Unleash Your Inner Dimension - Textured Painting Workshop
Explore the world of textured painting by joining artist Jamie Congdon in transforming a flat surface into a captivating piece of art.
As part of Jamie's exhibition 'On a Limb', 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.
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.