mixed media drawing
Tue. 06, 13, 20, 27 April
19.00 - 21.00
During this series, participants will be introduced to a range of drawing practices, including basic drawing techniques and experimental drawing and painting methods. Students will work on three projects throughout the series, responding to a creative prompt for each piece. Sessions will begin with an introduction to the material and technique as well as examples of how to combine them. Gabrielle will then work with participants one-on-one to develop their individual projects. This series is open to all levels of practitioners, whether you are new to visual art or looking to expand your skills.
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found object painting
Sat. 6 March
14.00 - 17.00 (GMT+3)
During this workshop, participants will learn the basics of integrating a painted scene onto a found object or material. Participants will be introduced to traditional painting methods and learn how to incorporate the nature of their found material into their final piece. This workshop is open to all levels of practitioners, whether you are new to painting or looking to improve your skills.
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sketchbook series: quarantine reflections
Tue. 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 March
19.00 - 21.00
The past year has shifted and shrunk our worlds in unexpected ways. Many of us have spent countless hours confined within our homes, lost to virtual over-connectivity, or left to navigate new social extremes, exposed to worrisome instability. This sketchbook series offers a chance to reflect on these experiences creatively. Through a series of reflective prompts, participants will be guided to explore their past year through a visual lens and to compile these reflections into a sketchbook. Each week, Gabrielle will also introduce a new medium and technique for participants to work with.
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miniature painting
Sat. 30 January
14.00 - 17.00 (GMT+3)
During this workshop, participants will learn the basics of creating a miniature scale painting with watercolour. Participants will be introduced to traditional and contemporary miniature painting techniques and have a chance to apply what they learn to an individual project. This workshop is open to participants of all levels, whether they are new to painting or looking to improve their skills.
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beginning oil painting
Tue. 19 & 26 January, 2 & 9 February
19.00 - 21.00
During this 4-part series, participants will be exposed to a variety of oil painting techniques and build basic knowledge in colour theory, observational painting, and application processes. Through online instruction, participants will learn the very basics of the medium and be guided to create several studies in oil. This series is open to all levels, whether you are new to painting and drawing, or looking to expand your skills.
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introduction to oil painting
Sun. 13 December
18.00 - 20.30 (GMT+3)
During this workshop, participants will be introduced to the basics of oil painting, including colour theory and application techniques. Over the course of the workshop, participants will develop the first layers of a still life painting with individual instruction and assistance. This class is open to all levels of practitioners, whether you are new to painting or looking to expand your skills.
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winter drawing
Tue. 01, 08, 15, 22 December
19.00 - 21.00
During this series, participants will be introduced to a range of drawing practices, including basic drawing techniques and experimental drawing methods. Each week, participants will be given a creative prompt, material, and technique to work from. Sessions will begin with an introduction of the material and technique as well as examples of artists who implement them. Gabrielle will then work with participants one-on-one to develop their individual project.
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urban sketching
Sun. 25 October
13.00 - 16.30
During this workshop, participants will learn a variety of drawing techniques and build basic knowledge in working with pen and watercolour. Through online instruction, followed by an exploration of their own neighbourhood, participants will learn to create an on location sketch, as a way to respond to their personal surroundings. This workshop is open to all levels, whether you are new to urban sketching or drawing or looking to expand your skills in observation.
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life drawing
Tue. 20 & 27 October, 3 & 10 November
19.00-21.00
In this 4-part series, students will learn a variety of drawing techniques and build basic knowledge of charcoal and pastel, including an introduction to materials, and how to approach drawing the human figure. Throughout the series students will work on four projects, focusing on the theme of life drawing.
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star taking: finding a sense of place
Sun. 27 September
17:00-18:00 (GMT+3)
Join us this Sunday online, for an artist talk and workshop to cultivate and articulate a sense of surroundings through creative writing prompts and poetry practice, led by Wyoming-based Dr. Julia Whyde and Dr. Valerie Innella Maiers. This event is donation-based.
