Still Life Painting

Selwyn Community Education is based at Selwyn College, Kohimarama, Auckland.

Suitable for beginners and intermediate painters, in this workshop you'll learn the process of painting a subject from life. Students will be taught with a hands-on approach, being guided in a step-by-step fashion from start to finish. The goal is that you leave with the confidence and knowledge to continue to develop as a painter.

Course outline:
- Techniques and processes for starting a painting
- Thinking about composition and planning the final result
- Focus on large shapes
- Stylistic techniques
- Narrative through composition
- Complete a painting

Expected learning outcomes:
- Learn a clear process to take a painting from beginning to end
- Block in paintings quickly and accurately
- Have control over composition
- Handle acrylic paint effectively

Who should attend?
This workshop is geared for beginning and intermediate painters: those who haven't begun painting yet and those who want to continue to develop their painting skills.

What to bring: Your lunch. We'll provide tea and coffee. All materials ($30) are included within the course fee. You'll be painting a 9x12" canvas and props will be provided.

About Andrew Ockleston: I've been working as a portraitist for five years, as well as exhibiting my own work. After finishing my studies at animation college, I've spend the last two years tutoring adults and children in art.

Our mission is to provide quality adult and lifelong learning opportunities which empower individuals in their personal lives and as members of society.