Painting for Pleasure with Gordon
Join artist and tutor, Gordon Sonnenberg in this well-rounded class. Students work with their preferred medium and are pushed to think creatively. Suitable for all levels. Thursday 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Term 4, 2023 from 5th Oct $229 (9 weeks) “Painting for Pleasure with Gordon Sonnenberg is a class I’ve enjoyed taking for years. Students can use any medium and tackle any subject they like. Gordon is always helpful and the class is always congenial and fun.”
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What is Painting for Pleasure at Balwyn Community Centre?
Painting for Pleasure with Gordon is a no-pressure class that let’s you get lost in art!
When was the last time you sat down, brush in hand and paint at the ready, and really had a go at painting? If you’re like most of us, it was way back in year 9 art class. A distant memory, it’s easy to forget the pleasure of painting – that satisfying feeling of creating something. We think it’s time you gave it another go!
Painting for Pleasure with Gordon lets you explore your thoughts and express yourself. Gordon will work with you one-on-one, teaching you proper painting techniques and helping to improve your skills.
Class tutor, Gordon guides his students in a relaxed and friendly environment. You can work at your own pace and take as much time as you need to finish each art piece. Diversity in style and subject is encouraged and a wide range of mediums are used in class, to include watercolour, oil and acrylic paints. As you become more familiar with the process, you may choose to change mediums to suit your preference or a particular project.
Tuition in technique is on an individual basis. Gordon works one-on-one with each student, answering any questions and helping to overcome problems. Over the course of the term you’ll meet like-minded others and complete work you’re proud to take home. But most importantly, you’ll find pleasure in painting!
Who’s this course for?
Painting for Pleasure is suitable for people with all levels of experience. Beginners are welcome, those just starting in any given medium, as well as the more experienced artist who may want to extend their ability.
What do I bring?
For your first class, please read class materials list and bring the materials advised. Ongoing, advice is given on the best materials to buy.
Term 4 Tue 6 Oct 1pm – 3pm $220 (9 weeks), Term 4 Thu 10 Feb 1pm – 3pm $220 (9 weeks)
Pleasurable painting techniques for beginners
‘Enjoyable and inspirational painting weekend designed to help beginners & enthusiasts to gain experience in painting with Oils, Acrylics Watercolours etc, whilst also supporting more advanced painters to develop their skills and techniques. No previous experience necessary.’
Painting for Pleasure workshop is designed for adults of all abilities and, developed as a self-directed art program. Working at your own pace to build confidence, deciding on your own themes/subjects and art materials.
Full Price of Workshop – £37 (Early Bird Concession offer £30 on bookings’)
The weekend workshop 29 Feb-1 March 2020 starts at 10am till 4.30pm.
Bus route 8, 16, 19, 47, 200. Car park is also available.
Coffee & Tea is provided, best to bring your own lunch.
Painting for Pleasure weekend workshop is tutored by local Granton artist Gareth Hutchison. With over 10 years of experience successfully teaching both adult education art courses and private classes.
One-To-One tutoring with helpful techniques, expert advice and creative support in the relaxing and friendly environment of Madelvic House.
For beginners interested to learn how to get started, fundamental skills of drawing & painting with practical guidance.
For art enthusiasts & advanced painters wishing to continue developing techniques, further skill sets and practice.
Relax, chat and enjoy your creativity with an enthusiastic group of people. Learn at your own pace and further develop your interests and passions in paint.
Art Projects: You are encouraged to bring your own projects or themes to work on each day. Project themes or subject matter can range from still life, portraits and people, landscapes/seascapes, cityscapes, buildings, boats, nature, abstract to realist etc.
Gareth will help you every step of the way and support any projects you wish to try. If your unsure as a beginner to painting, Gareth can provide the subject material or suggest project ideas & advice to help you get started.
Materials needed: For Beginners to the painting workshop – Gareth can provide some basic materials when and if required on the first day.
For art enthusiasts & advanced painters – it is recommend to bring your own watercolour A3 paper / canvas board or canvas (of any practical size) and acrylics paints or oils and a range of brushes and oil paints. Easels & boards are also provided.
Tea & organic Coffee is privided free. It is recommended to bring your own pack lunch. Generally lunch breaks last for half an hour, though you can decide & take how many breaks you like.
