Learn to paint with oils or acrylics at the Abbotsford Convent with professional artist, Rick Matear, who has been exhibiting for 30 years and teaching for over 15 years.
- Beginners to advanced
- Friendly environment
- Large open studio in the stunning surroundings of Abbotsford Convent
- Class size up to 6 students
- Acrylic paint provided
- Start at any time during the program
- Click the Book Now button to book classes for yourself, or as a gift voucher
What is Taught
- Possible drawing techniques.
- Painting with oil paint, with or without medium.
- Colour mixing techniques using primary colours.
- Colour theory, based on the colour wheel.
- Painting the picture as one.
- The aim is for you to develop confidence in drawing and painting techniques enabling creative expression
- Body friendly practices while painting (Alexander Technique inspired)
You can start your art class program whenever. Scheduling in advance is encouraged as weekly attendance in each class is limited.
When
Tuesday evenings 6:30pm until 8:30pm.
Where
Classes are held at C2.22.2
You’ll be met downstairs for your first class and guided to the studio.
Cost
$360 for a 6 week term
What to bring
First class if beginner:
- 2B Pencil and A4 size drawing pad
- At the first classes Canvas / board sizes needed will be discussed
- All other materials including easels are supplied except oil paint
Second class (and first class if you’re experienced). While materials except oil paint are supplied, you are welcome to bring your own equipment listed below
- Different size and style brushes
- 2 Hog hair round or flat
- 2 golden synthetic
- Oil paint – red, yellow, blue and white (40ml tubes}
- Gum turpentine 500 ml (It’s cheaper at a hardware)
- (Acrylic paint will be supplied)
- Canvas/board
- Old shirt/clothes to wear
- Photograph or image/resource material
If you wish to purchase your own supplies
Reasonably priced artists’ paint sets are available at large art shops, such as these nearby suppliers:
- Deans Art, 188 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy
- Chapman & Bailey, 350 Johnston Street Abbotsford
“I have found the classes so relaxing and informative. Sessions seem to flow really well, there is a lovely social aspect and yet it feels like we can be surrounded by a bubble to allow focus on our work.”
– James Luton.
“Rick’s style of allowing us to start sketching and bringing in a piece of interest is refreshing. Rick offers support that focusses on what works along with offering insights and areas to focus on which is very constructive. I have told several people, that your style and energy are lovely to be around.”
– Helen Barton.
