Take your en plein air to the next level with leading landscape artist Michelle Hungerford.
Saturday 3 May – 11am-2pm
En Plein Air, Bicentennial Park , Kable Ave Tamworth. (near Picasso Guitar)
This plein air workshop is a hands-on art class where participants paint outdoors – at the Tamworth Bicentennial Park, taking inspiration directly from nature. Michelle will provides an overview of her practice, en plein air painting techniques, and what to look for in the landscape to create a sense of place.
Participants learn about the essential tools, paints, and easels required for en plein air painting. Michelle will demonstrate how to create an outdoor painting set-up and make the most of climatic conditions, followed by sketching before painting techniques and demonstrations
The term “en plein air” is French for “in the open air,” and this practice is favored for its ability to capture the natural light, colors, and atmosphere of a scene.
Sunday 4 May – 11am-2pm
Esther Halliday Studio, Tamworth Regional Gallery
The second part of the workshop is held in the studio. Michelle will assist artists to use their observations form nature into more complete artworks in the Esther Halliday Studio. Michelle will share her techniques to capture colours, textures, and lighting of the Australian landscape and provides one-on-one guidance, addressing specific challenges and helping participants refine their artistic styles.
Supplied
Acrylic paints. easels, canvas, paper, brushes and drawing materials
BYO lunch, chair and additional art equipment; art diary, brushes.
This workshop will have a maximum of 12 participants
Suitable for people age 14 years +
When: Saturday and Sunday – 3 + 4 May, 11am – 2pm
Where: Saturday – Bicentennial Park, Kable Ave Tamworth (near Picasso Guitar)
Sunday – Esther Halliday Studio, 466 Peel St, Tamworth
Cost: $150. Includes all workshop materials and tutoring.
