GA- Unleash Your Inner Dimension - Textured Painting Workshop

As part of Jamie's exhibition 'On a Limb' currently on show in the Artspace, Jamie will deliver a 3 hour workshop using various techniques to create depth and visual interest. 

Using supplied materials participants will experiment on a small canvas with techniques demonstrated. 

The workshop will include the following;

• Brief overview of textured painting and its possibilities
• Examples of textured artwork by famous artists
• Exploring Texture Techniques (60 minutes);
  
  • Demonstration by the instructor on creating different textures using various mediums and tools
    
  • Applying modelling paste with palette knives for a rough, impasto effect
  • Mixing sand with paint for a gritty texture
    
  • Using stencils and textured mediums for geometric or patterned effects
    
  • Creating textures with household objects like crumpled paper or sponges
    
  • Highlighting textures with spray bottles and splattering techniques
• Building Your Textured Artwork (90 minutes);
  
  • Participants choose a theme or subject for their medium-sized canvas (e.g., landscape, abstract, floral)
    
  • Guided through the process of incorporating textures into their chosen theme

Participants will leave the workshop with the following;

• Two completed textured paintings
• A newfound appreciation for the use of texture in creating art
• Confidence in exploring various textured mediums and tools
  
• A take-home handout with key techniques and resources for further exploration
  

Date: Sunday, 15 September 2024

Time: 10am to 1:00pm

Location: Upstairs, Gatakers Creative Space, 311 Kent Street Maryborough  

Cost: $45; Registration required. Limited to 10 people. 

All materials supplied

Participants are required to bring their own lunch and an image they would like to paint as reference. 

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Workshop Cancellation Policy

• Gatakers Artspace cannot accept responsibility for any changes in personal circumstances. Missed workshops or change of mind are at your own expense.
• If a participant chooses to cancel their confirmed registration, or cannot or does not attend the workshop, the following will apply:
• The registered participant may invite another person to substitute their place in the workshop (in which they are registered) at any time at no charge;
• If notice is received 2 or less days from the scheduled starting date, a refund will not be offered.
• If a workshop is cancelled by Gatakers Artspace a full refund or a reschedule will be provided. Gatakers Artspace will endeavour to advise participants of cancellation at least 48 hours prior to workshop.