Art - Watercolour Oil & Acrylic Paint Class - Continuation

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€140

Refunds: No refunds, under any circumstances, are available once a course has commenced.

If you have paid for a course which is subsequently cancelled, you will be notified and a full fee refund will be processed automatically. Refunds if processed are processed on a weekly basis and take approximately 2-3 weeks to present in the applicant bank account.

All other courses must remain viable and be self-financing: therefore a participant will not be permitted to commence a course/module unless the course/module has been paid for in full by the learner prior to commencement.

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Continuation Course overview:

This paint class is suitable for continuation students. We will explore colour concepts, colour mixing and application, incorporating 3D concepts and the use of mixed media.

Course Content:

Exploring line and 3D concepts.
Examining the use of colour through mixed media.
Considering small and large scale works.
Exploring the use of text in painting.
Looking at linocut print, and printing with everyday objects in the view to creating patterned works.
Abstract concepts.
Tutor Biography:

Anne O’ Byrne is a practicing Visual Artist who has been teaching Paint in GTI for the past eight years. She studied in the Limerick College of Art and Design and holds an Honours Degree in Fine Art from GMIT Galway 2010. Anne has exhibited nationally and internationally and her work features in the collections of Bank of Ireland, Office of Public Works, Galway City Council and NUI Galway.

Anne’s method of teaching encourages you to uncover your own style of creating.Through careful, considerate guidance and individual attention, in a relaxed atmosphere, you will learn the joy of painting.

Gretb email address: anne.obyrne@gretb.ie

Materials Needed:

Bring medium of your choice, either Oil, Watercolor, or Acrylic paints, brushes, paper/board/canvas, jar for water, pallet,, pencil, charcoal.

The Continuation course will cover:
• Exploring 3D concepts, incorporating the use of negative space.
• Considering scale - working on small / large scale paintings.
• Photo transfer on wood.
• Lino cut printing - stenciling, patterned works.
•Exploring collage.
• Abstract concepts.

Viable courses:
For a course to commence, it is necessary to enrol a minimum number of participants. If this number is not reached, the course will be cancelled.

Course deferral:
Once a course commences, participants may not defer their place on that course to another term.

Transfers policy:
If a participant wishes to transfer to a different course within the same term, a request should be sent by email to info.gti@gretb.ie

Assignments / projects:
Dates for submission of coursework will be provided by the tutor at the beginning of the course. Coursework will not be returned to the participant once submitted for assessment. Therefore, it is advised that a hard copy of all coursework submitted should be retained by the student.

Self-directed learning:
It is the responsibility of the participants to inform themselves as to course content, duration, etc.

Tel: +353 (0)91 581342
Fax: +353 (0)91 589267

info.gti@gretb.ie (Main email)
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