Welcome to The Learning Connexion's student site.
Class fees:
To register, see the Casual Students page for information.
All weekend classes run from 10am - 5pm.
Classes begin the end of Week 1 and finish the end of Week 8 of term.
Date: Aug 28-29
Tutor: Christina Earl
Studio: T2.05
Maximum number of students: 15
Description:
Are you keen on loosening up? Blur the boundaries between reality and imagination by capturing the essence of the portrait through bold and expressive techniques.
Explore the darkest depths of charcoal to embrace the shadow and bring back the light. Your warmup exercises will delve into new spaces creating a myriad of characters, some like you, family or strangers. Mythical suggestion or animal forms may expose themselves when merging light with shadow.
We set the scene with strong lighting to cast shadow on the models face, using headresses and wigs to spark the imagination. Some self portrait work on a large scale is included.
Move into the intuitive realm of expressive portraiture,
explore a variety of media, the rest is shadow play. Suitable for all levels.
Content:
* Merging shapes
* Repetition and variation
* Casting shadows
* Underlighting and exaggeration
* Intensifying mood
* Hairdresses
* Working at a large scale
* Modelling shadow and light
* Visual references and recommended artists
* Group and individual feedback
Objectives:
* Develop depth and mark making
* Develop personal direction
* Make a series of dynamic expressive portraits
* Enhance confidence
* Develop intuitive style
* Jump into it, get excited and loosen up!
Outcomes:
* Greater appreciation of light and shadow
Required materials
Cost to student:
Depends on what materials you already have.
Registration forms are in .doc format. If you don't have Microsoft Word you can download Word Reader for free.
We'll send you an email whenever new classes are published.
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182 Eastern Hutt Road, Taita, Hutt City
Phone +64 4 568 0320 or 0800 ART POWER (0800 278 769 within NZ)
Email info@tlc.ac.nz