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Beginners Art Workshop

Ticket Information

  • Cost: $185.00 each
  • Additional fees may apply

Dates

  • Sat 27 Apr 2019, 9:45am–4:00pm

Restrictions

All Ages

Website

Listed by

joannelclarke

This is the perfect no-fear, no-experience-required, workshop for those who have always had aspirations to paint but have been deterred for various reasons.

A chance to explore and experiment, within the extensive grounds of The Monastery – an historic home, twelve enchanting acres, panoramic views of the valley in all directions, lush picturesque gardens and trees, an inspirational location for you to explore your creativity.

Includes: Art tuition, all art materials, lunch and afternoon tea (with home baking)
Maximum participants: 12

To book your place, go to the website.

Workshop overview:
Boost your confidence with step by step guidance and demonstrations focusing on the needs of the beginning painter.

You will learn the fundamentals of acrylic painting, including: colour mixing, composition, selecting brushes, brush stroke technique and preliminary sketching, presented in a concise, understandable way that you can easily remember and practice on your own.

Participants will paint a rewarding canvas to take home and gain the confidence, tools and information to continue their creative journey.

This workshop leads into the on-going series for the year.
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Testimonials:
A wonderful opportunity to learn from a master painter in a picturesque environment – just the right amount of people. Everything organized perfectly and individual attention. Great food and a relaxing but inspiring class.

Excellent workshop – learnt a great amount.
The personal touch Raymond gave was exceptional. Loved it! Inspired to learn more.
I felt relaxed and comfortable and enjoyed the workshop immensely. The variety of work both inside and outside was a lovely contrast.

It’s a beautiful way to spend some time and a beautiful environment to work within.
I thoroughly enjoyed today. This art class was beautifully presented and even as an experienced artist.

Artist’s Profile:
Raymond Jennings began painting and exhibiting at the age of twelve. Two years later his work featured in a nationwide Society of Arts touring exhibition. He studied at Elam School of Fine Arts, Auckland University graduating in 1975.

Raymond’s lively career has seen him exhibit in numerous solo and group shows throughout New Zealand, in the USA and Singapore. He has produced commissions, some large-scale, for private and corporate clients.

Works are held in private/corporate collections in New Zealand and overseas, including Sir James Wallace Charitable Arts Trust, BNZ, Trust Bank, Lincoln University; Christchurch.

My paintings, drawings and sculpture are a positive expression of our world in form and
colour, motion and character, radiance, and depth, with the energies of universal inspiration.’

Find out more about Raymond here:
https://www.raymondjenningsartist.com/

For the programme + more information: office@monastery.co.nz
Please call Shane: 0274919707

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