3 Day 4 Night Working from Life in Tasmania with Judy Drew

Please note that you can opt in for a workshop (excludes accom etc) or join the full retreat for this one. Book here for workshop only.

DAY ONE

WORKING FROM STILL LIFE

The day will begin with a brief talk and demonstration drawing along with in depth discussion around how to set up your still life and Judy's process around this. This will be about fine tuning your powers of observation. We will look at how different ways of lighting can create a sense of drama to the work. If you are a beginner you can work in charcoal and if you are experienced in pastel you can work in colour. 

DAY TWO
WORKING IN CHARCOAL WITH A LIFE MODEL

Day two is around Judy's process on portraiture. You will work in charcoal to evaluate tone and values. We will also see the exciting effect using a kneadable Rubber can have when used to create variations in the tones and the especially the charcoal surface. Although aiming for a likeness, the exercise will be more about creating a work which shows emotion and drama.

DAY THREE
WORKING IN COLOUR/PASTEL WITH A LIFE MODEL

If you don't have experience with pastel or pastel materials, you can stick to charcoal. 

The day will begin with a brief talk and demonstration of using pastel on black paper. Again we will be fine tuning our powers of observation and will look at the influence of Japanese art on The Post Impressionists. Their observations on how flattened areas of colour, elimination of shadows and an emphasis on colour and light can create works which were refreshing and vibrant.

Please note that this is not a beginners workshop. We recommend that you attend if you have had some experience with drawing prior. It is perfect for those of you who have not had the chance to work from life before and for those with some drawing experience wanting to extend their portraiture skills and/or pastel skills.

MATERIALS

Easels and boards are provided at the venue.

• A few sheets of cartridge paper
• Compressed Charcoal
• Kneadable Eraser
• Firm Rubber
• 2 or 3 Sheets of Black Mi-Teints pastel paper (sanded type)
• A small range of flesh-toned hard conte pastels including black and white. Recommended brands: Jack Richeson, Alpha Fine Texture Brands or Conte a Paris in the following colours: 
  1. Flesh
  2. Light Orange
  3. Madder
  4. Raw Umber
  5. Black
  6. White
• A range of soft coloured pastels (Schminke brand is Judy's preference)
• A hand held mirror
• Fixative
• Torchon (blending stick/burnisher)

We encourage students to bring along a range of still life objects and material suitable for still life work. You will have the opportunity to set up your own still life arrangement.

ARTABLE RETREAT TERMS & CONDITIONS

ACCOMMODATION

Rooms 1-5 have a King bed and detached ensuite (across the hall), these rooms are located on the ground floor.

Room 7 has 2 x double beds for sharing and ensuite, Rooms 8 & 9 have queen beds with ensuites (room 9 is a detached ensuite), Room 10 has a king bed and ensuite. Rooms 7-10 are all located up a single set of stairs on our top floor.

You can opt for a shared room and enjoy a $400 discount. Please note that there are 4 rooms located upstairs, we allocate rooms based on the order that bookings come in.

All rooms enjoy luxury linens and a plush mattress topper.

MEALS

All meals are included as outlined in inclusions. We draw from our local farmers as well as our region for produce and take pride in our meals. We are very used to catering to a wide range of diets, so please make sure you note any requirements. Please note that alcohol is not included and available for purchase on site. No alcohol is to be brought on location.

CLIMATE

We are in the heart of winter so dress warmly. The studio has the fires going all day and bedrooms all have heating. Bring layers.

CLOTHING

Pack painting clothes and casuals. A good waterproof/windproof jacket is great for when the weather changes and you want to do walks outside. We recommend slippers for inside the hotel as some bathrooms are detached. Painters often find that fingerless gloves are wonderful in the cooler climates when working outside.

TRAVEL/TRANSFERS

We pick you up at 3.45pm from the LAUNCESTON AIRPORT or a nearby hotel and return you by 11am on the final day.  If you require accommodation before or after the retreat, you need to have this approved by us for availability and you will be charged $200 per night to be paid before you leave the retreat. We otherwise recommend you book a night in Evandale or the Sebel Launceston. Please note that unfortunately we cannot offer airport transfers in the event that you decide to arrive early or stay longer at the retreat. We drive an hour and half to reach our venue and there a number of hills and turns. Bring travel sick tablets if you are worried about this.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

Travel insurance is highly recommended and is to be organised by you.

ART SESSIONS

Painting sessions are from 9am-4pm or as directed by the artist. The rest of the time is yours to enjoy. There is a group lounge with fireplace filled with art books and games.

FLIGHTS

Flights are not included and are to be organised by you (LAUNCESTON AIRPORT). Please check our pick up and drop off times.

PAYMENT

A non-refundable and non-transferable $200 deposit is to be made to secure your spot via our website and the reservation form completed.

FULL PAYMENT is due 1 June 2024 - we will send an invoice prior.

Payments are to be made to:

Artable Pty Ltd

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

BSB: 062 643

ACC: 1008 8473

Please use your surname as reference and your invoice number. For example, Smith6471

CANCELLATION/REFUNDS

This trip relies heavily on group numbers. Therefore it is necessary to charge a cancellation fee as outlined below in the event that you decide to cancel. If we decide to cancel the trip at any time we will issue you with a FULL refund. We are not responsible for expenses incurred in the preparation of trips (even cancelled trips), such as airline tickets, travel delays, flight cancellations. There is no refund if you arrive late or decide to leave early. Deposits secure your place and are non-refundable.

In the event that government travel restrictions prevent travel, you will be issued with a credit to be used at any Artable event.

Please note our cancellation dates & that Artable charges a $200 non refundable fee as your deposit.

Cancellation up to 1 June 2024 - $200 non refundable admin fee regardless of reason for cancellation.

Cancellation from 1 June - 1 July 2024 - 50% of trip cost refunded, less $200 non-refundable deposit.

Cancellation from 15 July 2024 - No refunds

Please note that our itinerary is a guide only and is subject to changes to accommodate the group and teacher's needs as well as weather considerations. Have a look at our inclusions for a list of what is and isn't included.