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painting with gouache
Tue. 22 & 29 September, 6 & 13 October
19:00-21:00
During this online series, participants will learn a variety of gouache painting techniques and build basic knowledge in colour theory, observational painting, and how to apply gouache to a variety of surfaces. Through online instruction, participants will learn the very basics of the medium and be guided to create several finished pieces. This series is open to all levels, whether you are new to painting and drawing, or looking to expand your skills in observation.
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hop on hop off: urban sketching by ferry
Sat. 01 August
12.45 - 17.30
During this workshop, participants will learn a variety of on-location sketching techniques and build basic knowledge of drawing with pen and watercolour. The course will immerse participants in several of Istanbul's coastal neighbourhoods by way of Hop on Hop Off Ferry, where they will create several on-location sketches as a way to respond to their surroundings. This workshop is open to all levels of students, whether you are new to drawing, or looking to expand your skills in on-location sketching.
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neighbourhood sketching
Tue. 14 & 21 July
18.30 - 20.30
During this 2-part series, participants will learn a variety of drawing techniques and build basic knowledge in pen and combining black and white pen on brown paper. Through online instruction, followed by an exploration of their own neighbourhood, participants will learn to create an on location sketch, as a way to respond to their personal surroundings.
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virtual travel sketching
Sun. 21 June
14.00 - 17.00
During this workshop, participants will learn a variety of drawing techniques and build basic knowledge in working with pen and watercolour. From the comfort of their homes, participants will explore virtual travel drawing and learn to create an on-location sketch using Google Earth. This workshop is open to all levels, whether you are new to urban sketching or drawing or looking to expand your skills in observation.
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home studio for beginners
Tue. 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 June
19.00 - 21.00
During this series, participants will be introduced to a range of home studio practices, including how to set up a comfortable working environment and develop a series of artworks. Each week, participants will be given a creative prompt to work in their medium of choice (such as watercolour, charcoal, or pencil). This series is open to all levels of practitioners, whether you are new to visual art or looking to expand your skills.
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online figure painting
Sun. 24 May
14.00 - 17.00
In this workshop, participants will be introduced to a variety of watercolour techniques and learn how to apply this medium to life drawing. The course will explore basic colour theory, materials, and application processes, and will focus on creating several studies of the human figure. This workshop is open to all levels of students, whether you are new to watercolour or looking to expand your skills in observational painting.
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home studio for beginners
Tue. 05, 12, 19, 26 May
19.00 - 21.00
During this series, participants will be introduced to a range of home studio practices, including how to set up a comfortable working environment and develop a series of artworks. Each week, participants will be given a creative prompt to work in their medium of choice (such as watercolour, charcoal, or pencil). This series is open to all levels of practitioners, whether you are new to visual art or looking to expand your skills.
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online figure drawing
Sun. 26 April
14.00 - 17.00
During this workshop, participants will be introduced to a variety of charcoal drawing techniques and learn how to apply this medium to figure drawing. The course will explore basic elements of human proportion, materials, and application processes, and will focus on creating several studies of the figure. This workshop is open to all levels of students, whether you are new to drawing or simply looking to expand your skills.
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online portrait drawing series
Tue. 14, 21, 28 April
19.00 - 21.00
In this online series, participants will be introduced to portrait drawing. The series will cover a variety of drawing techniques as well as basics of facial proportions and human expression. From the comfort of their homes, participants will be divided into pairs and guided to draw one another while facing their partner across the screen - working to bridge the gap in connection between people during this period of social distancing.
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urban sketching from the window
Sun. 29 March
14.00 - 17.00
During this workshop, participants will learn a variety of drawing techniques and build basic knowledge in combining black and white pen on brown paper. Within the comfort of their home, participants will learn to create an on location sketch, as a way to respond to their personal surroundings, indoors and out the window. This workshop is open to all levels, whether you are new to urban sketching or drawing, or looking to expand your skills in observation.
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