A masterclass intensive presenting an opportunity to learn techniques to accurately match any observed colour using oil paints. Enhance your skills through applied colour theory with the techniques utilised by Juan Ford in his daily studio practice.
With extensive experience teaching painting conservation to students at the University of Melbourne, Juan with begin the masterclass with an engaging history lecture providing you with a deeper understanding of colour theory, its practical applications, and the evolution of colour usage in art. Guided exercises will follow enabling you to practice matching observed colours, providing you with the knowledge and skills to achieve colour precision in your paintings.

Masterclass includes

All required materials – paint, medium, brushes, palette, canvas paper

Light lunch - There is an opportunity to advise of any dietary requirements when making your booking.

You will walk away with

Knowledge on how to expertly mix colours with oil paint

Other important information

Please arrive 10 minutes early to avoid late starts and allow time to find an all-day carpark.

This Masterclass will take place outside the gallery under marquees. Please wear weather appropriate clothing.

FAQs:

Is this workshop suitable for me?

Previous oil painting experience beneficial

What can I bring?

Old clothes/apron

Weather appropriate clothing

Water bottle

What's the refund policy?

Refund available up to 48 hours before the start time of the masterclass.

Please note: when purchasing your ticket, the Gallery absorbs all related booking fees, however, refunds will include the ticket price less the Humanitix fees (which consists of the payment processing fee and the service fee combined)

What's the cancellation policy?

Minimum bookings required for workshop to proceed. In the unlikely event that the workshop is cancelled, participants will be given sufficient notice along with a full refund.

Masterclass: Precision in Colour with Juan Ford

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