Community Learning

Always wanted to paint but didn’t know where to start? Wondering what artists do? Try out gouache, oil, charcoal and pastel while learning the basics of drawing, colour mixing and painting. Elizabeth Barsham gives you a practical introduction to an absorbing pastime.

Course description

Always wanted to paint, but don’t know where to start? These classes take you from simple tonal drawing in charcoal to a still-life study in oil paint. On the way you will be introduced to pastel drawing and gouache painting, learn some basic colour theory and copy an impressionist painting of your choice. Materials will cost you about $120, but you need not buy everything at once; at the end of each lesson the tutor will explain what you need for the following week.

What to wear

All classes – you are going to get dirty – wear old clothing!

What to bring

For the first two lessons (tonal drawing) you need:

• A2 pad of drawing paper (“Como” pad or similar)
• 4 large bulldog clips
• kneadable eraser
• two or three pencils – 2B, 4B, 6B
• notebook and pen

Lessons 3/4 – pastel drawing

• Small set of pastels (about 12 colours)
• Masking tape
• Cheap bristle brush
• Clean rags

Lessons 5 – 7 – colour theory/gouache

• 4 tubes gouache paint – red, blue, yellow and white
• watercolour brushes sizes 16,6
• watercolour palette
• ruler, compass and pencil eraser

Lessons 8 – 10 – oil painting

• Canvas board – at least 40cm x 60cm
• 4 tubes oil paint – red, blue, yellow and white
• oil painting brushes sizes 12,8,4,1 – flat, bristle
• palette
• palette knife
• screw-top jars, small tins etc.
• turpentine or substitute – at least 500ml
• plenty of rags

For more specific information about materials, visit the tutor’s website:
www.tasmanian-gothic.com/lessons

Important information

• If you are required to purchase extra materials for your class, please check the class viability with the organising office prior to making the purchase.
• Please ensure mobile phones are off or on silent before entering the classroom.
• Classes are NOT HELD ON PUBLIC HOLIDAYS unless otherwise advertised.

*Children must not accompany adults to Adult Education classes.

Medical condition & special needs

To help us make your experience in our classes as enjoyable as possible, we may need to make some adjustments or special arrangements. If you have a medical condition, an infectious disease, a disability or special needs that may affect your ability or other participants to safely or comfortably take part in a class, please complete the Personal Fitness and Special Needs Form and return to the closest administrative centre listed on the form. If you cannot access the form online, please contact the organising centre and a copy will be mailed to you.