Holiday Workshop (one off) Courses Sydney

Flowers From Life with Jackson Davies - Holiday Workshop

In this workshop - for oil and acrylic painters - you will learn to paint a bunch of beautiful flowers from life. Jackson will bring fresh flowers on the day for this light-hearted and stress-free workshop that will encourage you to hone your painting skills and challenge you to see what you can produce in a single painting session. To start the session, students will receive a brief introduction to painting techniques, colours, materials, and equipment, and explore paintings by...

Flowers From Life with Jackson Davies - Holiday Workshop

Wed 14 Dec
10am - 3pm (UTC+11:00)
1 session, 5 hours total

Jackson Davies

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Wed 14 Dec 2022	10am - 3pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 2 - Willoughby Arts Centre

If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.

Travel Sketchbook with Richard Byrnes - Holiday Workshop

Creating your own travel sketchbook is an enjoyable and evocative way to record your travel experiences. From detailed studies to quick gestural impressions, this class outlines techniques and methods to capture the essence of what you see on your travels. Fundamentals of perspective for rendering architecture and landscape, sketching figures, media and composition are all covered in this class. We will then put our skills to practice by choosing a location and drawing as if we are...

Travel Sketchbook with Richard Byrnes - Holiday Workshop

Sat 17 Dec
10am - 2pm (UTC+11:00)
1 session, 4 hours total

Richard Byrnes

Please choose carefully as fees are non-refundable. Refunds of course fees will only be given if the course is cancelled or a place is not available in the course. Payment of course fees implies that you have read and agree to the WAC Terms & Conditions which are available online. RING THE OFFICE TO CLAIM YOUR MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 17 Dec 2022	10am - 2pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 1 - Willoughby Arts Centre

If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.

Wheel Throwing Fundamentals Course with Sammantha Cree - Holiday Workshop

This day-long course, suitable for beginner and intermediate students, is designed for people wanting a deep dive into the fundamentals of wheel throwing. We will cover all the basics of wheel throwing - wedging, centring, lifting and shaping - as well as the use of the necessary tools involved. Different throwing techniques will be discussed and demonstrated, and some of the many possibilities of the potter's wheel will be explored - with a special emphasis on functional ware....

Wheel Throwing Fundamentals Course with Sammantha Cree - Holiday Workshop

Sat 17 Dec
10am - 3pm (UTC+11:00)
1 session, 5 hours total

Sammantha Cree

Please choose carefully as fees are non-refundable. Refunds of course fees will only be given if the course is cancelled or a place is not available in the course. Payment of course fees implies that you have read and agree to the WAC Terms & Conditions which are available online.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Sat 17 Dec 2022	10am - 3pm (UTC+11:00)	Ceramics Studio - Willoughby Arts Centre

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When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Thu 15 Dec 2022	10am - 3pm (UTC+11:00)	Ceramics Studio - Willoughby Arts Centre

If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.

Australian Landscape with Idris Murphy - Holiday Workshop

The Willoughby Arts Centre is very happy to welcome back Idris Murphy, one of Australia’s leading landscape painters. Learn from Murphy’s deep understanding of colour. This very popular workshop involves technical discussions at the start of each day and then focused work and individual attention from the tutor on your work past and present with an emphasis on developing your own voice. Discussions and reference material around artists old and new encourage further development of...

Australian Landscape with Idris Murphy - Holiday Workshop

Wed 11 Jan - Fri 13 Jan 2023
10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)
3 sessions, 18 hours total

Please choose carefully as fees are non-refundable. Refunds of course fees will only be given if the course is cancelled or a place is not available in the course. Payment of course fees implies that you have read and agree to the WAC Terms & Conditions which are available online.

When	Time	Where
Wed 11 Jan 2023	10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 1 - Willoughby Arts Centre
Thu 12 Jan 2023	10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 1 - Willoughby Arts Centre
Fri 13 Jan 2023	10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 1 - Willoughby Arts Centre

If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.

Still Life and the Dynamics of Interior Space with Judith White - Holiday Workshop

Still-life is the foundation subject for this 2 day workshop along with learning how to use interior spaces to create a semi-abstract painting. Using the idea of form and space in more intimate and inclusive interior spaces, is a different challenge to that of dealing with the dimensions of landscape and expansive environments. Collage, acrylic, ink and mixed media in general will be the materials used. Not suitable for absolute beginners, but those with a bit of experience will...

