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CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

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Upcoming classes and workshops

Drawing from observation

7 Oct 2026 - 9 Dec 2026 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

The Victorian Artists Society

430 Albert St, East Melbourne VIC 3002

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This course focuses on developing the student's ability to perceive and render the world around them through drawing.

Working from still life setups, cast sculptures and live models, students will be guided in drawing from observation, using different conceptual exercises and strategies to better understand the ideas of form, light and movement in space. Over the ten weeks, students will explore various approaches to drawing, developing analytical and expressive techniques.

Suitable for all levels, students will develop a new sense of proficiency and confidence in creating rich and compelling drawings. - 10 weeks per term (ongoing) - SOLD OUT

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Monotype : Love of the land

14 & 15 November 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Firestation Print Studio

2 Willis St, Armadale VIC 3143

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An introduction to monotype and some basic principles, followed by an exploration of unique techniques that will open up new ways of using this traditional medium.

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Past classes and workshops

Monotype : Ink and Impressions

27 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

The Victorian Artists Society

430 Albert St, East Melbourne VIC 3002

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An introduction to monotype techniques using water-based inks, Perspex and a hand-held baren, without the need for a press. We will explore different ways of applying ink and learn how to create interesting textures using various mark making tools. - 10 weeks

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Monotype : Love of the land

8 & 9 November 2025 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Firestation Print Studio

2 Willis St, Armadale VIC 3143

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An introduction to monotype and some basic principles, followed by an exploration of unique techniques that will open up new ways of using this traditional medium.

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Gouache : Painting landscapes in gouache

7 July 2025 10:00 am – 3:30 pm

The Victorian Artists Society

430 Albert St, East Melbourne VIC 3002

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An introduction to gouache techniques in landscape painting. We will talk about how we see the world around us and what ‘landscape’ means to us and we will explore how to achieve a compelling atmosphere using this water based medium. 

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Monotype : Landscape Reimagined

26 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 2025 10:00 am – 3:30 pm

The Victorian Artists Society

430 Albert St, East Melbourne VIC 3002

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A two-day workshop designed as an introduction to monotype, followed by an exploration of some unique techniques that will open up new ways of using this traditional medium, without the need of a press.

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Monotype : Landscape and the painterly print

30 Sep 2024 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

The Victorian Artists Society

430 Albert St, East Melbourne VIC 3002

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A two-day workshop designed as an introduction to monotype, followed by an exploration of some unique techniques that will open up new ways of using this traditional medium, without the need of a press.

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What is a monotype?

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Monotype is known for its painterly quality where a unique print is achieved. It is a type of printmaking made by drawing or painting on a smooth, non-absorbent surface. The surface was historically a copper plate, but in contemporary work it can vary from zinc or glass to acrylic and Perspex. The image is then transferred onto a paper by pressing the two together, using etching press, brayer or by techniques with which most printmakers started exploring this medium, such as rubbing with the back of a wooden spoon or the fingers.

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"Thank you for your fabulous class today. As a first time attempt to print making your class was well thought out in the stages of showing us what to do and producing a great print at the end. Thoroughly enjoyed it. If you ever do a follow up class I'll be there!"

Cathy, Melbourne

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