workshops
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Class: Take A Line For A Walk Workshop, Round 1, Sept, 2020
Location: Onehunga Community Centre
Note: In this 2 hours workshop, Alvin will introduce how do we transfer a portrait photo on a drawing paper, then using lines to create your own style of shading and texture in a portrait drawing. Let’s taking our lines for a walk!
Class: Oil Painting Alla Prima Workshop, 2019
Location: Papakura Art Gallery
Note: In this 2 hours workshop, Alvin will introduce the oil painting materials and Alla Prima technique by using landscape painting image as the reference for students to learn and practice this very challenging technique!
Class: Line Based Portrait Workshop, 2019
Location: Franklin Art Centre
Note: In this 2.5 hours workshop, Alvin will introduce the technique to approach getting the right the proportion of the face, then using lines to create your own style of shading and texture in a portrait drawing. We aim to learn how to use the realistic drawing technique to create a unique line based portrait sketch in a limited timeframe!
Class: New Zealand Alla-Prima Workshop, 2019
Location: Uxbridge Art Centre
Note: Explore using Alla Prima techniques to paint the realistic style landscape oil painting by using the photo reference. Student will be introduced to the difference of oil paint, painting brush and the method to start a realistic style oil painting, as well as the technique of Alla Prima. The tutor will offer tips and methods for correct lighting, shading and colour choices, also sharing his experience and research about painting an oil painting by using Alla Prima technique. This class will cover the methods that simplify the challenge of capturing a likeness. All abilities are welcome, as the class is structured to give one on one instruction to each student.
Class: New Zealand Flora Workshop, 2018
Location: Uxbridge Art Centre