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The Mitchell School of Arts is held in Bathurst. It has been running for 37 years and was recently taken over by The Art Scene in 2008 when Charles Sturt University stopped hosting it. It will run from 12 to 18 July, 2009. Here is one example of the workshops available:

Painting by Penelope Gilbert-NgPenelope Gilbert-Ng

DISCOVER THE LIGHT IN PASTELS

Medium: Pastel

This workshop will encompass Still Life, Landscape and Portraiture/Figurative using a variety of techniques in pastel application. Focus will be on shapes, colour temperature, composition and design. The effect of light on the subject and the use of colour to create exciting paintings will be the core of this class.

 Painting by Penelope Gilbert-NgThere will be many demonstrations showing you that colour/tone can be used to stimulate the senses. Penelope’s relaxed approach allows for an enjoyable week full of information and individual attention for personal growth.

Penelope Gilbert-Ng‘s journey as an artist started aged 3. Studied at East Sydney Technical College late teens and furthering her development with her painting in isolation in Papua New Guinea (13 years).

On returning to Australia studied with noted artists in Australia, New York and New Mexico. Penelope believes that continual learning is essential for self-development as an artist. She is a Master Pastellist with the Pastel Society of Australia, President and Fellow of the Royal Qld Art Society and sought after tutor with Art Societies and Groups Nationally in all mediums.

Painting by Penelope Gilbert-NgPenelope has been a finalist in the Archibald and Portia Geach Portrait Prizes and has had numerous solo and joint exhibitions. Winner of the pastel societies artist of the year for the third time. Penelope also won the Winsor & Newton national gouache competition. Her commissioned paintings are represented in corporate/ private collections worldwide.

The Mitchell School of Arts Winter School commences on Monday 13th July, 2009 and enrolments for a workshop will be taken until then.

Workshops that still have spaces are:

Teacher

Media

Workshop Title

Malcolm CARVER

Watercolour

The Spirit or Watercolour

Penelope GILBERT-NG

Pastel

Discover the Light in pastel

Peter GRIFFEN

Acrylics

Abstraction and Reality

Val KEMSLEY

Mixed Media

East Meets West A Mystical Journey

Lorraine LEWTIZKA

Watercolour

Focusing on Figures in Watercolour

Barry & Lucy McCANN

Multi-Mediums

Sketching your Travels

Keith NORRIS

Multi-Mediums

Drawing Technique and Skills

Mignon PARKER

Mixed Media

Bright Impressions

Ross PATERSON

Watercolour

Watercolour Techniques

Joe PENN

Drawing

Lively Drawing with a Touch of Colour

Cees SLIEDRECHT

Drawing

Travelling the Distance with your Sketch/Watercolour Pad

There are a number of events also held during the week including a tutor exhibition, student exhibition, demonstrations, auction of a Zbukvic & Pekel demonstration painting and a bush band and dancing. Join in - it's lots of fun!

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