Program of Art Classes for Adults (16 years and over)

These classes assisted with funds from ACFE (Adult Education in the Community). The venue is at arc Yinnar premises unless stated otherwise.

Basic Drawing, Still Life & Portraits with graphite, charcoal & pastel, 5 sessions.

May 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st
Sunday afternoons 12.30-4.30 pm.
Fee $85 or $75 conc.

Includes some paper to start, no experience necessary. Sharon will teach basic drawing skills with pencil, charcoal and pastel. Aspects of still life subject Matter will be covered including balance, line, perspective.

Participants will be introduced to pastel colouring techniques such as blending and texture. With these foundation skills participants will develop a finished portrait study for folio.  This could be the beginning of your artistic skills and knowledge development.

Students will need to bring coloured pastel paper, pencils 2B, 4B, 6B, sharpener, eraser, kneadable eraser, cutting knife, old shirt or apron, small box dry pastels, bulldog clips.

Botanical Illustration with Laurie Andrews

7 fortnightly sessions on Saturdays
May 2nd, 16th & 30th, June 13th & 27th, July 25th, Aug 8th from 11 am – 1 pm.
Fee of $140 or $120 conc’
Cost includes: one sheet of Fabriano watercolour paper; sundry materials and small potted plant (value approx. $15).

Although this is an introductory course, some confidence in drawing is an advantage. TalentedMelbourne artist Laurie Andrews will show students the skills to observe and portray plants with pencil and watercolour.  An emphasis on botanical accuracy and the appreciation of the beauty and complexity of nature will be understood during the process. 

First session: will involve line work and shading using pencil to explore the different components of plants: leaves, flowers and fruits.

Students to bring A3 sketchbook of acid free cartridge, 2H, HB, B pencils and eraser. Students are asked to bring a table lamp to each session for directional lighting of the subject. The tutor will discuss other materials and the format for the course. A list will be provided for purchase of paints and brushes for further sessions (some may choose to use pencil only). Approximate cost $50 for those who may not have the six paint colours and the brushes required.

LITHOGRAPHY with Kate Zizys

Tuesday nights for 7 weeks
July 28th-September 8th  
5.30-8.30pm at Monash Uni. Churchill
 Printmaking Studio to the left of Switchback Gallery, Ada Crossley Drive. Cost $185 (or $165 conc’) includes technical notes and materials, valued at $35.

Although a very old technique this method of printmaking is still used by contemporary artists in specially equipped studios. The beauty of lithography is that a print made by this process is directly from the artist’s drawing. No other printmaking method can so accurately reproduce the mark made by the artist’s hand. Modern examples and historical reference material will be used in this course; participants will take home a small edition of lithographs printed from their stone drawing. Lithography is an excellent
way to develop your folio and improve drawing skills.

BASIC SOUND AND LIGHT TECHNICIANS COURSE

Over two weekends - Saturdays and Sunday

10am-4pm (all four days)

August 15th & 16th: Lighting for the stage  
August 22nd & 23rd: Sound production for the stage

(Fee $195 or $180 concession). Notes and materials are included. No previous experience is necessary though students need to be physically able and dressed in comfortable non-synthetic clothing, covered footwear is essential. Bring pencil and paper for additional note taking.   

Basic Lighting for the stage with Garry Boast

Garry has worked as a lighting technician for The Melbourne International Arts Festival and with repertory theatre across the UK, Garry currently works with lighting live bands and tutoring apprentice electricians.  The participants of the basic lighting for the stage course will be provided with the procedure for identifying and connecting the various components of lighting systems and setting up the equipment. The course explores the reasons and motivation for lighting, it will also cover the OH&S factors particular to the field, including the safe use of ladders, the hazards in this theatre space and electrical safety.

Introduction to live sound mixing with Peter Brown.

Peter has extensive experience in sound technology for stage and live music, including industry experience in prominent venues such as the Athenaeum, the Victorian Arts Centre, the Geelong and West Gippsland Performing Art Centres.  Peter will introduce participants to a variety of sound approaches over the weekend. The participants should gain an understanding of the procedure for identifying and connecting the various components of the sound system together as well as setting up and operating the equipment. Also covered will be Trouble shooting, OH&S aspects, EPA guidelines, hazards in this theatre space, electrical safety and generator specifications.

CERAMICS AT ARC WITH HELEN COLOE

5 sessions on Tuesday Mornings  
10-12.30, Starting July 14th.
Course will cover clay characteristics, hand building techniques and an introduction to the pottery wheel.
Course Cost $125 / $115 concession.
Course cost includes notes, some clay to start and firings valued at $30/student.

All booking, enrolment and payment enquiries to arc, Main St, Yinnar. Tel. 5163 1310.
Office hours 12 – 4 PM weekdays or leave a message. Postal: PO Box 216, Yinnar 3869.
Due to small class sizes fees are required in advance to reserve your place.
Visa and Mastercard payments available.

BLACKSMITHING, Foundation and Toolsmithing with Bruce Beamish

Over three days
Saturdays and Sundays
8am-4pm & one further day Saturday or Sunday

Blacksmithing Foundation weekends:
June 20 & 21st
July 11 & 12th
August 29 & 30th.

Day 3 Toolsmithing Sat 1st Aug & Sun 2nd August.

Fee for all 3 days $260 or $240 conc’ all materials are included.

This three day course offers participants an overview and feel for the craft by producing a number of items including your own pair of tongs to suit the job at hand. Participants will gain experience in firing the forge, basic pointing, drawing out, making an eye, hot cutting, making scrolls, twisting and bending, forging non-ferrous metals and more.

NON ACFE Class at ARC Yinnar in Semester 1 - 2009.

Sculpting in Ferro Cement, with Paul Jesse

July 18, 19
& July 25, 26 
from 10 am - 4 pm each day

Paul will introduce students to Ferro cement as a sculptural medium through example, discussion and hands on activity. The basic principles of mixes, engineering, colouring, texture effects and finishing will be explored, as will numerous construction techniques, including rendering over solid formwork, armature and draped formwork over the two weekends. Participants will gain the experience and knowledge of these skills while developing a group project. Individual guidance and advice will be provided to participants on the second weekend on projects of their own design. After attending these workshops students will be able to design and create things like a birdbath, fishpond, fountain or creative garden sculpture. No previous experience is necessary though students need to be physically able and not concerned with getting dirty! Please bring pencil and paper for design work and wear old clothes, covered footwear.

Cost of $185 or $170 conc’, includes notes and all materials to the value of $30.