Winsor & Newton Master Classes with Natalie O’Connor

Wednesday CONTEMPORARY OILS
The traditional beauty of oil colours is admired by many but for some artists the extended drying time or the use of hazardous solvents has turned them away from oil painting. Discover the potential of contemporary oils with this master class.
Thursday THE ESSENTIALS OF ART MATERIALS
This master class covers the basics of materials for art making. We will investigate the differences between student colours and artists colours, the various paint varieties available and the types of brushes and surfaces available for art making. An essential introduction materials for art making.
**this is intended for secondary/tertiary students.
Friday KNOW YOUR COLOURS
It seems impossible to make art or even appreciate without, at some point considering colour – How we see it? How we use it? And finally How we get it? Take a historical journey to discover the colours artists used in the past and discover the pigments used today.
Saturday THE AMAZING WORLD OF ACRYLICS
Acrylic paints provide artists with a whole range of new possibilities to explore. In this master class we will discuss the science of acrylic paints, their history and their unlimited versatility, what makes a good acrylic colour and the use of mediums and additives.