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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.
PAYMENT AND BOOKING
• Full payment is required at the time of booking to secure your place.
• Payment can be made:
> online at any time at rogueplanet.com.au
> in person at the gallery by card or cash (payment must be made immediately at time of booking)
• Your booking is not confirmed until payment is received.
• Places are limited to 4 participants per screenprint workshop. Other types of workshops will have different participant limits which will be stated at the time of advertising.
• Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
• You will receive a confirmation email once your payment and booking are confirmed.
CANCELLATION POLICY
• All payments are non-refundable.
• You may transfer your place to another person up to 48 hours before the workshop by notifying us in writing via email to nicholas@rogueplanet.com.au.
• In exceptional circumstances (serious illness, family emergency), credit notes may be issued at Rogue Planet's discretion.
• If Rogue Planet needs to cancel a workshop, you will receive a full refund.
TRANSFERS
• You may transfer your place to another person up to 48 hours before the workshop by notifying us in writing via email to nicholas@rogueplanet.com.au.
WORKSHOP CHANGES
• Rogue Planet reserves the right to make minor changes to the workshop schedule or content if necessary (such as timing adjustments or material substitutions).
• In the event of significant changes, participants will be notified and offered a full refund if the changes are unacceptable.
PARTICIPANT RESPONSIBILITIES
• Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation arrangements.
• Please wear appropriate clothing that you don't mind getting ink on, and closed-toe shoes.
• Please arrive on time as late arrivals may miss content that cannot be repeated.
• Participants are expected to follow workshop safety guidelines and instructions.
LIABILITY
• Rogue Planet Pty Ltd holds public liability insurance.
• Participants are responsible for their own personal belongings and should take care with valuable items.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
• Participants retain full copyright of works created during the workshop.
• Participants are solely responsible for ensuring their designs do not infringe on any third-party copyrights, trademarks or intellectual property rights.
• Rogue Planet will retain one print from each print run created during the workshop for archival purposes.
• Rogue Planet may photograph the workshop for promotional purposes unless you opt out.
• Participants may choose to sell works created in the workshop through the Made in Clunes online shop front, with a 20% commission deducted from the sale price.