The Studio Environment
- Reverse cycle air conditioning to suit comfort needs
- Fridge space available
- Multiple teas and coffee supplied along with milk and pre-packaged snacks
- Worktables, chairs, and limited table easels available for use
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 2023
Suitable for any level of experience
Regular classes are offered in basic drawing, foundations, soft pastel, and extension ideas
These will operate in a series of blocks covering a pre-set theme. I am proposing a month-on, month-off regime this year. Beginning with March and followed by May, July, September, November and a portion of December. This may be subject to change.
Class days will be Monday Evening 6.30 – 9.30 pm and Mornings on Tuesday from 9 am – 11 am, and Thursday from 9.30 am -12.30.
Private Sessions by negotiation
Classes begin from March 1st.
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Workshops 2023
EXTERNAL WORKSHOPS
January 9 – 13, 2023
“Pastel Potential”
Camp Creative Bellingen NSW
February and March 2023
“Topic TBA”
Darwin, NT
STUDIO WORKSHOPS:
Studio workshops are offered in a relaxed atmosphere of encouragement and support
- “Drawing with pens”February 1 & 2 2023, 10 – 3 pm $150
Imagine being able to hold a small sketchbook in one hand while you draw with intention with a pen. Can you feel the quietness envelope you as you work focused on just a few things at hand? Regain your peace as you work on a project that can be laid aside at a second’s notice, to be taken up again in an equal time frame. No messy paints, no colours to confuse you, and all at a very small cost.
This workshop spread over two days will explore using pens as an art medium. Establish some useful skills on how to illustrate textural quality and shapes. Learn some key principles as an introduction to this timeless art form.
Using the exquisiteness of succulent plants, an exploration of shape and texture, coupled with pattern shall be embarked upon.
Produce a drawing that can lead to the belief that the plant can be felt with a touch and appreciated for its pattern and distinctive shape.
Learn in a supportive environment with like-minded people.
The workshop numbers are kept small to offer a boutique experience and plenty of tutored support as required.
No previous experience is required; however, some drawing skills would prove helpful.
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2. “Working with real objects”
February 15, 16 2023,10 – 3 pm $150
A complimentary pre-demonstration begins at 9 am each day
Suitable for all experience levels
Formatted into 2 x 2hour sessions with up to 1 hour for lunch. Coffee breaks as required
Use an inked surface to bring to life pebbles from the beach or river
Create a colourful fabric still-life study
Concepts addressed:
Addressing still life phobia, re-introducing a relaxed approach for optimal output.
Incorporating rhythms to enliven and add life to the still-life genre
Rendering details on a pre-prepared surface with minimal ease
Working with soft pastels, and pastel pencils
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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.