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Join Barbara Nell: En Plein Air
Saturday 27 June
Multimedia Adventure
Capturing the Waters of the Fitzroy Falls Reservoir
Join artist Barbara Nell for a relaxed day of en plein air painting and drawing in the beautiful landscape around Fitzroy Falls Reservoir. Working outdoors in natural light, participants will explore ways of capturing the atmosphere, colours and changing moods of the escarpment through painting, drawing and mixed media.
Barbara will offer guidance and practical tips throughout the day, helping participants work confidently outdoors while developing their own personal response to the landscape. All skill levels are welcome.
Bring along your preferred art materials, a chair if you wish, and a packed lunch for the day.
Participants will meet at Gallery 74 before travelling together to Fitzroy Falls Reservoir.
HOURS: 9 - 4
COST: $120
WHAT TO BRING
This workshop is suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists.
Bring along the materials you most enjoy working with — watercolours, acrylics, oils, pastels, charcoal, graphite, sketchbooks or mixed media materials are all welcome. Barbara will be painting in oils and will happily offer guidance for those interested in working with oil paints outdoors.
Throughout the day, Barbara will share practical tips for working en plein air, including composing a landscape, capturing reflections and responding to changing light and weather conditions.
Please also bring:
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A packed lunch and water
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A hat, sunscreen and suitable outdoor clothing
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A lightweight chair or stool if desired
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Any easel or painting setup you prefer to use outdoors
SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY
9:00am — Meet at Gallery 74 for a morning coffee, introductions and a look at Barbara’s work before travelling together to Fitzroy Falls Reservoir.
10:00am – 1:00pm — Outdoor painting and drawing session with demonstrations, guidance and individual tuition throughout the morning.
1:00pm — Lunch break by the reservoir.
1:45pm – 3:30pm — Afternoon session to continue working, refine studies or begin new sketches as the light changes.
3:30pm — Informal group discussion and sharing of work.
4:00pm — Workshop concludes at the reservoir.
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