About this workshop

Access to all materials are provided!

Spend the day learning how to get the best results from using colour pencils as a fine art medium! Jan will share her extensive knowledge to either start newcomers off with this medium or help those with some experience to achieve more professional results.

Learn all about the differences in brands and types of pencils and what surfaces suit, along with experiencing a variety of techniques. There will also be time to finish a small project or two, and no drawing skills are required.

Who is this workshop suitable for?

All levels are welcome.

Access to  all materials will be provided by Bienarte which includes:

·       Albrecht Durer set of 36 – coloured pencils

·       Prismacolor Colourless Blender

·       Graphite pencil

·       Kneadable eraser

·       Rotary pencil sharpener

·       An A4 sheet of graphite transfer paper.

·       Drawing board - smooth

·       Masking tape 

·       Soft- bristle brush for brushing away pencil crumbs

·       A4 Arches Hot Pressed watercolour paper

·       Battery operated eraser

·       Reference material – Jan will supply all references needed for this workshop.

·       Jan will have some very useful colour wheel kits for sale. These are $20 each and are specifically for Prismacolor pencils.

What do I need to bring

• Tea and coffee (please bring your own cup)
• A friendly, supportive and encouraging learning environment
• Connection to the Bienarté art community
• Please bring your lunch and snacks or you can purchase from cafes close by.

About the tutor

Jan Lawnikanis has been teaching art classes consistently for the past 26 years and tutored about 200 workshops in a variety of media. Students have praised Jan for her teaching skills and preparation which has gained her an excellent reputation with all ages.

Jan has been the featured artist in Australian Artist Magazine, with 5 full-length articles on using coloured pencils. Other publications include the Paradise Magazine-GC Bulletin, Art Newsflash, the International Watercolour Institute catalogue, the Coloured Pencil Magazine, the Australian Coloured Pencil Network, Art Edit magazine and Artwise textbook for the Australian Curriculum. Jan has also recently published her first eBook, with more to come.

Her award-winning artworks hang in many private and corporate collections.

Do you find it hard to devote time to your painting practice?
Do you get stuck with a painting and don’t know where to take it next?
Do you have technical questions about your painting?
Are you looking for a group of likeminded artists to paint with?

The Painting Practice course provides:

• uninterrupted time to focus on your own work in a studio setting
• an expert tutor to help you extend your skills
• a small group of passionate likeminded artists

What will I learn?

Everything you need to know to complete your own painting project.

Who is this course suitable for?

Those who have completed Foundation in Oils and ‘Gain Confidence in Oils’ courses, or who have the equivalent skills and experience.

What do I need to bring?

Bring your painting materials with you. Limited art supplies are available for purchase at the studio if you need a top up.

Please bring odourless solvent only and avoid any strong smelling mediums.

What is provided?

• easels
• backing boards
• chairs
• tables
• tea and coffee (please bring your own mug)
• a friendly and supportive environment
• connection to the Bienarte art community.

About the tutor.

Bronwyn enjoys the challenge of taking ordinary, everyday scenes and interpreting them in her own inimitable and increasingly widely recognised style. Working in oils on canvas, she loves to explore the technique of chiaroscuro.

Bronwyn has recently returned to still life painting, while continuing to explore the detail found in leaf litter and textures in the urban world. She is drawn to the unique beauty found in ordinary settings. This direction suits her technique and eye for detail.

Born in Brisbane and trained at the Brisbane College of Art, Bronwyn worked professionally in the art field for more than 25 years, starting as a graphic artist and moving on to exhibition design and illustration.

In 2012 Bronwyn was invited to be represented by the Lethbridge Gallery, Paddington, Brisbane after winning first prize in the Lethbridge 10000 Small Scale Art Awards. She exhibits a new collection of works there each year.

Her paintings are held in a number of private collections, in Australia and overseas.

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There is the option to rent the oil colours and solvent should you need to for $40

One Stretched Canvas – approx. 16 x 20 inches (40 x 50cm) for the portrait.

All students will receive Lyn's Portrait Drawing video 2 weeks before the class commences. This will be available for students to access for two weeks. Come to the workshop with your portrait drawn.

Do you want to create portraits that breathe character and life? Portraits that convey a presence? Let Lyn show you how…

The workshop covers all aspects of portraiture, focussing on capturing a good likeness.

Included in your workshop is a FREE video introducing you to the fundamentals of technical know-how valued at_ $30._

• Please come with your portrait pre drawn for class, we will spend time at the beginning of the class helping you with any adjustments. If you are totally overwhelmed, trace it :)

Once you have booked in, please log in to your student portal to see the free video from Lyn that you must watch before coming to the workshop. THIS IS ESSENTIAL VIEWING!.

What will I learn?

You’ll learn how to manipulate relationships of line, tone, colour and edge to infuse your work with dimensionality and impact.

Lyn’s workshop will enable you to work on your own individual subject. Enjoy clear, informative demonstrations and individual attention at your easel.

