Painting Classes

Have you ever wondered why your favourite place is always close to the water's edge?

Have you been drawn into a painting of cool aqua water and immediately felt soothed?

Have you admired the brushstrokes that somehow invite you into this water of life that reinvigorates the soul?

Have you dreamt of owning a painting of that place of immense beauty – that is cherished by your family, is so close to your heart and is flooded with great memories?… then why not take the 'plunge' into a journey of learning and capture that unique WATER OF LIFE for yourself?

WATER OF LIFE invites beginners to kick off their shoes and paddle into the coastal playgrounds of this great State – leaving behind schedules, pressures and yearning… to 'BE' intoxicated by paint and pure luminous colour while enjoying some creative time out. Also suited for the more experienced artist my knowledge of perspective, colour layering to achieve translucency and treatment of light will evoke infinitely personal reflections of that special place…

How this works…

SAY YES!
Take the plunge…. You have always wanted to!! Believe in yourself and be guided by artist and teacher Genevieve Montgomerie to create something truly special!

CHOOSE YOUR SPECIAL PLACE ON THE WATER
Dig out photos of those special places you cherish with loved ones. Multiple photos of the one scene is ideal so we can work with best light/water movement/framing…

If time allows (it’s worth it) return to your chosen place and take dozens of photos (Yes - even on your phone) join frames together so that printed images can be stuck together in your workbook so we have a great range of frames/angles/light to choose from.

IMAGINE YOUR PAINTING
Think about how big you want your piece to be. Who it is for and where it will live? Ideally I am hoping to guide you through this selection process before our class begins so please contact me on info@gmontgomerie.com or 0401 771 875.

ORDER YOUR CANVAS
As the ideal canvas size/proportions are unique to every piece I ask that you supply your own canvas which can be ordered from Nick (at Claremont Framers) on 0411 220 018. I can assist with advice on the canvas proportions once we have the right image selected. Jacksons or Riot Art also provide artist quality canvases.

MATERIALS
All other materials (paints, easles, brushes, aprons and refreshments) are provided so show up ready to STIMULATE YOUR MIND and create something beautiful that you will be proud of!

    Students will be attending one of the following classes for 8 weeks (with option to continue painting post 8 weeks).
 
            CLASS TIMES
            10:00am
12:45pm
          3:45pm
          6:30pm
          
            Tuesday
            10:00am (adults)
             12:45pm (adults)
            
            Wednesday
            10:00am (adults)
            12:45pm (adults)
            3:45pm (children)
           
            Thursday
            10:00am (adults)
            
           3:45pm (children)
          6:30pm (adults)
        
            Friday
            10:00am (adults)
            12:45pm (adults)

    
            COST
            
            Adults
            $825 per term
             8 x 2 hour lessons
        
            Children
            $540 per term
            8 x 2 hour lessons
        
            Maximum of 5 students per class

Genevieve is happy to form a class with a minimum of 3 students.

Please register your interest for these classes and more details will be available to you.
Payment is required for the classes when booking is made.
Rescheduling of classes can be arranged provided sufficient notice is given to allow for working in with other students placements/movements.

Adult’s Painting Classes

Have you ever wanted to learn to paint your favourite spot on the water... a landscape… or still life – realistically? Join artist and teacher, Genevieve Montgomerie, in a weekly class to be taught step by step how to approach your chosen subject.

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Children’s Painting Classes

How do they paint the water or nature that way?? Come and learn! Children will work on their own waterscape or still life from nature and begin to understand colour layering, perspective and painting what they actually see!!.

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Single Session Workshops

Take a dive deep into the magic of capturing the water… In small classes of 4 students only, artist and teacher, Genevieve Montgomerie will guide you through painting the sky, horizons, waves, reflection, translucency, shallows over sand and clouds.

EXPLORE SINGLE SESSION WORKSHOPS