{"product_id":"nov-studio-sessions-online","title":"Nov Studio Sessions - Online","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin me for a relaxed and interactive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4-week online painting course\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where you can paint alongside me from your own studio or home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to feel much like a regular painting class you might attend in your local community, each week we'll explore a different subject and painting concept — from still life and landscape to interiors or figures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than focusing on one type of subject, we'll develop the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edesign, colour, observation and painting skills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that can be applied across your painting practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI'll take you through my design process, explaining how I simplify, edit and compose a scene before and during the painting process. You'll be able to see both my painting surface and palette up close, ask questions and work on your own painting alongside the demonstration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan't make every class live? That's okay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e All sessions are recorded, with replays available for \u003c\/span\u003e4 weeks after the final class.\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\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 – Nov 16, 23, 30 \u0026amp; Dec 7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTime:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10:00am–1:00pm AEST (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\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\u003eHow the Classes Work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLessons are delivered live via Zoom. You don't need a Zoom subscription or account — you'll simply receive a link to join each class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach week includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA new subject and painting focus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign and composition discussion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive painting demonstration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTime to work on your own painting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions and discussion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividual critique through Google Classroom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI begin by discussing the design and demonstrating the early stages of the painting. You'll then have time to work on your own piece before I continue and complete the demonstration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou don't need to finish your painting during class. Reference images, a photograph of my completed demonstration and the class replay are available afterwards so you can continue working at your own pace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI paint in oils, but both oil and acrylic painters are welcome.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZoom \u0026amp; Google Classroom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'll need a computer, laptop or iPad, internet connection, and speakers or headphones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost devices already have everything you need. You are welcome to keep your camera off and simply watch my demonstration, or turn it on if you'd like to interact with the group and show your work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you're new to Zoom, you can test your device beforehand here: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\/test\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/zoom.us\/test\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'll also receive access to a private \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoogle Classroom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where you'll find:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference images and class materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompleted demonstration paintings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplay links\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA place to post your paintings for individual critique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplays \u0026amp; Critiques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll four classes are recorded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so it's fine if you can't attend every session live.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplays remain available for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efour weeks after the final class\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving you time to catch up or revisit the demonstrations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividual critiques are available during the course and for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo weeks after the final live class\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The Google Classroom and replays will be archived four weeks after the final class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an interactive four-week course rather than a self-paced online course. While you're welcome to use the recordings when needed, joining live when you can gives you the opportunity to ask questions and paint alongside the group.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho Is This Course For?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis course is best suited to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eintermediate and advanced oil or acrylic painters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e who already have some experience with their chosen medium and would like to strengthen their understanding of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposition and design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour and value\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrushwork and edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimplification and editing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeveloping a personal interpretation of a subject\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternational Time Zones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanberra \/ Sydney:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Monday 10:00am\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMelbourne:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Monday 10:00am\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Monday 8:00am\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuckland:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Monday 12:00pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLos Angeles:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sunday 5:00pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenver:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sunday 6:00pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChicago:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sunday 7:00pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew York:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sunday 8:00pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease check daylight-saving adjustments in your local area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCancellations \u0026amp; Refunds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs this is booked as a four-week program, refunds, credits or replacement classes are not available if you miss a session or are unable to attend. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplays are provided for any classes you cannot attend live.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf I am unable to teach a scheduled class, I will reschedule the session. 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