Course Code: SSTA25
Tutor: Georgie Hill
When: Wed - Fri 9.30am - 3.30pm
Dates: 8 - 10 Jan 2025
Duration: 3 days
Maximum Enrolment: 10
Cost: $360
In this 3 day workshop we will employ a range of mediums in the development of a personal abstract visual language of line, colour, shape and form. Abstract works exist along a continuum, with a degree of independence from visual references in the world which can be slight, partial or complete. Together we will explore ways to engage with this realm of art-making with an experimental and playful approach.
We will look at the work of a range of artists working with abstraction and discuss art historical references to highlight concepts and techniques. We will then experiment with similar drawing and painting techniques and approaches in different mediums, ranging from graphite and ink, to watercolour and acrylic, using predominantly paper as our painting support (working in acrylic on canvas will be optional for part of the workshop). Time will be allocated across the 3 days to develop work focused on your own visual language and specific areas of interest.
The course is suitable for both beginners and those who wish to work further with abstraction within their practice.
Materials list
Summer: Towards Abstraction: A Visual Journey with Georgie Hill
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 (beside Briscoes)
• Gordon Harris: Gillies Avenue, Newmarket and Symonds Street, Auckland Central
• Takapuna Art Supplies: Helensville or online
Materials to bring:
• Fabriano 1264 Watercolour pad 300 gsm A4 (available at Gordon Harris and Studio Art Supplies)
• Charcoal
• Soft eraser
• Black Indian or acrylic ink and a fine tip brush
• Painter’s tape: delicate low tack (purple coloured tape recommended)
• Pen, pencils and notebook
• Fabriano 1264 Mix Media pad 300 gsm A3
• A range of brushes. Recommended for watercolour: Da Vinci Cosmotop Spin or Casaneo watercolour brushes- a round and a flat or mop brush for washes. For acrylic: flat hog hair brushes and a soft synthetic round
• Watercolour paint in a range of colours, recommended to buy tubes (the primary colours are a good start) or a small set /pans
• Acrylic paint in a selection of colours (optional)
• Painting medium: gel, gloss or matt medium for acrylics (optional)
• A rag
• Palette knife
• An A4 and an A3 scale canvas or canvas board (optional)
At Browne School of Art we also have 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 Wed 8 Jan '25 9:30am
Online payment includes payment fee of 2.9% + NZ$0.30. Offline payment details on confirmation page.
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NZ$360.00 | |
Standard Booking + $10.00 BSA Student Fund - Donation
Available until Wed 8 Jan '25 9:30am
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$370.00 |
Browne School of Art
194 Great North Road
Grey Lynn
Auckland
1021