{"product_id":"august-studio-sessions-online","title":"August Studio Sessions - Online","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin me for a relaxed and interactive 4-week online painting course where you'll paint alongside me from your own studio or home.  This course is designed to be just like a regular painting class you might attend in your local community, only it is held in the comfort of your home. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach week we'll explore a different subject and painting concept. One week may focus on a still life, the next a landscape, interior scene or figures. The emphasis is not on painting the same type of subject repeatedly, but on developing the design, colour and observation skills needed to approach any subject with confidence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout each session, I'll take you through my design process and explain the decisions I make before putting brush to canvas. You'll learn how I simplify, edit and compose a scene to create a stronger painting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'll be able to see both my painting surface and palette up close throughout the class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCourse Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4 Weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDay\/Dates:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mondays - Aug 10, 17, 24, 31\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTime:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10:00am – 1:00pm AEST\/AEDT (Canberra, Australia)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCourse Fee:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e $160 AUD \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited Seats Available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat You'll Need\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLessons are delivered live via Zoom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou do not need a Zoom subscription or account. Simply click the Zoom link provided before class and join from your device.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you haven't used Zoom before you can test your connection via this link: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\/test\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/zoom.us\/test\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo participate, you'll need:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA computer, laptop or iPad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn internet connection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccess to a microphone and speakers so you can ask questions and hear the class\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou are welcome to have your camera off during class and just watch mine. Some like to put their camera on and show their work as they progress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost laptops and iPads have a camera, microphone and speakers built in. If you are using a desktop computer, you may need a webcam and\/or microphone. Use the zoom test link above to see if you can send and receive sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeekly Format\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach week includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA new subject and learning focus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign and composition discussion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive demonstration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTime for students to paint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions and discussion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDemonstration completion and wrap-up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritiques are given to students who post their work in google classroom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach week I select subjects to demonstrate a particular painting concept and provide a variety of learning experiences throughout the course. Each week's project is designed to help you develop practical skills that can be applied to your own paintings, regardless of subject matter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach session begins with a discussion of design, composition and planning. I will then demonstrate the initial stages of the painting before giving you time to work on your own piece. Once everyone has had time to establish their painting, I will continue the demonstration so you can see how I develop and resolve the work. Students can then use the recording and images of my finished painting to complete their own piece after class before submitting it for critique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis approach allows you to work at your own pace rather than feeling pressured to keep up with the demonstration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI will be painting in oil - Oil or Acrylic painters are welcome.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritiques \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach week students can upload their finished work to the private Google Classroom and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eI will provide individual feedback and critique. Students are encouraged to support and learn from one another throughout the course.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoogle Classroom is also used for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference images\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClass notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplay recording links\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions and discussion between sessions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVideo Recordings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll classes are recorded via zooms recording feature.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are unable to attend live, you can watch the recording at a time that suits you and still submit your work for critique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecordings will remain available for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e after the completion of the course. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImages of my completed demonstration paintings will also be uploaded to Google Classroom for reference as you finish your work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearning Outcomes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy the end of this course, you will have gained practical insights into:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposition and 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