Abstracted Seascapes with Tony Coles

DATE: Saturday 11 October
TIME: 10am – 3pm
COST: $185 or $180 members

A wonderful opportunity to learn directly from renowned artist Tony Coles. Tony will introduce students to a new way of observing and interacting with seascapes and rock formations by employing dynamic multimedia techniques that include drawing, painting and montage. The workshop will extend students’ understanding of art principles in playful yet challenging ways - an absorbing process that requires observation, reflection and lateral thinking.

Students will learn to build up a painting in abstracted layers, with reference to the concept of a ‘layered seascape’. Drawing, painting colour blocks, tearing, reassembling and layering are all part of this active process. Students will explore mark making and energetic brushwork using a range of analogous colours based on mixing primaries. Looseness and abstraction are essential to this approach and will be encouraged! Tony will also demonstrate how to identify elemental forms to achieve balance, dimension and depth of field.

Tony’s method of teaching is very purposeful and motivating and produces exceptional student results. Join us for this fantastic workshop experience and take home your own abstract work of art at the end of the day.

Level

Beginners to advanced welcome.

PREPARATION FOR THE WORKSHOP

1. PRINTING OUT YOUR REFERENCE MATERIALS

Create an artwork that means something to you – choose a favourite location!

Please prepare for the workshop by printing out two large (A4 minimum) colour photos or colour photocopies of two different coastal landscapes that are significant to you in some way. Ensure the two prints are different to each other as Tony will guide you to choose the best. Bring no more than two. The term coastal landscape includes all or some of the following: coastal land formations, rocks, cliffs, headlands, bays, coves, river mouths, ocean.

Please note: printed copies are essential for this process. Referring to phone images will NOT be suitable for this workshop. Please come prepared as we are unable to do the printing for you.

2. MATERIALS

· Acrylic paints: white, blue, red, yellow, black. Bring any other colours you have

· Brushes: bring along what you have, from small to large

· 6B pencil / charcoal

· Kneadable eraser

· Sketch pad for initial studies - 110gsm minimum

· BOSTIK Blu-stick (this is a glue stick). A good quality glue stick is important

Supplied

A4 paper

Strong board on which to construct the work

Other materials as required

Morning tea is provided. Please BYO lunch. We don’t take a formal break for lunch, just have a bite when you feel like it.

Tony Coles

Tony Coles is an established contemporary artist with an extensive exhibition history and has won numerous major art awards. As well as working as a professional artist, Tony’s teaching background includes holding positions of guest lecturer at university and TAFE institutions. Tony's knowledge of art history adds a rich seam to all his courses. In his own work, Tony is inspired by the dynamics of land and sea meeting atmosphere, with his paintings leaning towards abstraction.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS / WORKSHOPS

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REFUND POLICY

A full refund can be provided when written notification is received at least 14 days before the workshop start date and time. This allows us time to readvertise your space as we need full numbers to make workshops viable. Refunds are not provided for cancellations received after this time, for non-attendance, or for part-attendance (applies to a two or three-part workshop/ongoing course). We cannot offer a credit towards future workshops.

TO CANCEL (remember, it must be 14 days minimum before the workshop start date) CONTACT OUR EVENT ORGANISER using the link below. Please do not ring the office as gallery staff are not the event organisers.

https://cooroybutterfactory.com.au/events-workshops-terms-conditions/

You could also email: workshops@cooroybutterfactory.com.au

CANCELLATION OF AN EVENT DUE TO NOT REACHING CLASS NUMBERS

This is an unusual occurrence, but does occasionally happen. If we don’t reach the minimum number of bookings required to go ahead, we will notify you within seven days of the workshop date and issue a refund.

WEATHER

1. On site at the Butter Factory

We work in an undercover outdoor area, well-protected from the weather. However, if driving is a safety issue, we may need to cancel. We will do our best to advise you by email before the start-time, but this may not always be possible due to power failures/internet reception/staff being stranded. Please check your email and junk mail for notices before leaving home. Refunds issued in full.

2. Working off-campus or outdoors

Being Queensland, cancellations for off-campus or outdoor workshops may be necessary at very short notice ie: the morning of the event. If driving is a safety issue, we may need to cancel. We will do our best to advise you by email before the start-time, but this may not always be possible due to power failures/internet reception/staff being stranded. Please check your email and junk mail for notices before leaving home. Refunds issued in full.

FAQ

What do I need to bring?

The information on the event listing and Humanitix confirmation / ticket includes all the information you need.