Fun with a Palette Knife. A half day Workshop with Carol Ross

The emphasis for this workshop is on textural gestures, expression and gaining confidence using a palette knife, a versatile painting tool, in your own works. It will demonstrate the freedom it can give you to express bold form and texture. We will experiment with a range of simple techniques that enable large areas to be covered loosely, and sharp detail added where needed and areas where we control the direction of the “strokes” keeping a loose, spontaneous feel. A great workshop for beginners or experienced artists. All ability levels are welcome. Workshop Plan • Introduction to tools • Experimenting with techniques • Creating a small final piece if time permits Materials List Bring what you have, and lots of it! DON’T buy anything new. I have extra tools we can share. Brushes and Tools Bring a few brushes in various sizes as not all works are 100% pallete knife. Palette Knives - bring them if you have them. Flat Mixing Pallete is a must even if it's just a piece of plastic. I use glass and have a few spares. Paper, Canvas, Cardboard Bring anything you have. • Old works you can paint over • Heavy weight paper • Pieces of cardboard • If you currently use a sketchbook, bring that Paints As this is more directed towards techniques rather than a finished work feel free to bring some colours or old paints you don’t usually use. Take a look at the back of your cupboard. My main choice is Matisse Structure, but not essential. Tea, coffee and morning tea will be provided. [email protected] (07) 5474 1211