Over the summer I will be running a series of  short workshops while I am in Katoomba.

Workshop 1: Drawing

The first one will be intensive drawing for two full days. There will be one 3hr session with a model on day 2. This workshop will be suitable for those with all levels of experience. This is an opportunity to work on the perceptual skills and techniques of drawing a variety of subejcts from objects, to botanical and the figure and appreciating  how drawing teaches us observational skills that underpin all of the arts and sciences – not only the visual arts.

Cost of the workshop  is $130  for two days including models fees.

Jan 18 – 19  from 10 – 4pm

Steam Laundry Studio, Katoomba

Max  8 in Group

Workshop 2: Applied Drawing Weekend

Drawing is often left out in the process of painting and in this workshop we look at the problem solving aspects of drawing and its role in the overall process of painting and any of the visual arts including design and illustration.This will be an applied drawing workshop where preliminary drawings and studies will be developed and applied to a painting or illustration or design project.This may be a follow up from the first workshop or participants can work from a subject or references of their choice. This may be an idea that combines subjective, imaginative elements or realism. Participants will be shown how to do tonal and compositional studies and ways to transfer their drawings into colour technique onto paper, canvas.

Cost of the 2 day workshop is $120

Jan 28 – 29  from 10 – 4pm

Steam Laundry Studio, Katoomba

Maximum of 8 in Group

Sketchbook Technique

On Friday’s over three weeks,  a morning of sketching out and about in the Leura and Katoomba area. Eack week we will visit a variety of inspiring locations to draw and sketch. If the weather is bad – suitable indoor locations will be arranged. Areas covered will be sketchbook drawing technique for a variety of subjects from botanical to architecture and figures.

Meet will be arranged each of the 3 weeks in the Katoomba, Leura area and pick up can be arrange from station for those without transport.

Bring a fold up chair a sketchbook and morning tea.

Friday’s 10 – 1pm  on  27th January, Feb 3rd and 10th

$40 per week or $100 for all 3

Please email me through the contact form with all enquiries and bookings.  ( faye@fayewilson.com)

Thanks! Faye

This 6 week term drawing workshop is designed for a small group of participants to sketch in different locations in and around Melbourne such as the zoo, botanical gardens, museums, galleries, libraries etc.

Each week the sessions will be held in different locations inside and outside, weather permitting.

The group will meet on Wednesday’s ( with a break for lunch) and you can join at any time.

If you would like to attend but are not available on Wednesday’s, please let me know as I may have the numbers for a second group/time.

Special introductory discount of 25% off full course price for 2 or more people booking together.

The course will include close individual instruction and guided practice in the following areas:

• Figure sketching.
• Botanical sketching and studies.
• Perspective and foreshortening.
• Capturing movement.
• Art mediums and techniques for sketchbooks.
• Perceptual tools for better observation.
• Understanding and rendering tone.

This course is perfect for those wanting to really work on their drawing skills and develop the practice of using a sketchbook to practice drawing, research, store ideas and make studies. Though some experience is advisable – beginners and those who have little confidence, but a desire to learn are most welcome.

Limited to maximum of 8.

Participants will need a sketchbook and some basic materials – a list will be provided on booking.

All locations will be in central Melbourne area close to public transport.

All Inquiries and bookings to faye@fayewilson.com

or call 04238824690

Discounts for seniors / students and other concession card holders.

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Drawing Classes In Katoomba Studio

In May I will be starting classes with small groups of up to 5 students, tailored to individual needs.

Please email me if you would be interested in participating.

All levels, including HSC students are very welcome.

All general drawing areas including figure, objective, subjective, still life, perspective etc. Illustration

techniques and your own projects developed.

email me at faye@fayewilson.com

I am teaming up with my old friend and colleague Nettie Lodge ( artist, traveller,writer and illustrator extraordinaire ) to launch a series of workshops that we plan to run bespoke to speak!

We will provide all materials and a journal and give creative writing and illustration techniques to get you going… read all about it at http://www.illustratedjournalworkshops.com – click on the link to the right under linkroll.