What will I learn?
You will investigate the fundamental principles of drawing. You will investigate a range of drawing materials and techniques including, pencil, graphite, conte crayon, charcoal and ink.
You will also explore the qualities of these materials as they are applied to the elements of art including line, tone, shape, texture, value, volume, perspective, scale and spatial illusion. Subject matter will primarily focus on still life including, simple and complex geometric shapes, natural plant materials, fabric and fibre.
Materials used in the class will include: a range of pencils (2B - 6B), willow and compressed charcoal, fine fibre tip pens, erasers, white and black conte crayon, chalk pastels and workable fixative.
Dennis will supply basic materials including willow charcoal and a range of pencils and drawing ink. You will need to bring any additional materials such as graphite, chalk pastels, and conte crayon.
This workshop is suitable for both beginners and those with some drawing experience.
What is provided?
Easels and donkeys
Willow charcoal, pencils and drawing ink
Tea and coffee
A fantastic, dedicated environment for learning and drawing
Recommended Materials List
Black Conte Crayon sticks - 2 x 2B and 2 x 4B
A3 Cartridge paper sketch pad (minimum 110gsm)
Box of thin willow charcoal
Cost
$395 for 5 weeks x 3 hour classes
Thursday 7th November 6pm - 9pm
Thursday 14th November 6pm - 9pm
Thursday 21st November 6pm - 9pm
Thursday 28th November 6pm - 9pm
Thursday 5th December 6pm - 9pm
About the Teacher
Dennis Magee has over 40 years’ experience as an exhibited, commissioned and resident-winning artist with over 30 years’ experience professionally teaching a range of mediums. He has exhibited widely and has also worked in public art and public art management. Dennis completed a BA in Fine Art at Kingston Polytechnic, London and post graduate studies at Queensland College of Art in Brisbane. He majored in both sculpture and printmaking. His background as a TAFE, university and high school educator helps him upskill others on how to be art teachers in their own right.
