Monday Night Art Course

SUMMARY

The Monday Night Art Course is a 8-week intensive run by Artist Rachelle Dusting designed to provide students with a comprehensive exploration of various artistic techniques and concepts. Through a combination of hands-on activities, guest artist sessions, group critiques and a final dinner, students will develop and build on fundamental skills in drawing and painting while gaining insights into art history and professional art practices.

DURATION

8 weeks every Monday 6.30pm - 8.30pm commencing Monday June 3 and concluding Monday July 22.

Please note that there is one Public Holiday Monday within the Monday Night Art Course. Please consider this when planning your schedule around the course.

LOCATION

Each lesson will be located at Goolugatup Heathcote, 58 Duncraig Rd Applecross, in the centre of Murray House Building. This building is the first located to the right of the driveway in the precinct. Free parking is available in the lower grounds area as you enter the precinct.

GUEST ARTIST SESSIONS

There will be three lessons dedicated to guest Artist sessions. This is so students have the opportunity to gain exposure to a wider scope of professional art practices and techniques. The guest artist to feature over the 8 weeks is Melissa Clements.

MELISSA CLEMENTS

Melissa Clements is a British-born, 24-year- old fine artist from Perth, Western Australia. Specialising in classical painting, Melissa’s work is informed by her experience as a migrant, using art to interpret memory and identity while making sense of being human in the contemporary world. Melissa has been a finalist The Archibald (2023), Darling (2022) and Lester Prize (2021). At the age of 23, she was commissioned by the Supreme Court of Western Australia to paint the official portrait of the Chief Justice, Peter Quinlan.

TUITION & PAYMENT:

Tuition fees are inclusive of model hire, guest Artist fee, paints and some drawing materials. Students are encouraged to bring their own drawing and painting kits to each class.

Lessons that are missed cannot be repeated, but class notes with relevant content may be sent to those who are unable to make sessions due to illness or unforeseen circumstances. This is a non-refundable course as lessons are pre- planned and vendors booked in advanced. Tuition payment is tax deductible. Payment plans are available upon request to [email protected].

Please be advised that confirmation of the course commencing is dependent on a minimum number of enrolments (4 people). If a late cancellation occurs, ticket holders will be refunded their ticket purchase.

ART MATERIAL

• A2 Sketch Book (gsm of your choice)
• Charcoal Pencils (variety of hard, medium, soft)
• Willow Charcoal
• Kneadable Eraser
• Blue Biro
• Paint Palette
• Variety of brushes
• Various canvas panel, board or canvas for painting exercises (Week 9 & 10) • Gamsol or Odourless solvent
• Liquin or oil medium of choice

GENERAL MATERIALS

• A4 Note Pad • Pen
• 30cm Ruler

Ages 18+. For further questions and inquiries please email Rachelle directly at [email protected].

Host or Publisher Fine Artist Rachelle Dusting