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Clarence Valley Urban Sketchers Group
Are you interested in sketching out and about in the Clarence Valley? Would you like to share your interest in capturing the urban and rural scenes of our beautiful area with like minded people? Then we have some wonderful news for you!A group of Clarence valley artists are aiming to establish a local urban sketchers group right here in the Clarence Valley where everyone – regardless of artistic background, art experience or skill level – can meet regularly for the enjoyment of drawing together and sharing our skills. No experience or specialist materials is necessary – just bring yourself and what you have. It can be as basic as a piece of paper and a pencil or pen! Or you can bring the whole kit and caboodle if that takes your fancy!To begin what we hope will become regular events throughout the year and the establishment of a Clarence Valley Urban Sketchers group, we have four meetups scheduled during the Plunge Art and Culture Festival in April 2025. These will be our inaugural meetups and will take place at four different locations within the Clarence Valley – Ulmarra, Maclean, Iluka and Grafton. There will be two meetups on Saturdays and two on Wednesdays.Keep your eye out for all the details in the Plunge 2025 book and our Facebook page – search for Clarence Valley Urban Sketchers.We can’t wait to get started and hope you’ll join us!FREE FOR EVERYONE!
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Sunday 13th April - Drawing on the Go with Christine Porter
Recording a small journey or large, a day in Rome or roaming around the Clarence, this workshop is about the travel diary, the everyday pictorial journal, and about how to take your sketchbook with you on your trip – without needing the whole art shop as well.
Using simple, inexpensive materials; with guided activities that, over the day, progress from easier to more difficult, participants will take an easy walk, or drive, around Cowper/Brushgrove: a travel day in miniature. The aim is to learn how to draw in the field en plein air, as well as more specifically: rivers, trees, buildings and people. But mainly it’s a day out doing a bit of drawing.
We’ll use pen and wash on watercolour paper that has been concertina folded – a book form that many find useful for travels. If you are unsure about watercolour don’t worry, this workshop is an excellent introduction to the media. For more experienced painters Christine promises you can be challenged, if that is your wont. Artists, emerging and experienced, as well as those with no experience are welcome. All levels will be catered for.
Please note – there is an additional materials fee for this workshop. See below.
Cost: $150.00 includes morning tea. There is a $10.00 materials fee for this workshop – this is payable on the day of the workshop, in cash, to your tutor.
Please bring your own lunch – our fridge and microwave will be available for you to use along with any cutlery and crockery you may need.
Workshop Hours: 10am – 4pm
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Saturday 19th April - Exploring Drawing with Mixed Media with Kerrie Bowles
During 2024 Kerrie challenged herself to draw every day of the year focusing on both a personal project exploring one theme for each month of the year; along with many other drawings created along the way in online challenges and just for the fun of drawing.
Join Kerrie for this workshop where she will share what she discovered over 365 days of drawing (plus a lifetime before!), along with helping you to explore a variety of drawing techniques and media. We’ll begin by looking at the basics of drawing, explore how to combine various wet and dry media in our drawings, try out some exercises to loosen up and hone our drawing skills, and have a whole lot of fun along the way! We’ll be creating drawings using a variety of subject matter and themes, so compare prepared to try something new, take risks and learn some of the secrets of how to develop your drawing skills.
Please note – there is an additional materials fee for this workshop. See below.
Cost: $140.00 includes morning tea. There is a $15.00 materials fee for this workshop – this is payable on the day of the workshop, in cash, to your tutor.
Please bring your own lunch – our fridge and microwave will be available for you to use along with any cutlery and crockery you may need.
Workshop Hours: 10am – 4pm
SOLD OUT – Waitlist available. I have a number of people on my waitlist so I’m thinking of adding a second date for this workshop. Let me know if you’re interested.
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Saturday 26th April & Saturday 3rd May - Oil Painting Basics with Harry Westera
Held over two Saturdays, this workshop with artist Harry Westera, focuses on creating a series of finished oil paintings that you can frame. From printed images, you will paint a variety of everyday objects in a realistic manner. You’ll learn how to use light and shade to make your subjects look three dimensional. Harry will show you a simple way to accurately mix any colour that you need. All the materials and equipment will be provided (materials fee applies), so you just need to turn up on the day.
Please note – this workshop is held over two Saturdays and students attend both days. There is an additional materials fee for this workshop. See below.
Cost: $300.00 includes morning tea. There is a $30.00 materials fee for this workshop – this is payable on the day of the workshop, in cash, to your tutor.
Please bring your own lunch – our fridge and microwave will be available for you to use along with any cutlery and crockery you may need.
Workshop Hours: 10am – 4pm each day
SOLD OUT!