One portrait will be done from a photograph of your choice. Learn how to use a photograph as a painter’s tool and to go beyond its limitations. The techniques that you learn in this class will keep you in good stead when painting from life.

Who is this course suitable for?

This workshop is suitable for all skill levels

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What do I need to bring?

Materials List

Canvas:

** Please come with your canvas stained with a thin wash of raw umber (oil with a lot of solvent) **

** This needs 2 days to dry before the workshop starts**

Oil Colours – Winsor & Newton Artist quality or equivalent:

Burnt Umber, Raw Umber, Cadmium Red, Cadmium Yellow

Titanium White, Ivory Black, Alizarin Crimson

Naples Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Sap Green, Prussian Blue

Other Brands:

Winton Soft Mixing White

Old Holland Red Umber

Art Spectrum Cobalt Violet

Schmincke Burnt Ochre Light (previously known as Flesh Tint)

Brushes:

Rosemary & Co Filbert Series 276, Sizes 6,8,10 & 12 OR

Art Basics series 877KF Sizes 6, 8, 10 & 12 

For drawing the portrait and for fine detail, please bring a round pointed brush

NB: Lyn uses soft brushes, not bristle. You are welcome to bring your own favourites.

Miscellaneous:

Paper Towels

Large Palette (eg white painted MDF) approx 18 x 24 inches

Odourless Solvent

Pastel Pencil - Burnt Sienna

Mixing Palette Knife (metal)

Archival Classic Medium

Photographs for Portrait:

Make sure these have excellent clarity, a good play of light and dark and are large enough to work.

from. If you are using computer printed photos, use photo quality paper NOT PLAIN.

You are welcome to bring your Ipad/tablet.

Access to table easels and stand-up easels are available at Bienarté

Pre orders of canvases available from Bienarté

What is provided?

• Easels, tables and chairs
• Tea and coffee (you might like to bring your own cup)
• A friendly, supportive and encouraging learning environment
• Connection to the Bienarté art community

Student Feedback

Lyn, thank you so much. You have given me a gift that will last a lifetime

**…opened a whole new reality of seeing things **

A great inspiration and a great teacher

…Not only is her work beyond words, but Lyn's caring personality, and approach to life equals her work…

Thank you so much for such a wonderful informative class. Your teaching was so clear and easy to follow.

Many thanks for your generosity, patience, humour and talent

Thank you for your generosity in passing on skills and knowledge. Truly inspirational

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About the Artist

What has Lyn been up to in 2024!

 I don’t think my feet have touched the ground this year. In summary:
. 4 international conventions - 2 on the ground, 2 online
. 7 international online demonstrations (often at obscure hours)
. 4 judging gigs that I remember
. 2 major commissions in oil (one huge!)
. 59 (ish) days teaching, 5 more to go
. Award of Excellence at the International Association of Pastel Societies Convention
. Selection for International Guild of Realism Exhibition in US
. First professional teaching video released internationally

 In between I’ve somehow managed to find time to produce over 30 paintings – studio work, plein air. And I’ve kept up my journals because too much painting is never enough!

About this workshop

Get started on your journey of watercolour painting! With all materials provided you don’t have to bring anything but yourself, so if you've ever been curious about trying watercolour this is the perfect chance!

Discover the joy of painting in watercolour with a very experienced tutor who has a passion for teaching beginners! You will be introduced to all the essential techniques to get you started on your watercolour journey, all while working in a variety of different styles and subjects.

What Will I Learn?

Students will  also be introduced to all things watercolour materials, including:

• What types of paper are suitable and which ones to avoid
• The difference in watercolour paints – opaque, transparent, staining, granulating etc
• What brushes to use for what techniques
• Mediums, palettes and other tools
• Colour theory made simple
• Most importantly, how much water to add to your paint and why.

With step-by-step instructions and plenty of personal guidance, you will be amazed at how quickly your skills will improve. Plus you will have some finished paintings to be proud of. Are your drawing skills lacking? No problem! Jan will provide images to transfer so your time can be devoted to the painting process.

Who is this workshop suitable for?

All levels are welcome!

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What do I need to bring?

Use of all painting materials will be available.

Please bring your lunch and snacks or you can purchase from cafes close by.

What is provided?

• Tea and coffee (please bring your own cup)
• A friendly, supportive and encouraging learning environment
• Connection to the Bienarté art community

About the tutor

Jan Lawnikanis has been teaching art classes consistently for nearly 30 years and tutored over 200 workshops in a variety of media. Students have praised Jan for her teaching skills and preparation which has gained her an excellent reputation with all ages.

Jan has been the featured artist in Australian Artist Magazine, with 5 full-length articles on using coloured pencils. Other publications include the Paradise Magazine-GC Bulletin, Art Newsflash, the International Watercolour Institute catalogue, the Coloured Pencil Magazine, the Australian Coloured Pencil Network, Art Edit magazine and Artwise textbook for the Australian Curriculum.

Her award-winning artworks hang in many private and corporate collections. Jan’s watercolours have also been selected over the last few years to represent Australia for an international watercolour festival in Fabriano, Italy.

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For Visitors FAQs