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Rogue Planet screenprint studio is excited to have Australian artist Deborah Brearley on location in Clunes, to conduct a four day workshop over the easter weekend in April. She has held numerous solo and group exhibitions, including the 2018 installation "Nest" at The House Gallery in Queenscliff, which examined the sense of place. Her work is also represented in the National Gallery of Australia collection. A contemporary Australian multidisciplinary artist, author and educator known for her work in textiles, painting, sculpture, and printmaking. Based in Victoria and Tasmania, her practice often explores themes of belonging, nature, and the domestic sphere. She is the Author of 10 books on Art and textile design and continues to lead art retreats and workshops focusing on drawing and colour theory.
The four day workshop at Rogue Planet in Clunes, will explore techniques using graphite, charcoal and acrylic paints that can be interpreted in oil, watercolour, textile or stitchery. Deborah’s focus as a workshop practitioner and mentor, is to encourage spontaneity over technical rules of art practice by unblocking true creative expression.
In this workshop you will:
• apply drawing techniques that capture the essence of your subject
• create an illusion of space and depth through strategic use of colour
• transform site drawings into finished artworks by translating initial sketches into refined outcomes
• use colour blending and mixing to convey mood and varying day/night lighting conditions
• document your artistic exploration and development using effective notation practices
Friday 3 April. Day One 12noon–3.30pm
Introduction. Focus on observation and application of drawing techniques that will enable you to capture the essence of a subject.
Saturday 4 April. Day Two 9.30am–3.30pm
Exploration of colour principles for creating illusions of space and depth, temperature and saturation and general colour relationships in reference to composition. We will review the traditional approaches to colour appreciation and mainstream theories. We will create our own colour palette that will prove to be an invaluable reference tool. Pub Dinner at 6.30pm
Sunday 5 April. Day Three 9.30am–3.30pm
Developing paintings from site drawings and longhand notes to capture descriptive colour palettes, sensory influences and other meaningful elements to help satisfy your compositional vision.
Monday 6 April. Day Four 9.30am–1.30pm
Reflection and review. Participants discuss their creative processors; inspirations, influences and challenges. What worked for you? How to grow your art practice.
This workshop is suitable for all levels of skill and experience, from beginners to advanced practitioners. The ability to capture valuable ideas and solutions without conscious thought or self judgment can yield surprising results. Deborah’s extensive art experience offers cost effective tips on reusing everyday items to produce innovative outcomes and how best to apply practical solutions to the technical side of art making.
Accommodation is not part of the this package however if you require assistance finding somewhere to stay, please contact sandra@rogueplanet.com.au
A special thanks to photographer Lean Timms and FAIRE magazine for permission to use images of Deborah.