Children’s Reptiles and Birds Character Illustration with Olivia York (School Grade 3 – 6)
Olivia will take students in school grades 3 to 6 through the fundamentals of sketching animals, watercolour and gouache painting and colours, before supporting students in creating an reptile 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.
$109
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Description
Level: Beginner/Intermediate/All levels
Ages: This workshop is for children in School Grades 3 to 6
Reptiles and Birds Character Illustration workshop
- Date: Tuesday 27-June, 2023
- Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (3 hours)
- Location: MAC Glenferrie Studio – Level 1, 817B Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn
- Course fee: $109 inc. GST
Olivia will take students in school grades 3 to 6 through the fundamentals of sketching animals, watercolour and gouache painting and colours, before supporting students in creating an reptile 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.
The workshop focuses on the development of key foundational techniques for illustration and watercolour and gouache. 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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