In person - Exploring and learning Gouache Paint - ELLIS HOUSE ART CENTRE - PERTH
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Welcome to the world of gouache — a bold, versatile, matte and highly pigmented medium that bridges the gap between watercolour and acrylic. Your teacher, Julia Softley, is here to share her passion for this rich and responsive medium, known for its opacity, layering potential, and stunning finish.
This class is suitable for all ages and levels of experience. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned creative, you’re warmly welcomed.
Julia will guide you through everything you need to get started in this meditative and expressive art practice. You’ll receive ongoing in-class feedback and one-on-one support, helping you to paint tonally and develop your unique visual style with confidence.
As an educator, Julia believes everyone brings something original to the page — her greatest joy is helping students uncover and grow their individual artistic voice.
To support this, you’ll be given an individual reference image to spark your creativity and reduce the urge to compare your work to others.
Some key components of this two-hour class:
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An appreciation for quality gouache materials and brushes
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Understanding different paper types and surfaces
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Selecting and using reference images effectively
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Tips and tricks for setting up and starting with confidence
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Three essential gouache techniques Julia uses in her own practice: layering, dry brushing, and glazing to develop tone and texture
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The joy of disconnecting from distractions and activating your right brain through painting
By the end of the class, you’ll take home your finished artwork, as well as valuable gouache techniques to continue exploring independently.
Please note: Public sessions require a minimum of 5 guests to proceed. If this number isn’t reached, the class may be cancelled or rescheduled. In that case, you’ll be contacted by email or SMS at least one day prior, with options to refund or reschedule.
PRINTS - 310 gsm, 100% Cotton. This is a Matt archival quality paper that will give lasting image stability for many years. This paper has a slight texture which replicates the hot press cotton watercolour paper used for the original artwork. this combination of high quality print and paper provides the closest relevance and quality to the original artwork.
Your artwork will be professionally printed on 310gsm 'Smooth Pearl' paper which offers a traditional photograph aestetic, this is complimented alongside a proteticive 3mm optishield glaze. Then framed in your choice of Natural Timber, white or Black frame.
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Obviously there are no shipping costs on workshops or guides. However if you purchase a Print or Original commission you can view the shipping terms here
IN PERSON WORKSHOPS
Workshops are liited to Perth region and numbers per class. This is so I can focus and give each person their one-on-one attention when needed. Once you book your workshop space, I will be in touch a few days prior to the date with all info needed to attend this. (which is not much! its simple)
GUIDES
Exciting, I am carefully working on building you some beautiful guides. These are to assist those who cannot make a workshop and need a go-to reference for all things WC pencil. easy download guides coming soon
JULIAS HIDDEN SECRETS
Julia, Although A formally trained artist and designer, Julia is self-taught in her techniques in using this beautiful medium of WC pencil.
LOOKING TO COLLAB
Julia is always open to new ideas and projects, please reach out at anytime
