pastel workshop
This workshop is one of a series of professional development workshops hosted by DAG.
It is suitable for beginners as well as those experienced with using pastels.
photos (left & below) show examples of Philippa's pastel work
'vertigo 2'
date: saturday, 31 october 2009
time: 8.30 am – 4.30 pm
location: the River Studio
Lot 67 Crystal Waters
(a beautiful bush setting)
cost: $60 – plus materials
to be supplied by students, see below for more information
Morning tea will be provided. BYO lunch (for yourself or to share).
bookings & payment
Definite bookings must be received no later than 25 October 2009. Numbers are limited and payment will be required to secure your place in the workshop.
Allocation of places in the workshop will be on a 'first-in-first-served' basis. Payment will be accepted via direct deposit, cash or cheque.
Contact philippa on phone 07 5494 4732 or email workshops@dag.mkhala.com.au to register your interest and obtain banking details.
'salvage'
workshop details
Pastel is an exciting medium which incorporates the elements of both painting and drawing, but with its own unique possibilities. This workshop will introduce you to the potential of pastel work, with an emphasis on experimentation and a playful approach.
The workshop will cover:
- brief introduction & history of pastel drawing
- what pastel is & overview of the various types, range of colours, etc.
- demonstration of different ways of working with pastel (e.g. layering, feathering, mixing colours)
- demonstration of the use of various papers & colour backgrounds.
We will then experiment with different techniques and exercises, followed by a larger work (subject of artists choosing) in the last two hours.
Philippa's Background
Education:
- BA Visual Arts 1988
- Grad Dip Fine Arts, Victorian College of Arts 1990
- MA Fine Arts, UWS (Art therapy) 1994
Teaching:
- Diploma and Certificate Fine Art students Lismore TAFE 2000–2005
- TAFE Certificate 1V Workplace Training & Education
- Ballina Art Club 12-week pastel courses
- Various one day workshops
Philippa has been working with pastel since 1989, doing large scale drawings which have been exhibited widely in Australia, including a number of solo shows in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, the Blue Mountains, as well as the Grafton, Lismore, Noosa and Caloundra regional galleries.
Her work has also been shown in India and Korea.
She participated in the Australia Council and Asialink funded Artists Cultural Exchange in Kerala in India for three months in 2000.
Philippa has had work published in the international Arts magazine.
equipment and materials
Please bring with you:
- pastels (not oil pastels) – if you don't already own any, a set of 12 Mungyo pastels is a good start (approx. $13 from Maleny Art Supplies)
- a selection of papers in varying sizes – cartridge paper is ok but anything more fragile is not suitable. If you have small off-cuts of other papers (pastel papers, water colour, even builders paper) these can be good for experimenting with. For the final drawing, a large sheet of good quality paper such as Arches, Stonehenge, Fabriano or any pastel paper would be good
- workable fixative (or hairspray)
- fine rubber gloves
- protective mask (optional, to protect against fixative and pastel dust)
- backing board and bulldog clips
- charcoal or conte pencil(s).
The following will be supplied:
- acrylic paints for undercoats
- small samples of pastel papers to try.
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This workshop has been partially funded by an RADF grant.
download: poster (PDF, 100 kB)
The Regional Arts Development Fund is a Queensland Government and Sunshine Coast Regional Council partnership to support local arts and culture.
