Dream of being an artist? Want to connect with your inner creative self? Or just want to have fun painting? Join David Giles for his next 8 week online course.
“I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed myself. It has been an extremely supportive and nurturing experience, creatively and in regards to my well-being.” Shirley, High School Art Teacher
TERM 2 2020 ONLINE
Abstract painting in acrylics
Dates: 30 April/1/2 May - 18/19/20 June
Times: 10-1 Thursdays, Fridays or Saturdays. You choose which day to attend each week.
Cost:$320 for 8 week term.
Impressionist painting in acrylics
Dates: 30 April/1/2 May - 18/19/20 June
Times: 1.30-4.30 Thursdays, Fridays or Saturdays. You choose which day to attend each week.
Cost:320 for 8 week term.
Unique opportunities to work with multi award winning artist David Giles
• Turn your artistic dreams into reality
• Opportunities to exhibit
• Suitable for all levels including complete beginner.
• Learn about different techniques, approaches and styles of painting using acrylics
Content for Abstract painting in acrylics
We will look at different contemporary abstract artists and explore painting in the style of each artist..
WEEK 1 Angela Gebhardt
WEEK 2 Tome Lieber
WEEK 3 Erin Ashley
WEEK 4 Sandy Welch
WEEK 5 Wendy McWilliams
WEEK 6 Charlotte Faust
WEEK 7 Fran Skiles
WEEK 8 Michelle Williams
Each session will begin with a discussion and a demonstration by David Giles.
Materials required: You will need to bring acrylic paints, matisse or atelier white, red blue, yellow and a few other colours you like. You will also need a canvas to paint on. I recommend 85 x 85 cm but you can use any size that suits you
Content for Impressionist painting using acrylics
We will look at images of water, seascapes, river scenes, lakes and experiment with different impressionist styles and techniques. Each session will begin with a demonstration by David Giles. You may like to bring photos – preferably your own - of the various subject matters.
Materials required: You will need to bring acrylic paints, matisse or atelier white, red blue, yellow and a few other colours you like. You will also need a canvas or canvas boardto paint on. I recommend 50 x 40cm but you can use any size that suits you
Full payment of fees is required to book your place. Fees are not refundable
To book your place book online above or contact David Giles 0416079204 or davidgilesartist@hotmail.com
The Freedom School is a friendly and supportive group where people can enjoy art making in the company of like-minded people. With a focus on self-expression, The Freedom School Painting Program encourages participants to be experimental and trust their intuition and inner guidance in the process of art making. Many graduates of the Program have gone on to become multi-award winning artists with some exhibiting through Giles’ two galleries. The Program is open to anyone interested in exploring painting as a process of self-expression and self-discovery.