring them along.
NB: BSA has a range of paper and a selection of basic drawing media available to purchase on-site.
This list is a general guide only. The majority (though not necessarily all) of these materials may be used during the workshop as students progress.
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Standard Booking
Online payment includes payment fee of 2.9% + NZ$0.30. Offline payment details on confirmation page.
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NZ$225.00 | |
Standard Booking + $10.00 BSA Student Fund - Donation
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$235.00 |
Browne School of Art
194 Great North Road
Grey Lynn
Auckland
1021