Course Code: SCMF323
Tutor: Zoë Nash
When: Sat & Sun 10.00am - 4.00pm
Dates: 19 & 20 Aug 2023
Maximum Enrolment: 14
Cost: $215
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.
MORE FLORA:
Materials List:
• A RANGE of drawing media (eg pencils in a few different weights, a biro or ink writing pen/s, charcoal and/or graphite… variety is what we are aiming for).
• A selection of acrylic paints (suggest plant-like colours such as light green, leaf green, yellow, black, white, blue, and a vibrant colour like magenta, orange or red)
• A few paintbrushes including a medium and a small, pointed brush and a 3-5cm wide flat brush
• A drinking straw
• A3 or A2 sketchpad or good quality drawing paper
• Some good quality wet strength/watercolour paper (suggest an A3 pad that can be cut into smaller sizes if nec. 300gsm)
• Low tack lilac-coloured masking tape
BYO lunch or take a walk to local cafes…
Optional:
• watercolour paints
• indian and/or coloured ink/s
• a white pencil or white charcoal
• needles and threads
• an old toothbrush
• own water jar and palette
• gesso and acrylic mediums if required
• visual diary/notebook
Day Two consists of more self-directed work. It is difficult to know exactly what you might need in advance as decisions around this will be made on the Saturday. The above media may be all that you require, however you may wish to source other surfaces to work upon, which may need priming with gesso in advance.
We supply
• Indian ink and the use of dip pens
• Bamboo skewers and non-traditional drawing tools
• Handy towel
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Standard Booking
Available until Sat 19 Aug '23 10am
Online payment includes payment fee of 2.9% + NZ$0.30. Offline payment details on confirmation page.
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NZ$215.00 | |
Standard Booking + $10.00 BSA Student Fund - Donation
Available until Sat 19 Aug '23 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$225.00 |
Browne School of Art
194 Great North Road
Grey Lynn
Auckland
1021