Children’s: Create an Australian animal character with illustrator Olivia York (School Grade 5 – 8)

Olivia will take students in school grades 5 to 8 through the fundamentals of sketching animals, watercolour painting and colours, before supporting students in creating an animal or bird character of their own. Students will work on facial expressions, gestures, fun props and even jaunty hats and accessories, to create characters unique to their own imagination. This holiday class is as Australian as a magpie snacking on a footy pie!

$109

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Description


Level: Beginner/Intermediate/All levels
Ages: This workshop is for children in School Grades 5 to 8

 

Create an Australian animal character workshop

  • Date: Thursday 13-April, 2023
  • Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (3 hours)
  • Location: MAC Elgin Studio, Level 1, 73 Burwood Road, Hawthorn
  • Course fee: $109 inc. GST

 

Olivia will take students in school grades 5 to 8 through the fundamentals of sketching animals, watercolour painting and colours, before supporting students in creating an animal or bird character of their own. Students will work on facial expressions, gestures, fun props and even jaunty hats and accessories, to create characters unique to their own imagination. This holiday class is as Australian as a magpie snacking on a footy pie!

The workshop focuses on the development of key foundational techniques for illustration and watercolour. Children will be guided and supported whilst creating their own artworks.

Suitable for all skill levels, this class is a good balance of the technical and creative. Olivia strives to help build creative confidence and technical ability. Places will be limited to ensure Olivia can offer one-on-one tuition for each student.

Olivia York is a Melbourne-based artist and illustrator, with a passion for Australiana. She creates witty and whimsical watercolour animal characters, which have been featured in books, packaging, homewares and even a food truck.

Her products have been featured in several tv shows, books and magazines including Better Homes and Gardens, Frankie magazine and Koala (Thames & Hudson). Olivia has collaborated with such brands as House, Lalaland, Nutella and Auspost.

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