workshops

TESTIMONIALS

"Martina's reputation and structured classes have been sought after as far back as her Palm Beach Art School over 12 years ago.

I would consider her as one of the leading art teachers in Queensland."

Tony Champ

Several times Stanley Art Award Winner

Extremely informative on all aspects, I felt very comfortable asking questions. I learned a lot, more than at art school for four years!

Sarah Garton, Artist

It was an excellent course Martina, I am so appreciative of what you shared and provided.

I highly commend you on your tenacity, initiative and thoroughness in providing such an awesome informative course.

Thanks again. What I liked most was the awesome amount and depth of the very informative content.

I was just lapping up the information at ever class. All examples etc. provided – gave me so much to consider, I feel very grateful for everything Martina shared.

Corinne Lukeij

Martina is completely honest and prepared to share her vast knowledge with all fulfils. Her ability to form a cohesive unit out of strangers over a few short lessons is remarkable and I shall miss the comradeship greatly. I found the lessons most extensive and well worth the money.

Margaret Disch Hutton

Very professional and friendly. The wealth of information shared amongst fellow artists was very refreshing and enlightening.

Judy Pomroy

Artist and private art teacher

Martina is a brilliant teacher. She has taught me to “see” so much more. She has a very high standard so has helped me put time into detail. I have a lot more to learn but love my art classes.

June King

My abilities to both overcoming the fear and putting pen to paper and my ability to see the way an artist sees his subject was the greatest achievements.

Paul Hartley,

Financer

I really appreciated the generous sharing of expertise, effort and practical professional knowledge that was provided in this course. The depth of information together with the “user friendly” format make it an invaluable reference source-tailor made for artists!

Kirsty O’Keefe

Artist

“The comforting atmosphere. The way Martina explained each technique in a simple language for a beginner like I. So interesting and helpful information that made one feel like they were really on the way to being able to draw.

Leanne

Martina’s combination of personal professionalism, knowledge and dedication to raise the standing of art as a profession. This course delivers far more than promised. It is an invaluable resource for practicing artists at all stages of their careers.

Casper

“Martina is a brilliant teacher. She has taught me to “see” so much more. She has a very high standard so has helped me put time into detail. I have a lot more to learn but love my art classes.

June King

“Covered everything an artist, especially emerging artists, would need to know to avoid having to learn about the business side of the art by lots of trials and errors.”

Kathy Miller

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Perspective

Art

Landscape

Art

Oil Painting

Art Classes Gold Coast

Portraiture

Drawing Painting Watercolour

Portraiture

Pastel

Hue

Composition

Pigment

Acrylic

olour

Oil Paint

Drawing Painting

WORKSHOPS

Colour Pencil Workshop

Introduction to Pastel Workshop

Watercolour Workshop

All-round Business Workshop for Artists

Workshops can also be booked to your own venue from 7-20 people within the Brisbane, Gold Coast and Tweed region or at our studio.

Explore the different available techniques

blending and layering

burnishing

impressed line and sgraffito techniques

circulism technique

tips and tricks

most common mistakes done in colour pencil

Get to know the proper materials and tools

what type of colour pencils for what type of technique?

what type of paper?

good quality coloured paper is great for colour pencil?

known and not so known helpful materials

colourless blenders

dissolving pencil marks

Creation of 3 drawings in 3 different techniques

step by step approach

Complete material packs can be purchased online. If you have already some materials or wish to buy somewhere else, please download our material list on the left.

COLOUR PENCIL WORKSHOP

INTRODUCTION TO PASTEL

Soft pastels are amazing in their vibrancies, light fastness and versatility. It probably is the fasted medium for creating small to large scale pictures.

We will cover:

Making Marks, from hatching to carefully blending

Underpainting

Tonal Layers

Pastel Pencil and fine details

Create 3 step by step paintings of your choice

Complete material packs can be purchased online. If you have already some materials or wish to buy somewhere else, please download our material list on the left.

WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP

An amazing introduction into the many varied ways and techniques of watercolour.

You will learn about the materials available for this medium and some tricks of the industry and go home with some new skills and a thorough understanding of the most common mistakes made in this medium.

We use an easy to follow step by step approach to teaching that is enjoyable and outcome orientated.

This workshop includes:

creating clean flat and gradual washes

what you don't do using watercolour and the most common mistakes made in this medium

hard edge painting

dry brush methods

wet in wet

wet on dry

layering and glazing

blotting and lifting

mixing watercolour with other mediums such as ink, wax, cling wrap, masking fluid, spounge, terps, splattering,

Complete material packs can be purchased online. If you have already some materials or wish to buy somewhere else, please download our material list on the top left.

8 June 2013

One Day Saturday Workshop

Saturday 9.00am - 2.00pm

13 July 2013

One Day Saturday Workshop

Saturday 9.00pm - 2.00pm

11 & 18 May 2013

Two Days Saturday Workshop

2 Saturdays 9.00am - 2pm

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BUSINESS WORKSHOP FOR ARTISTS

22 & 29 June 2013

2 Day Workshop

2 Saturdays 9am-2pm

Missed opportunities and frustrated about your business skills?

A wealth of information on the most relevant issues about how to run your own business as a professional visual artist or illustrator.

Martina Pook, former Director of the Australian Art Competitions Directory and Illustration House Pty Ltd is sharing her experience of 30 years within the industry in a very relaxed manner.

Like all people, emerging and established artists face business and legal problems specific to their profession. Artist have by law obligations and rights they are too often unaware of.

Art un-related business worshops fail to focus on the specific needs of creative people. This workshop relates directly to an artist's need.

Arts Organisations and their help (including most relevant Website addresses, where to get free magazines and useful free publications for the arts)

Free Stuff – Where to get free or low cost publications, legal advice, job services etc.?

Tax and Insurance. Finding an Accountant with experience in the arts. Where to get the cheapest public liability insurance for artists in Queensland?

Pro and contra of freelancing. What are the differences between being self-employed or employed.

Pricing your artwork Australian Industry Payment Standards for artists, commissions, exhibition work and reproductions license fees. Proper Invoicing.

Contracts and licenses, where to get free or low-cost examples of industry contracts,licenses and free legal advice.

Reproduction licence fees and contracts.

Resume and portfolio. What do most beginners do wrong and how to present your portfolio correctly.

Marketing and promotion. Why every artist should create a business plan and how to go about it. How to approach galleries or graphic design studios.

SWOT analysis and an insight into your strength's and weaknesses.

How to deal with the media and prepare a well-grounded media release and when.

Copyright and misconceptions. What is Copyright?: An explanation of the basics, and an outline of what it protects. Who Owns Copyright?: Including employees, government workers and freelancers. The Copyright Notice: Protection is automatic, but how does it work? Length and Exceptions: How long does copyright lasts, and what it does not protect. Legal Rights of the Copyright Holder, the artist and how to protect your work.