Kristin Tennyson's Oil Painting Short course starting tonight

Kristin Tennyson's Oil Painting Short course is starting tonight and runs every Wednesday evening for the next 6 weeks. The best entry to the campus is from Gatton Street - enter at S Block (the Hospitality building opposite the swamp) if you park towards the back of the carpark you will be close to Y block.

Please enrol for Kristin Tennyson's Oil painting short course as soon as possible

A reminder to enrol for the Oil Painting class with Kristin Tennyson as soon as possible so that we can confirm numbers. We would hate to postpone or cancel  the class if students leave it until the day before the class starts to enrol.

Enrolment and course details for Short course in Oil Painting with Kristin Tennyson

Oil Painting Level I
Wednesday evenings
27 March - 1 May (6 classes @ 3 hours each)
6.00pm - 9.00pm

Room Y 108 (enter campus from Gatton St entrance - S block carpark)

Enrolment fee $220.00
To enrol please phone the admissions centre on 1300 656 959 and quote the Delivery package number 310686 and class number 29172.


Most materials supplied - limits set by the teacher. A small list of items to bring from home and additional materials will be proved at the first class.
Further details on Kristin's class can be found in the previous post dated Thursday 7th of March 2013

Darren Barden's classes for the week beginning 18th of March cancelled until further notice

Darren Barden's Tuesday Certificate IV Digital art class CUVDIG201A Develop digital imaging skills and Thursday's Diploma class CUVPRP503A Present a body of own creative work have been cancelled until further notice.

Any classes missed will be rescheduled so that students receive the required number of classes.

Our apologies for any inconvenience. Students will be contacted by email when classes are to resume - to ensure that you receive this information please update your details with the admissions centre if they have changed since your enrolment. Thank you.

Short course in Oil Painting with Kristin Tennyson starting soon

Born in Toronto, Ontario, artist Kristin Tennyson’s art practice has spanned two continents. After obtaining her BVA in Canada, she migrated and became a citizen of Australia where she has lived and worked in Cairns in Far North Queensland. Kristin has participated in many group shows throughout Canada and Australia. A selection of her work is represented by galleries such as KickArts in Cairns, the Cairns Regional Gallery and Artisan in Brisbane. Kristin is currently studying a Masters in Creative Arts at James Cook University.

Enrolment and course details for Short course in Oil Painting with Kristin Tennyson

Oil Painting Level I

Wednesday evenings

27 March - 1 May (6 classes @ 3 hours each)

6.00pm - 9.00pm

Room Y 108

Enrolment fee $220.00

Most materials supplied -  limits set by the teacher. A small list of items to bring from home and additional materials will be proved at the first class.

To enrol please phone the admissions centre on 1300 656 959 and quote the Delivery package number 310686 and class number 29172.

This course will introduce students to various techniques in oil painting, ranging from different paint application methods to developing an awareness of volume and form using the medium.

Each lesson will advance your own studio practice and broaden your approach to the idea of painting with repeatable techniques for home

Students are responsible for the purchase of some materials. A small material list will be provided on the first day of class.
For further information please call Kerry Grierson 40 422 505

A Brief Outline of Oil Painting Level I

Introduction:

o Brief history of the tradition

o Preparation of surfaces for painting

o Canvas, Boards, Gesso

Description of Materials:



o Preparation of mediums for painting

o Oil painting in different environments

Colours:

o Creating a palette with oil colours

Methods of Painting:

o Chiaroscuro preparations, transparent painting, Venetian process, glazing, Modern process, your own process.

o Students will execute a series of small sample works (brush strokes in 10cm x 10cm panels) for journal reference of each technique.

Practical studio work:

The practice is an important part of this class and two paintings choosing one method taught plus in your own style will be executed with individual supervision as exercise along the duration of the course. Of course, students are welcome to do more than two finished works. Students are encouraged to bring in images, objects, and engage in their own style of work.