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LET THERE BE LIGHT - STAGE 2 - ALL / LL2224

Monday, 29 April '24   9 weeks
Browne School of Art, 194 Great North Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland, 1021
5 spaces available

Details

Course Code: LL2224
Tutor: Leigh Martin
When: Mon 1.30PM - 4.30pm
Dates: 29 Apr - 1 Jul 2024
Duration: 9 weeks
Maximum Enrolment: 14

  • no class 3 June - Kings B/day

Cost: $485

Form and space surrounding us become visible only when illuminated. Light not only enables our vision but also shapes how we perceive shapes and textures when we observe them. Consequently, shadow represents an absence—an absence of light, lacking any physical mass or attributes. Light can fall incidentally or be deliberately cast onto an object or space.

In Stage Two, we delve deeper into the practical techniques and historical methods employed by diverse artists to delineate form, space, texture, and ambiance, emphasizing the significance of tonal and chromatic values. Each session commences with a brief workshop, guiding students to apply the presented concepts to their personally chosen subjects.

This stage accommodates students with interests spanning from pure abstraction to observational realism. It offers a wide array of approaches, allowing students to grasp the successful depiction and utilization of light, both in a practical and emotional context, particularly when aiming to convey a specific atmosphere. Moreover, this course serves as a platform for artists seeking to enhance their comprehension of skills and tools necessary for the representation or expression within their completed works.

Instructions

Materials list
Let There Be Light - with Leigh Martin
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:
• White pencils: 1x chalk based + 1x oil based
• Conté pencils @ 1x: sepia light, sepia dark, black,white
• Charcoal (willow): soft & medium
• Soft & hard eraser
• Paints needed week 4 (acrylics or oils): mixing colours: warm red (cadmium hue), warm yellow
(cadmium yellow hue), warm blue (ultramarine hue), cool red (crimson), cool yellow (lemon
yellow), cool blue (phthalo, cobalt or cerulean), yellow ochre (oxide), raw umber, black and white
• Black paper: 2x jet black paper @ 120gsm, (available from Studio Art Supplies)
• White paper: 4x white cartridge A1+ @ 200+gsm, (available from Studio Art Supplies & BSA)
• Gesso
• A variety of paint brushes: ensure one is a thick, flat brush and one a smaller, tipped brush
• Low-tack masking tape: blue or lilac preferable
• Paper and pen for notes
• Palette knife / painting knife
• Rags and kitchen towels for cleaning
• Bulldog clips
• Appropriate clothing: apron or old shirt
• Small canvas panels / boards (don’t purchase until discussed)
• $15 to cover glazing mediums bought in bulk by tutor
• 2 small jars with lids to store mediums
At Browne School of Art, we also have a selection of basic materials recommended for purchase:
This list is a general guide only. The majority (though not necessarily all) of these materials may be used during the workshop as student’s progress. If you have other media that you would like to bring and incorporate into the workshop please feel free to do so.

Tickets

Cost

Standard Booking

Available until Thu 2 May 12pm
Online payment includes payment fee of 2.9% + NZ$0.30. Offline payment details on confirmation page.
NZ$485.00

Standard Booking + $10.00 BSA Student Fund - Donation

Available until Mon 29 Apr 12am
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.
NZ$495.00

Location

Browne School of Art
194 Great North Road
Grey Lynn
Auckland
1021