Weekend Sketching Adventures with Cees Sliedrecht (2 days)

Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the very basics of turning your vision into a reality, or a more experienced artist looking for a specialized art course locally, Murray’s Art & Framing connects students to expert art teachers, passionate about expanding your skill set whilst having fun! Our selection of tutors offer classes in a variety of media including, but not limited to watercolour, oils, acrylic, mixed media, pastel, drawing, calligraphy and printmaking. With supportive and knowledgeable tutors, there may be a class, medium or style of creating to suit you.07 4632 2727info@murraysartandframing.com.auwww.murraysartandframing.com.au

MyArt Studio

Join Cees for a weekend of sketching portraits, people and places. Practice observing and drawing what's around you (for adults).

Murrays Art & Framing

Drawing and Pastels

Learn to sketch your ideas out on paper to apply other mediums over the top or learn to convert that sketch into a final artwork using just pens and pencils!
We host regular weekly term classes and single weekend classes.

<p>We regret to inform you that the upcoming art workshop has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. We appreciate your understanding and support during this time. If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to reach out. Students who have already booked in are being contacted via email and phone for next steps.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><strong>Please add your name to the waitlist when Eventbrite tickets are sold out and we will contact you regarding availability. Final tickets to classes may be available in-store at Murray's Art &amp; Framing, 485 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba.</strong></strong></p><p><br></p><h3>Course Synopsis</h3><p>Join our visiting tutor Cees Sliedrecht for a two-day workshop focusing on the portrait, the figure and the outdoors. Your sketching adventure will begin in our art studio in the Toowoomba CBD and then on foot exploring the surrounds with pens and paper in hand.</p><p>On the first day, the class will cover figure drawing using refence hand-outs. Guided by the tutor, students will complete a portrait using pen, pencil and watercolour. Then in preparation for the next day they will prepare for sketching people in the landscape.</p><p>On the second day, after covering some drawing techniques in the studio, students and tutor will be going outdoors to do some sketching around our training room, buildings and finding people. On return we will be adding colour and receiving feedback on the work done. Yes a busy 2 days but it will be very much worth it!</p><p>Everybody is welcome! See you there, Cees Sliedrecht</p><p><strong><strong>Skill Level:</strong></strong></p><p>This workshop is ideal for those who are beginning or are already advanced in their art. The tutor will demonstrate, give personal guidance and feedback Enjoy both plein air style sketching and a diversity of subjects while mastering the same materials over a full weekend. Familiarise yourself with the drawing materials while you learn new skills and expand your existing techniques in drawing.</p><p><strong><strong>Materials:</strong></strong></p><p>Art materials are not included in the workshop. Please see the materialist list <a href="https://www.myart.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024-Materials-List-Cees-Sliedrecht.pdf" title="https://www.myart.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024-Materials-List-Cees-Sliedrecht.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here.</a><br>The tutor will provide black and white hand-outs with images to work from for portrait studies.</p>

<h2>About the Tutor</h2><p>Born in The Netherlands Cees studied fine arts in The Hague and Rotterdam. After completing Teaching and Business Management studies he settled in Australia.</p><p>Cees is known for his excellent drawing skills and works in various media including watercolour, acrylics, pastel, graphite, and ink.</p><p>Cees interprets what he sees, never copying but rather creating a narrative of life around him. In his work Cees shows a unique blend of energy, life, light, movement, texture, rhythm, and emotion.</p><p>Cees teaches visual arts at Brisbane TAFE Colleges, Grafton Fay Boyd’s Arts School, the University of Southern Queensland at Toowoomba (McGregor) and Cairns Artescape.</p><p>Images &amp; words courtesy of the artist www.ceesart.com</p>

<h2>MyArt Studio Workshop booking and cancellation policy</h2><p>The 16 Duggan Street entrance to the classroom will be opened 15 minutes prior to commencement of the class. Students are responsible for their own artists materials unless otherwise stated. A materials list is available for each class and will be emailed to you once your booking is confirmed. Tea and coffee will be provided, and students have access to the kitchenette and toilet facilities. No parking facilities provided. Street parking is time limited and shopping centre parking is at your own expense. Classes with outdoor activities are attended at your own risk.</p><h3>Fees</h3><p>Please book into a workshop at least one month prior to its commencement if possible. This will secure your spot in the class and allow us to confirm tutor bookings. If there are insufficient number workshops may be cancelled.</p><h3>Cancellation of enrollment by you</h3><p>If you choose to withdraw from a course or workshop up to one month before its commencement, you will be charged a $25 administration fee. The remainder (minus Eventbrite fees) will be refunded. If you choose to withdraw from a course or workshop within 1 month of its commencement, you will be charged a $25 administration fee and the remainder (minus Eventbrite fees) will only be refunded if the position can be filled.</p><h3>Missed Classes</h3><p>Once a workshop has commenced there are no refunds. MyArt Studio cannot accept responsibility for changes to students' personal circumstances that prevent attendance. Classes missed are the student’s responsibility and are non-refundable. Students are not entitled to a discount or ‘make-up’ class if they miss a class for any course they are enrolled in.</p><h3>Cancellations of workshops by us</h3><p>In the event of a class being cancelled due to insufficient enrollments, a full refund will be given.</p><p><br></p>

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