Learn professional secrets of watercolour painting in a one-day immersive workshop with local artist Karena Wynn-Moylan on Saturday 26 August from 10am – 4pm.
Taking place in the Northern Rivers Community Gallery’s (NRCG) Ignite Studios – the heritage-listed former Ballina fire station, this workshop will delve into the medium of watercolour painting. Suitable for beginners or more experienced artists looking to extend their control and knowledge of the medium, a range of techniques and processes will be covered. These include a review of basic tools and materials, drawing, washes, colour mixing, composition, tone, form, developing texture, working wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry, working from photographs versus working from live objects, single subjects, and common problems such as clouds, water, and flowers, as well as specialist techniques like hairdryer work, masking fluid and spraying.
Students will explore a range of styles and are welcome to bring any challenges they may be facing in their personal practice for analysis and support.
All tools and materials will be provided on the day, including a range of paint charts, material lists and books of interest for participants to enjoy however participants are also welcomed to bring their own tools and materials they may wish to work with.
This workshop is small, with a maximum of 12 places available. Advance bookings are essential via the NRCG website. To book, visit nrcgballina.com.au or phone the Gallery on 02 6681 0530.
Karena Wynn-Moylan is a professional artist, author, musician, filmmaker, and broadcaster. Her exhibition Understories: Things Fallen was on display at the NRCG in early 2023.
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Workshop details:
Date: Saturday 26 August 2023
Time: 10am – 4pm (includes a break for lunch)
Location: Ignite Studios, 60 Crane Street Ballina
Ages: 18+
Cost: $210 (incl GST, tools and materials provided).
For enquiries contact NRCG’s Creative Programs Producer Ella Millard on 02 6686 0530 or [email protected]
The Northern Rivers Community Gallery is located at 44 Cherry Street Ballina and is open Wednesday to Friday from 10am until 4pm and weekends from 9.30am until 1.00pm. For further information contact the Gallery on 02 6681 0530 or www.nrcgballina.com.au
