Abstract Mixed Media with Julianne Gosper (6 weeks) 25T3

Abstract Mixed Media

Explore layering, textures and mixed media techniques through mixed media

What will be covered in this course:

This course introduces students to the world of abstract art through mixed media techniques. Students will explore texture, layering, colour theory, mark making and composition while developing their own unique language. A final piece or small series will be created by the end of the course.

By the end of this course students will: 

Understand the fundamentals of abstract composition. Experiment with a variety of media eg inks, collage texture pastes.

They will develop personal mark making and layering techniques and critically reflect on their own and peers' artwork.

THIS CLASS IS FOR: Beginners to intermediate.

LOCATION: Woolgoolga Gallery 73 Turon Parade Woolgoolga

TIME: Thursdays 9:30am to 12:30pm starting 31 July - 4 September

DURATION: 6 weeks

TUTOR: Julianne Gosper

COST: Member $220 / Non Member $240.  

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Required materials:

• Acrylic paint, watercolour, ink

• Gesso, modeling paste, gel medium

• Collage paper, magazines, fabric scraps, found textures

• Brushes, palette knives, sponges, sticks

• Drawing media (pencil, pen, charcoal, pastel,eraser)

• Canvas, canvas pad or heavy paper/board

• Scissors, glue, masking tape

• Stencils/stamps/textural materials

ABOUT THE TUTOR 

Julianne Gosper is a multimedia artist living on the mid north coast of New South Wales.She spent her childhood immersed in nature on the family farm in Central New South Wales. It was here that Julianne developed a love and appreciation of the natural world.

Julianne completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts from U.N.S.W and a Grad Dip Arts Education at Deakin University. She has participated in many solo and group exhibitions in the Hunter and Clarence Valley regions. Julianne has won numerous awards including The Yulgilbar fellowship(Grafton Regional Gallery), Most Outstanding Animal Artwork and Peoples Choice at  The Sydney Cruelty Free festival. Regionally she was awarded The Bendigo Art Prize, Grafton Regional Gallery Acquisitive prize, The Louis Ellem Award for Most Outstanding Artwork and Peoples Choice at The Jacaranda Art Exhibition and Go Art Exhibition, The Soundscape Award and Most Outstanding Artwork at LCAC 8x8 Exhibition, Maclean.