WE ARE EXCITED TO BE OFFERING A FREE MICHAEL HARDING PAINT CLASS AT OUR MELBOURNE STORE!

10am -12pm | Wednesday 14th March 2018

The Michael Harding Artist Discussion & Demonstration is geared for artists interested in understanding why the quality of art materials used is important to the value of their painting.This session last approximately 1.5 – 2 hours and accommodates time for a more in-depth discussion on: pigments, oils, consistency, suggested uses, toxicity and more.

Chapman & Bailey Art Materials | 420 Johnston St. | Abbotsford | VIC 3067

Strictly limited spaces. Bookings required! Click here to reserve a place.

OUTLINE OF SESSION

Introduction to Michael Harding
(approx. 10 min)

MH Background in Art
MH Getting into handmade Oil paints
MH Art Materials today

Quality art materials
(approx. 10 mins)

MH Pigment buying
MH Mixing and use of oils
MH philosophy on “concentrate”
MH examples of poor art materials (visuals)

Preparing a canvas
(approx. 10 mins)

MH ideal canvas
Recommended materials

Colours
(approx. 10 mins)

Whites differences
Cadmiums
Transparent
Mediums

Landscape Oil Paints
(approx. 20 mins)

MH demonstration of oil paints used for landscapes
Mixing colours for unique, rich landscape colours
Things to remember

Portrait Oil Paints
(approx. 5 mins)

MH demonstration of oil paints used for portraits
Mixing oils for best flesh tones
Things to remember

Hands-on sampling of Paints & Individual & Group

questions (approximately 65 mins plus or minus)