TAC’s has a new series of Master Classes commencing in the last week of October. Bookings are now open for the Brush Up painting intensive with Sarah Murray, Something Floral drawing with Gina Chapman, Playful Prints with Peter MacLean, Eco-Dye Project with Pinal Maniar and Art Play with Blaide Lallemand.

ECO DYE PROJECT WITH PINAL MANIAR: 6-WEEK MASTERCLASS

WHEN: Tuesdays 6 – 8 pm

DATES: 24 October – 28 November, 2023

COST: $210 (for the 6-week series)

BOOKINGS: Please click here to book

Textile artist, Pinal Maniar will lead this project based intensive course over six weeks. In the first four weeks, participants will learn the basic principles and processes of natural dying by producing a series of samples exploring the techniques of eco printing, Itajime (folded) and shibori (stitched). In the final two weeks, using the samples produced, participants will create a textile collage to create a tablecloth or other decorative or functional textile piece. Assembly will be by means of hand stitching, embroidery and applique. This course will suit textile enthusiasts, beginners or those wishing to expand on their skills.

This will be an intensive workshop, where:

-week 1: is scouring, mordanting and planning final piece of artwork which will be a collage of the samples and using them to create a “ painterly collage” or a patched table cloth

–week 2 : will be Itajime Shibori (1 hour folding , 1 hour dyeing 2 colour)

–week 3:  Stitched shibori (1 hour stitching 1 hour dyeing 2 colour) 

–week 4: eco print (1.5 hour steam and 1/2 planning)

-week 5 and 6: will be executing their collage with hand stitching patches, embroidery and appliqué 

About Pinal Maniar

Driven by a passion for handcrafted textiles, Pinal’s experience spans printing, weaving, dyeing, quilting, and traditional textile crafts techniques. After many years in the fabric design and manufacturing industry, she is now focused entirely on hand-made, unique, and sustainable textiles. These textiles are a medium for exploring the creative possibilities of natural materials and patterns. They are a statement about making locally and sustainably, and the artworks speak directly about the environment in which they are made.

Website: http://idyll-ink.com/
Facebook: @idyll.ink
Instagram: @idyllink

PLAYFUL PRINTS WITH PETER MACLEAN, 6-WEEK MASTER CLASS

WHEN: Wednesdays 6 – 8 pm

DATES: 25 October – 29 November, 2023

COST: $210 (for the 6-week series)

BOOKINGS: Book here

This course will cover a range of diverse printmaking techniques with a focus on ways of working that can be achieved quickly and spontaneously, without the need for a lot of fastidious preparation.  Suitable for those with limited printmaking experience this course will give you a taste of some of the variety that print offers. Some techniques will use a press, and some are suitable for use at home without a press. We will be doing something different every week, so while the techniques are simple, there is lots to be learnt and lots of creative fun to be had.

Week 1. Trace monotypes. Are they prints or drawings? You be the judge.

Week 2. Nature printing. Reveal the exquisite textures in found materials.

Week 3. Moody Monotypes – Black and white reductive monotypes

Week 4. Relief print with stencils. Making woodcuts without the carving. Use simple paper stencils to get straight into printing and start exploring layered colour.

Week 5. Relief print with foam sheets

Week 6. Contact Collographs. An easy introduction into intaglio printmaking.

About Peter McLean

McLean has a deep affinity for nature and the environment. Working across a range of printmaking techniques, drawing and installation, he explores the materiality of nature and our physical, emotional, and spiritual relationships with wild places.  His practice combines traditional techniques and craftsmanship, a sense of play and willingness to experiment and a desire for his materials to be given equal voice as collaborators in his making process.  Since graduating from ANU School of Art in 2010 he has maintained an active practice including numerous solo and group exhibitions, residencies, and teaching engagements. 

Sarah Murray is an artist based in Canberra, Ngunnawal country, working primarily in drawing and painting. Their work explores a bodily experience of landscape, engaging the body within the time, space and place of the land. Sarah’s gestural and immersive works are made both in the studio and outdoors in the landscape. In 2021 Sarah graduated the ANU School of Art and design with first-class honours and since has been involved with various shows around Canberra and interstate.

BRUSH UP – 6-WEEK PAINTING MASTER CLASS

WHEN: Thursdays 6 – 8 pm

DATES: 26 October – 30 November, 2023

COST: $210 (for the 6-week series)

BOOKINGS: Please click here to book

Brush Up is the perfect opportunity to explore your own creative ideas and develop your own studio practice or just dust off those paints in the spare room. Tutor and artist Sarah Murray will provide hands on instruction and feedback, to help guide your learning and teach or refresh your technical skills. Brush Up can be as directed/self-directed as your needs be and is open for all abilities, for beginners through to those wanting to extend their skills. Sarah will ensure that you are welcomed into judgment-free, safe space, where you can engage with fellow creatives and create art in community. All materials are provided, including paints, paintbrushes and paper (unless you prefer to bring your own).

About The Artist

Sarah Murray is an artist based in Canberra, Ngunnawal country, working primarily in drawing and painting. Their work explores a bodily experience of landscape, engaging the body within the time, space and place of the land. Sarah’s gestural and immersive works are made both in the studio and outdoors in the landscape. In 2021 Sarah graduated the ANU School of Art and design with first-class honours and since has been involved with various shows around Canberra and interstate.

SOMETHING FLORAL WITH GINA CHAPMAN: 6-WEEK DRAWING CLASS

WHEN: Saturdays 2 – 4 pm

DATES: 28 October – 2 December, 2023

COST: $210 (for the 6-week series)

BOOKINGS: Book here

Exploring the wonder of flowers! This course celebrates the science, function and beauty of flowers of all kinds. From week to week, various perennials, biennials and annuals will be examined in a variety of ways and the results expressed on paper, using a wide range of materials. The class will be facilitated by visual artist, Gina Chapman, who is also trained in Conservation, Land Management and Horticulture. Prior knowledge is not necessary – just a love of flowers!

About The Artist

Gina Chapman joined the TAC team in 2022, assisting Messengers classes and working on events. She is a graduate of the ANU School of Art, winning the BCC Patron Award for her graduating work. She has gone on to study Conservation and Land Management and Horticulture.

Gina currently leads the Seniors and Carers classes as well as the ‘Root to Leaf’ workshop. She is passionate about environmental issues, conservation and the intersection with visual arts.

ART PLAY FOR CURIOUS ADULTS (WODEN)

WHEN: Saturdays 10am – 12pm

WHERE: Woden Library

DATES: 28 October – 2 December, 2023

COST: $35 for a drop-in class or $180 for a 6 week block

BOOKINGS: Click here to book here

Over 6 Consecutive Saturdays we will analyse and draw inspiration from three iconic Australian
artists who have created powerful and intriguing portraits. We will play with a range of materials
including: watercolour, ink, gouche, acrylics, pen, mixed media and glitter!

Bring along printed photos of your self or loved ones to use as a starting point.

Week, one and two will investigate and respond to Joy Hester’s haunting emotive portraits.

Week three and four will examine the figurative expressionism of Brett Whiteley.

Week five and six will examine the graphic and detailed symbolic imagery of Del Kathryn Barton.

This series allows us to be bold and get personal when delving into the lyrical, expressive and
symbolic world when creating powerful portraits.

About the Artist

Blaide Lallemand is a local artist who works in a variety of mediums, painting, drawing, print, photography and more. She graduated from ANU art school twenty years ago. Blaide loves to inspire people to try new things and believes everyone can discover and flex their creative style.