ART CALENDAR FOR ASTRID DAHL STUDIO GALLERY
Tuesday and Thursday - 9.30am – 12.30 –Tuesday and Wednesday – 7.30 – 9.30pm
(The first date is the Tuesday and the last date is the Thursday, students can make up classes on any of these dates and can get compensation of a missing a class if enrolled in the following term) Beginners are welcome in all classes and will get individual tuition. Intermediate’s will also get challenges to extend their capabilities!
THEMES FOR ART CLASSES - 2011-2012
10TH May – 9th June – “That Which Inspires” – The inspiration that lives deep inside all of us that spurs us on to achieve the heights in our endeavors. Possibly an earthy being, or an abstracted energy, or Mother nature, or even a spiritual entity. So for all of you who have always wanted to paint a Buddha, come along and learn how to apply gold leaf as well!
June 22nd – 21st July – “The Wonder of a Tree” Artists over the ages have painted trees in many forms, using different palettes and techniques. We will look at some of these artists and their techniques to represent a tree. Eg. Impressionism. Students will learn how to draw and paint a tree and complete their own painting with one tree or a forest. Start looking at a tree’s trunk, leaves and branches!!
26th July – 25th August – “The Body Fragmented” Starting with a live model, (in the first week) we will look at how to draw a human body. Students will be taught proportions and construction methods of the body. Then when a design has been reached, we will look at the cubist approach of how to fragment human form. Eg. Braque and Picasso. Students will complete a designed painting based on the human body.
6th September – 6th October – “Falling Water” Students will look at ‘water falls’ and situations where water is cascading downwards. Techniques will be shown as to how to achieve the effect of falling water. At the completion of the course, a student will have a painting based on their own research or some studio stock references. This is a relaxing and meditative course!!
18th October – 17th November – “Creatures Wild and Tame” Bring out the picture of that dearly beloved cat or dog or that vicious animal you have wanted to portray in paint since your holidays! Learn techniques of painting fur, animal markings and textured skin. This is a fun course and a prelude to the end of the year exhibition.
Friday 25th of November - ART PARTY & EXHIBITION (on both floors) FOR STUDENTS AND GUESTS AT ASTRID DAHL STUDIO GALLERY 8.30 till late.
10th January – 9th of February – “Exotic Still Life”
21st Feb – 22nd March – “My Fine Feathered Friend”
