SELF-EXPLORATION MIXED MEDIA WORKSHOP
In the Self-Exploration Mixed Media Workshop, you will explore basic art-making techniques at your own pace. Unconventional mixed media will be used in these workshops in combination with acrylic and water-based paint and drawing materials, such as charcoal, pencil, ink and graphite. In this workshop, De Wet guides participants through a series of mixed media exercises which culminate in the creation of a mixed media artwork using a combination of the materials explored. In so doing, participants learn, share and create together, gently pushing the boundaries and awakening their inner creative worlds.
SELF-EXPLORATION PORTRAIT PAINTING WORKSHOP
In the Self-Exploration Portrait Painting Workshop, De Wet guides participants through a series of self-portrait exercises that investigate the external presentation of the internal Self.
SELF-EXPLORATION PAINTING WORKSHOP
The Self-Exploration Painting Workshop encourages free, open-minded, expressionistic exploration of different painting techniques on canvas that push the boundaries of how participants understand painting. The combination of thick, opaque, bold paint, layering and sensitive brushstrokes is a subtle yet mindful approach to contemporary art making. This workshop will investigate an array of methods by which to apply paint to a surface, including using various brush sizes, application tools and spray bottles with water-based (acrylic) paint. The workshop will culminate in the production of an abstract work that incorporates some recognizable images or objects.
DRAWING WORKSHOP
In this workshop, De Wet shares different drawing techniques for both inexperienced and experienced workshop participants. By using a broad range of hard and soft pencils and graphite, as well as erasers and pencil shavings as drawing tools, the workshop teaches participants how to create evocative yet sensitive works. This is best achieved by exploring and letting go of the preconceived idea that one has to create a masterpiece. The aim of this workshop is to explore different techniques and produce an artwork by means of a series of guided exercises in a safe environment in which there is no right or wrong way to draw.
Dates:
· 16 January 2021 - Self-Exploration Portrait Painting Workshop
· 30 January 2021 - Self-Exploration Mixed Media Workshop
· 20 February 2021 - Self-Exploration Painting Workshop
· 27 February 2021 - Self-Exploration Drawing Workshop
· 6 March 2021 - Self-Exploration Mixed Media (on paper) Workshop
· 13 March 2021 - Self-Exploration Portrait Workshop
· 17 April 2021 - Self-Exploration Painting Workshop
· 24 April 2021 - Self-Exploration Mixed Media (on paper) Workshop
· 15 May 2021 - Self-Exploration Portrait Workshop
· 29 May 2021 - Self-Exploration Painting Workshop
· 12 June 2021 - Self-Exploration Mixed Media (on paper) Workshop
· 19 June 2021 - Self-Exploration Portrait Workshop
Time: 10:00 - 16:00.
Duration: 6 hours including two tea and cake breaks.
Venue: Studio - Natasja de Wet - Kirstenhof, Cape Town.
Workshop Fee: R600.00 - excludes materials. R1500.00 - includes materials. This fee applies to workshops in 2021.
Booking: To book, contact Natasja at art@natasjadewet.com.
Deposit: 70% deposit to secure your place. Please note that deposits are non-refundable.
Please deposit the balance of your workshop fee 48 hours before the workshop (account details provided upon booking) and email proof of payment with your name as reference.
For more information, contact Natasja at art@natasjadewet.com.
