Learn to Paint!
It's easier than you think...
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LEVEL 1 - Beginners
If you have been afraid of staring at a blank canvas, be assured that you are not the only one. We cater for people that cannot paint and we show them how they truly can paint. We offer hands on learning and plenty of painting time. We help you build confidence, guide you step by step with a course designed for you to succeed.
If you are a beginner or would like to simply refresh and refine your fundamentals with a solid foundation and learn from a Master Artist,
This is the best place to start.
It is amazing in what can be achieved in just 5 weeks of painting!
Absolutely no experience is needed.
All materials are included.
All you need to bring is your smile and your enthusiasm!
Day Session
Date: Tuesday 23 July 2013
Times: 9:30am - 1:30pm - 5 weeks
Location: 49 Gladstone Rd, Highgate Hill (free parking at back)
Cost: $330 includes all materials
Evening Session
Start Date: Tuesday 23 July 2013
Times: 6.00pm - 9:30pm - 5 weeks
Location: 15 Nariel St, Albion (on street parking)
Cost: $330 includes all materials
Future Start Dates for Lvl 1: 12/11/13 - Enrolling Now
Testimonials:
"If you have any desire to paint with oil, and you wish to start off with a sound knowledge of the medium and, more particularly, the correct way to use it- you could do no better than to commence your studies of this art form than to allow Marcel Desbiens to teach you the basics in great detail- and furthermore, to continue to remain interested and helpful in your progress."
A.J.Milne
Your classes are clear not only in method and technique but you seem to have a way of improving clarity of thought. Thanks Marcel
Laura Phillips
LEVEL 2 - Beginners/Intermediate Techniques
Perfect way to continue and expand your knowledge and enjoyment with Marcel's exclusive easy techniques with more 'hands on' painting, understanding of the material and mediums, all about mixing colours and various painting techniques.
(Discounts may apply for Bundling Levels - Click ENROL for more info)
Day Session
Start Date: Thursday 11th July, 2013
Time: 9:30am -2:00pm - (4 weeks condensed version)
Location: 49 Gladstone Rd, Highgate Hill (free parking at back)
Cost: $330.00 includes all materials
Evening Session
Start Date: Thursday 11th July, 2013
Times: 6:00pm - 10:00pm - (4 weeks condensed version)
Location: 15 Nariel St, Albion
Cost: $330.00 includes all materials
Future Start Dates for Lvl 2: 10th October - Enrolling Now!
LEVEL 3 - Intermediate/Advance
- How to paint Skin texture and tones, develop your own style with Still Life
- Drawing fundamentals
- How to see (this may sound basic, but it is the most valuable skill an artist has)
- Composition & How to light your still life
- Glazing impasto
(Discounts may apply for Bundling Levels - Click ENROL for more info)
Day Session
Start Date: Wednesday 9 October 2013
Times: 9:30am - 1:30pm ( 5 weeks)
Location: 49 Gladstone Rd, Highgate Hill (free parking at back)
Cost: $330 incl all materials
Evening Session
Start Date: Wednesday 9 October 2013
Times: 6.00pm - 9:30pm (5 weeks)
Location: 15 Nariel St, Albion (on street parking)
Cost: $330 includes all materials
Future Start Dates for Lvl 3:
LEVEL 4 - Advanced Techniques
This is the final level. It will take your work to a professional standard with contemporary techniques, painting from life, Plein-air and art business practice.
(Discounts may apply for Bundling Levels - Click ENROL for more info)
Day Session
Start Date: Tuesday 8 October 2013
Times: 9:30am - 1:30pm (5 weeks)
Location: 49 Gladstone Rd, Highgate Hill (free parking at back)
Cost: $330 incl. all materials
Evening Session
Start Date: Tuesday 8 October 2013
Times: 6.00pm - 9:30pm (5 weeks)
Location: 15 Nariel St, Albion (on street parking)
Cost: $330 includes all materials
Future Start Dates for Level 4: 13/11/13 - Enrolling Now
How To Paint Portraits with David Henderson
David is a world renowned artist and educator (Qld Art Gallery, QUT etc) who recently won the prestigious Rotary Art Spectacular and was again a finalist for the Doug Moran Portrait Prize. For the intermediate artist, David will guide you from toning the ground to sketching techniques, colour mixing and painting live models in every session. This is one course not to be missed! 3.5hrs a week for 5wks.
Day Session
Start Date: Wed 17th July 2013
Times: 9:30am - 1:30pm (5 weeks)
Location: 49 Gladstone Rd, Highgate Hill
Cost: $400 ($50 Levy included for live model every session)
BYO Materials
Evening Session
Start Date: Wed 17th July 2013
Times: 6.00pm - 9:30pm (5 weeks)
Location: 15 Nariel St, Albion
Cost: $400 ($50 Levy incuded for live model every session)
BYO Materials
Starter Oil Painting Art Kits
NOW AVAILABLE! Click here
Oil Painting Courses with Marcel Desbiens 5 weeks
Level 1 - Absolute Beginners/Basics
Level 2 - Basic/Intermediate Techniques
Level 3 - Intermediate/Advanced Techniques
Level 4 - Advanced Techniques/Prof Practices
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