Still Life and the Dynamics of Interior Space with Judith White - Holiday Workshop

Mon 16 Jan - Tue 17 Jan 2023
9am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)
2 sessions, 14 hours total

Judith White

Please choose carefully as fees are non-refundable. Refunds of course fees will only be given if the course is cancelled or a place is not available in the course. Payment of course fees implies that you have read and agree to the WAC Terms & Conditions which are available online.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Mon 16 Jan 2023	9am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 2 - Willoughby Arts Centre
Tue 17 Jan 2023	9am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 2 - Willoughby Arts Centre

If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.

Masterclass with Dominique Sutton - Holiday Workshop

In this mentoring class Dominique will help students resolve technical issues with their work as well as discuss creative, professional development. You will receive positive and helpful guidance, critique and feedback. We will explore the nature of creativity and discover ways to access, feed and cultivate your own course of inspiration. You can explore a variety of mediums through drawing and painting to discover new ways of seeing and methods of making your work. Please bring...

Masterclass with Dominique Sutton - Holiday Workshop

Mon 16 Jan - Tue 17 Jan 2023
10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)
2 sessions, 12 hours total

Dominique Sutton

Please choose carefully as fees are non-refundable. Refunds of course fees will only be given if the course is cancelled or a place is not available in the course. Payment of course fees implies that you have read and agree to the WAC Terms & Conditions which are available online.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Mon 16 Jan 2023	10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 1 - Willoughby Arts Centre
Tue 17 Jan 2023	10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 1 - Willoughby Arts Centre

If there isn't a class to suit you, please the waiting list.

Australian Landscape Painting with Ross Laurie - Holiday Workshop

Leading Australian landscape painter Ross Laurie is back for a 2-day workshop focusing on the unique Australian landscape. Learn from his lifelong practice and mark making. The workshop involves technical discussions at the start of each day and then focussed work and individual attention on your work past and present with an emphasis on developing your own voice. Discussions and reference material around artists old and new encourage further development of individual work. Bring...

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When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Thu 15 Dec 2022	10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 1 - Willoughby Arts Centre
Fri 16 Dec 2022	10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)	Studio 1 - Willoughby Arts Centre

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

Monoprinting From the Natural World with Seraphina Martin - Holiday Workshop

Monoprinting is a direct printmaking process where unexpected and exciting results happen. We will have fun experimenting with organic and found objects from nature. Students will learn how to create impressive prints using elements such as leaves, feathers and textured papers as well as enjoy embossing into paper. In this one day workshop, there will be a focus on colour and texture working with a variety of tools and natural materials in ways that reflect their organic nature....

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Monoprinting From the Natural World with Seraphina Martin - Holiday Workshop

Tue 13 Dec
10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)
1 session, 6 hours total

Seraphina Martin

Please choose carefully as fees are non-refundable. Refunds of course fees will only be given if the course is cancelled or a place is not available in the course. Payment of course fees implies that you have read and agree to the WAC Terms & Conditions which are available online. Members $20 discount applies. Ring the office to claim.
The WAC has a double vaccination policy in place to protect the students, staff and members of the Centre.

Price includes $50 of materials. Nothing to bring. Just turn up.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Tue 13 Dec 2022	10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)	Print Studio - Willoughby Arts Centre

Monoprinting From the Natural World with Seraphina Martin - Holiday Workshop

Wed 14 Dec
10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)
1 session, 6 hours total

Seraphina Martin

Please choose carefully as fees are non-refundable. Refunds of course fees will only be given if the course is cancelled or a place is not available in the course. Payment of course fees implies that you have read and agree to the WAC Terms & Conditions which are available online. Members $20 discount applies. Ring the office to claim.
The WAC has a double vaccination policy in place to protect the students, staff and members of the Centre.

Price includes $50 of materials. Nothing to bring. Just turn up.

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Wed 14 Dec 2022	10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)	Print Studio - Willoughby Arts Centre

This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.

Holiday Workshops (one-off)