Do you:
- Feel intimidated at the idea of being creative or artistic?
- Get overwhelmed by the options available and don’t know where to start?
- Fear that your art may not be good enough?
- Think you have to ‘get it right’?
- Feel haunted by past negative experiences of art classes?
- Feel a desire to express yourself or be creative?
- Go blank when faced with a blank page or canvas?
- Want something to do in your down time other than staring at a screen?
- Need a hobby or activity that grounds you?
If you’ve answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions then Art for Absolute Beginners is perfect for you.
Art for Absolute Beginners is a 10 week beginners art course where we explore the basics of painting with watercolours, pen and ink drawing, and collage. You will learn a bit about colour theory and composition, but most of all I want to encourage participants to play, have fun, and feel a sense of accomplishment with each project. No prior experience or talent is required.
In this course you will gain:
- Confidence to express your own personality into your art
- An understanding of colour and composition theory, and the ability to use it to suit your own style
- Knowledge about a few mediums and techniques to start with that are easy to use, cost effective, and don’t take up a lot of space
- An attitude of playfulness with art, knowing that you don’t have create a masterpiece every time
- Connection with other creative and artistic souls
We provide:
- A fun, supportive environment
- Small class sizes (max 6 participants)
- Clear instruction on materials and techniques
- All materials, tools, and supplies
- Easy projects that are suitable for beginners, yet look amazing
- Time for you to play and explore doing things ‘your’ way
- Mindset and self talk for art and creativity
This is an in-studio class with individualised guidance for each of the participants. I will gently encourage and support you to learn the techniques and push through the mental barriers that are holding you back. Each class will focus on a skill or technique that will build a strong foundation for continuing your art journey. We will create a number of projects using watercolour, ink and collage that will give you a feeling of accomplishment and success.
What our participants said:
“I thoroughly enjoyed Helen’s Art for Absolute Beginners. This was a big step out of my comfort zone and I’m glad I did it. I learned so many new techniques and found myself completely present and absorbed at each class. Working alongside other like minded people and completing beautiful projects to take home were unexpected bonuses. Helen is a gifted and skilful teacher, and her art studio is delightful.”- Angela
“I highly recommend Helen’s art classes!! I attended the 10 week course for Art for Absolute Beginners and although I am not new to art I struggle with perfectionism and getting out of my comfort zone. Helen’s support, encouragement and variety of art projects and techniques were more then I expected and 10 weeks of this supportive group environment has lit a fire in me to continue with my art. I thoroughly enjoyed my Friday evenings being able to relax and play and was sad to see the end of the 10 week course. I am so thankful to have been a part of the course and what it has changed for me since. “- Nicole
Click here to enrol now and let your artistic adventure begin!
Date: Wednesday 5:30-7:30pm starting Wednesday 5th February 2025
Cost: $497
Venue: 96 Cambridge Road, Hamilton
