WEA Course Guide June - September 2025

MODERN JAPANESE WATERCOLOUR Be inspired by traditional Japanese watercolour also known as gansai. Explore unique Japanese painting techniques using rice paper and bamboo brushes. Subjects include flowers, gardens, birds and still life. Suitable for beginners. Approximate cost of materials $60. 57313 Sat., 9am 21 June, 2 wks x 3 hrs FEE: $109, disc. $99, conc. $96 WEA CENTRE ACRYLIC ABSTRACT FLOWERS IN BLOSSOM Learn techniques to create a canvas of stunning, abstract flowers in blossom. This course is suitable for all levels. Materials cost approximately $70 and will need to be purchased by student prior to class. 57317 Fri., 10am 18 July, 1 day x 6 hrs FEE: $109, disc. $99, conc. $96 WEA CENTRE ART SAMPLER FOR BEGINNERS Choosing an art medium for the 'beginner artist' can be a challenge. Learn how to use a variety of drawing and paint mediums from gouache or tempera, oil, acrylic, watercolour, pastels, ink, charcoal, colour pencils, paint sticks and much more. Get creative and find the art medium that suits you best. Beginners and intermediate students are welcome! Approximate cost of materials $150. 57325B Wed., 6pm 9 July, 5 wks x 3 hrs FEE: $196, disc. $177, conc. $172 WEA CENTRE EXPRESSIVE PAINTING OF AUSSIE WILDLIFE Capture the colour and uniqueness of our Australian birds and marsupials with watercolour and pencil drawing. In this workshop you will practice watercolour and drawing techniques to produce a series of sketches and a finished piece. Learn simple watercolour techniques and use geometric shapes for drawing guides. Practice lively brush-strokes that represent movement of birds and small cute animals. Materials cost approximately $40. 57327 Sat., 9am 20 September, 1 day x 6 hrs FEE: $109, disc. $99, conc. $96 WEA CENTRE NEW

INTRODUCTION TO OCEAN ART Keen to dive into the world of ocean art? Using acrylics, you will learn techniques to paint crashing waves, a tranquil or stormy ocean and sunset scenes. Explore sand mixing, combined with sea shells to elevate your unique art creation. Materials cost approximately $80 and will need to be purchased by student prior to class. 57338A Mon., 10am 21 July, 3 wks x 3 hrs FEE: $143, disc. $129, conc. $126 WEA CENTRE EASY ACRYLIC PAINTING In this easy acrylic painting course, you will pick up new skills and explore a variety of subjects. Approximate cost of materials is $80. 57339A Mon., 10am 11 August, 3 wks x 3 hrs FEE: $143, disc. $129, conc. $126 WEA CENTRE PAINTING ON FABRIC Discover how to paint on fabric using acrylic paint and textile mediums. Materials provided by the tutor and $50 payable on the day. 57393 Tue., 10am 15 July, 1 day x 6 hrs FEE: $109, disc. $99, conc. $96 WEA CENTRE FIGURE SCULPTURE Learn the essentials of figure sculpture in clay. The course introduces basic anatomy and the body's proportions; overcoming students' technical frustrations with the hands and feet; understanding the head in relation to the body. Learn the historical perspective and conceptual framework of figure sculpture. Fee includes clay. Andrew Stock BA(FineArt)BSocAdmin 57323A Sat., 1.30pm 2 August, 2 wks x 3 hrs FEE: $136, disc. $126, conc. $123 WEA CENTRE INTRODUCTION TO SCULPTURE Learn the basics of the art of sculpture and use materials which are suitable for the beginner. By the end of the day you should have completed a simple life-size bust out of terracotta clay. Fee includes all materials. Andrew Stock BA(FineArt)BSocAdmin 57324B Sat., 9am 6 September, 1 day x 6 hrs FEE: $129, disc. $119, conc VENUE HIRE

The following courses are taken by Victoria Lowery MA Vis.Art., Grad.Dip. Ed.Sec AUSTRALIAN WILDFLOWER IN WATERCOLOUR Learn how to use watercolour to create your own native Australian flower artwork. Beautiful flowers like Desert Flame, Kangaroo Paw, Bottlebrushes, Grevillea and more. Suitable for beginners or those more experienced. Materials cost approximately $80. 57308B Tue., 10am 8 July, 1 day x 6 hrs FEE: $109, disc. $99, conc. $96 WEA CENTRE WATER-MIXABLE OILS FOR BEGINNERS Have you ever wanted to try traditional oil paints? Water-mixable oils are a perfect choice to start your artistic journey. This course will take you step by step from drawing, mixing and matching colours through to the final brush strokes. You will also explore the Old Masters painting methods such as basic brushstroke; direct painting; grisaille method and much more. Approximate cost for materials $70. Or you can pay $25 to tutor to cover materials used during the course. 57309 Wed., 6pm 20 August, 3 wks x 3 hrs FEE: $143, disc. $129, conc. $126 WEA CENTRE SPLATTER PAINTING  NEW Jackson Pollock invented a wonderful style of painting that is easy, expressive, fun and looks very impressive when complete. Embrace modern art with acrylic splatter paint techniques on canvas and learn how to turn your work into art and not a muddy mess! You will create 1 or 2 splatter masterpieces to take home. Bring your own canvas and pay $25 to tutor for use of art materials. 57311 Tue., 10am 22 July, 1 sess x 6 hrs FEE: $109, disc. $99, conc. $96 WEA CENTRE

WATERCOLOUR BASICS Designed for beginners even those more experienced painters will find plenty of new tips to enhance their watercolour works. Materials cost approximately $80. 57322C Tue., 6pm 8 July, 5 wks x 3 hrs FEE: $196, disc. $177, conc. $172 WEA CENTRE EXPLORING WATERCOLOUR Do you love the look of watercolour art? This course will allow you to explore unique watercolour painting techniques and effects. Suitable for beginners and those more accomplished. Materials cost approximately $80. 57312A Sat., 9am 5 July, 3 wks x 3 hrs FEE: $143, disc. $129, conc. $126 WEA CENTRE

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