Workshop: Drawing Portraits from the Masters

This two-day workshop uses master artworks as a tool for active learning.


The Victorian Artists Society
The Victorian Artists Society
Instagram followers 9k followers
5.0 (2)

2 x 5.5 hours Class size 1 to 4 guests    

  $340 (Afterpay & PayPal Pay in 4 available)

Under the guidance of award-winning artist Swathi Madike, this two-day workshop treats master drawings and paintings as a tool for active learning. You'll select a specific aspect to study and focus on, such as how a master built form, used mark-making, or captured likeness. Each day includes demonstrations and guided exercises tailored to your individual goals. References will be provided, and you're welcome to bring your own.
Suitable for all levels, including complete beginners. Swathi is a welcoming teacher who fosters an encouraging environment.
What you'll get
  • References
  • A completed artwork
  • Skills and knowledge
Knowledge required
Suitable for all levels, including beginners.
What to bring
  • Paper HB/2B pencils
  • White or cream-coloured pencil
  • Toned paper sketchbook A4 or A3
  • Hard eraser
  • Kneadable eraser
  • Masking tape
Session repeats

This class series runs over 2 consecutive days.

Location

The Victorian Artists Society - 430 Albert Street, East Melbourne VIC

This venue is a short walk from Parliament Station, and beside tram lines 11, 12 and 109. Paid parking is also available nearby and in the surrounding streets.

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The Victorian Artists Society
The Victorian Artists Society

Instagram followers 9k followers
5.0 (2)

The VAS art studio occupies an original bluestone building opened in 1874. Though almost totally subsumed by gallery in 1895, it still serves both as a studio and a reminder of our history. Designed by architect Leonard Terry, who had worked principally as a designer of warehouses and banks, it was a single-storey construction without windows.
Since then, the VAS studio has survived extensions, renovations and massive restoration projects to be associated with the careers of some of the most significant artists of Australian history. It is within these walls that young artists including Arthur Streeton, Charles Conder, Tom Roberts, Walter Withers and Frederick McCubbin commenced their journey of brushstrokes. The original floor of Baltic pine, worn by the feet of these artists and coloured with 150 years of paint, still remains alongside original tables and easels.
To this day, the Victorian Artists Society offers classes catering to all experience levels, from beginners to professional artists, in oil, watercolour, acrylic, drawing and sculpture. Classes cover techniques such as portraiture from a life model, landscape and still life. Daytime, afternoon, evening and weekend classes are conducted in the historic VAS Studio and are taught by highly regarded artists.
In addition to our 10 week courses, we also regularly offer workshops and a number of casual sessions including life and portrait.

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