{"product_id":"the-figure-in-watercolour","title":"The Figure in Watercolour","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-code\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis is a 7-week course that will run every \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 201, 2);\"\u003eSunday morning, \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003estarting on \u003c\/span\u003eJanuary 31st \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eand ending on\u003c\/span\u003e March 13th.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 201, 2);\"\u003eClass Times: \u003c\/span\u003e 10:00am - 1:00pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 201, 2);\"\u003eWith Tutor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eJake Fairweather\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eExplore the human figure through the immediacy and fluidity of watercolour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWorking directly from a life model, this seven-week course invites you to loosen up, look closely and learn to capture the essence of a figure without getting caught up in every detail. You’ll explore gesture, proportion, light and shadow, colour, line and expressive brushwork while developing confidence in making creative decisions in the moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRather than aiming for highly finished or precise studies, you’ll learn to respond to what you see: noticing the character of a pose, identifying its essential shapes and movement, and using watercolour and drawing to tell a visual story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSuitable for all levels, this is an opportunity to spend seven Sunday afternoons immersed in figurative drawing and painting, experimenting with different approaches and developing your own way of responding to the human form.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 201, 2);\"\u003eWhat You'll Explore:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the seven weeks, you’ll:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop your ability to quickly observe and capture the essence, appearance and character of a figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore gesture and proportion through drawing and painting from life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn to recognise light and dark and translate these into a painting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperiment with colour mixing and expressive watercolour techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse line, brushwork and mark-making to create movement and character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractise making creative decisions quickly and intuitively\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecome more confident and relaxed when working directly from a life model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith repeated opportunities to draw and paint from life, you’ll be able to experiment, loosen up and discover approaches that work for you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 201, 2);\"\u003eWhat You’ll Create:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYou’ll produce a collection of figurative drawings, watercolour studies and experiments developed directly from observation of a life model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe emphasis is on exploration rather than producing one perfect finished piece. Over the course, you’ll build experience in capturing gesture, proportion, light, colour and character while developing a more confident and responsive approach to figurative work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 201, 2);\"\u003eWho Is This Course For?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis course is suitable for \u003cstrong\u003eall levels.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYou might be new to drawing and painting the figure, or already have an established creative practice and want more opportunities to work from life. Jake will support you to work at your own level while encouraging experimentation and a loose, expressive approach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 201, 2);\"\u003eWhat Do I Need to Bring?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll core art materials will be provided, along with the life model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’re welcome to bring your own favourite drawing or watercolour materials if you’d particularly like to work with them.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 201, 2);\"\u003eMeet Your Tutor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJake graduated from Massey with a Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours. He currently tutors painting, both watercolour and acrylic, at a range of institutions in Wellington.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 201, 2);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerm 1 Dates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eJanuary 31st\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFebruary 7th\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFebruary 14th\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFebruary 21st\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFebruary 28th\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarch 6th\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarch 13th\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 201, 2);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/casualartclasses.co.nz\/pages\/term-3-offer\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(128, 201, 2);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis workshop is eligible for our ongoing Creative Immersion Offer!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-2db38d72-7fff-57b5-1aca-23ec74fd0374\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Casual Art Classes at The Learning Connexion","offers":[{"title":"January 31st - March 13th","offer_id":67791787360329,"sku":"DC27JAN-FIW","price":380.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/8914\/4137\/files\/IMG_1756-Edited-Edited.jpg?v=1793150436","url":"https:\/\/casualartclasses.co.nz\/products\/the-figure-in-watercolour","provider":"Casual Art Classes at The Learning Connexion","version":"1.0","type":"link"}