The Studio Environment
- Reverse cycle air conditioning to suit comfort needs
- Kitchenette and fridge space available for use
- Tea and coffee supplies provided
- Worktables, chairs, and limited table easels available for use
- A comfortable space, delivering an encouraging environment for optimum growth and artistic nurture
- Plenty of on-site parking
The studio tables and chairs are cleaned between classes as well as common area cleaning. An air filter and an antibacterial atomiser are used. Hand sanitiser is available for your use. The studio is adequately ventilated to allow for fresh air to fill the space. An outdoor area is available for use weather permitting.
Classes 2024
STOP PRESS:
Classes for 2024 begin from this September.
Thursday morning pastels
Thursday evening pastels and oils
Wednesday morning drawing class – for those who are sure they have no talent and for those wishing to develop their drawing skills to the next level. New intake in October
Private sessions by negotiation
Workshops 2024, 2025
EXTERNAL WORKSHOPS
October 19 & 20, 2024
Complex stands of trees in pastel
Redcliffe Art Society, Qld
Register via the Art Society ras395@redcliffeartsociety.com.au
January 13-17, 2025
“Pastel Adventures” SOLD OUT
Camp Creative Bellingen, NSW
Feb 4,18 March 4, 18, 2025
Watercolours with Louise
Coochie Art Group, Qld
IN-STUDIO WORKSHOPS:
October 26, 2024
“The Creative Surface”
Learn how to create some fun inexpensive and yet archival surfaces for your pastel artwork
Using acid free components and custom created patterns and textures we shall create surfaces on timber as well as on pastel or watercolour paper. The pastel and watercolour paper can be new or artwork which you wish to repurpose and reinvigorate with new life.
Expect to create several exciting surfaces by the end of the day.
Register via the contact page.
TOURS 2025
“Imagine a Magical Time”
September 21 – 28, 2025
An Adelaide Adventure. Gaining inspiration from the Arts and Crafts Movement to apply to the creation of a surface pattern design. 3 full days of inspirational activities coupled with 3 full days of workshop fun. Learn how to turn your art into something special.
More details coming soon. Expressions of interest being taken.
Register via the contact page
Louise Corke Artist Statement
My eyes drift across my studio space. Each painting speaks to me, sharing their story. I linger in the memory of that moment of creation, and of my attempt to express my connection to this subject.
The sound of the paintings talking to me though clear has a strangely surreal quality to it. I feel they have a life form of their own, birthed upon my canvas as I give each respect and appreciation. I see and hear people whose hearts unlocked silently as I painted. Flowers that swayed and swooned in response to my love for them. Landscapes that unveiled their secrets, and waters that babbled incessantly of their journeys and adventures.
I value and am enamored by the point of connection between me and my subjects. I long to record what happens in me when I study the forms and note the intersection points of shape against shape, colour upon colour and texture upon texture. I seek the hidden, the unspoken emotions, and the longings of the heart.
Nature speaks loud and clear to me of the Creator’s imaginative designs, innumerable variations, and exquisite renditions of synced intricacies. I offer gratitude as an offering of appreciation to be able to be a part of sharing natural beauty wherever it might abide.