FIGURE DRAWING:

Figure drawing is one of the finest methods to develop hand-eye coordination and thus the ability to draw accurately what you see. This course first focuses on the development of these skills, gradually introducing more experimental approaches to drawing according to the pace of each student.

Class times and Fees: see TIMETABLE

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FEES AND CONDITIONS:

The fees have been adjusted for the year 2010.

Please note that the fees for each term are on the timetable and that these simply show the breakdown.

Please note that the structure of the timetable has been adjusted to conform to school holidays.

ALL FEES THAT ARE PAID IN FULL BEFORE OR ON THE FIRST DAY OF TERM, EITHER AS CASH OR ELECTRONIC TRANSFER WILL RECEIVE A DISCOUNT OF 5%

Please note that fees are non-negotiable.

Julia Teale
First National Bank
Mowbray (branch code: 200309)
Cheque account no: 50140072500

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STUDIO CODE OF CONDUCT:

The ethos of Spencer Street Studio is one where the creativity of each individual is considered to be of vital importance. As the sole lecturer at the studio (at present) and director of the school and collective of painters and printmakers, I have made it the governing principle of the studio that it be a safe place for artists and potential artists to explore their creativity. For this to be possible, it is important that each member of the studio, artists and students alike, respect the following rules:

PUNCTUALITY:
Arrive at class promptly. If you are late for class, make as quiet an entrance as possible. (Please do not burst in, booming greetings and getting into chatter with other class members.) If you arrive late, do not expect that I will drop everything to get to you as soon as you arrive. I try to go around on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.

NOISE:
Do not engage in conversation during class time, especially while I am teaching. I find myself competing to be heard. It is also very inconsiderate to others who are trying to concentrate. Asking fellow class mates for assistance with your work is acceptable, but try not to raise your voices and giggle etc. If you need to chat over a cup of tea, go outside. (I do not do a formal ‘tea time’ because I consider it a waste of teaching time.)

CRITICISM:
There will be a brief group crit at the end of some sessions. Morning sessions: 12:15 – 12:45. (15 mins for clean up afterwards.) This will be the only time students will be encouraged to offer opinions of each other’s work. (I would also like to discourage you from going around the studio when you are not painting and exclaiming over other people’s work. It is distracting, however well meant.)

MUSIC:
While it is pleasant to listen to music while you are painting, not everyone likes the same music and I often find it difficult to teach over the music that is playing. Therefore the volume must be kept low. I do however, welcome hearing new music and am keen for all students to contribute to the selection we hear.

CLEAN UP:
Put away the equipment in its designated place in an orderly manner. Take home the food you brought with you, or store it in the fridge. Wash up utensils and cups. RECYCLE TURPS and do not wash your brushes in the bathroom or printmaking sinks.

GENERAL:
Do not keep interrupting me if I am teaching another student. Signal that you need to see me, and wait for me to finish.
If you have something personal you wish to share with me, wait for me to finish class.
Be respectful of the fact that class finishes at 1pm and that I am not available for further criticism of your work unless it is by prior arrangement.

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BASIC LIST OF EQUIPMENT FOR PAINTING

Basics

Zest-It: a non-toxic solvent for oil painting, available at the studio or Art Source in Observatory. (we do not use turpentine in the studio because of allergic reactions)

Refined Linseed Oil: Zellen produces a cheap, local version that is good.

Brushes: hogs hair or synthetic but not soft. A variety of shapes, such as filberts, flats, brites, rounds. A variety of sizes depending on what size you want your paintings to be and whether you like detail or not.
Good brands are: Windsor and Newton, Daler-Rowney, Eve (green painted handle only) and Raphael. (please avoid cheap brushes, they are hard to work with and break down quickly)

Paints: Titanium White. Then choose at least 6 colours from the following list: Prussian Blue, French Ultramarine, Burnt Umber, Sap Green, Viridian, Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Red, Cadmium Yellow or Lemon Yellow. (Please make sure you have at least one of each colour in the spectrum represented.)

Additional useful colours are: Naples Yellow, Paynes Grey, Magenta, Cobalt Violet, Permanent Rose.

All of these colours are available in student ranges. The best brands are: Winton, Art Prisim, Daler-Rowney.

Artists colours are expensive but as you extend your range there are many lovely colours to work with. Best brands available in SA are:
Windsor and Newton, Art Spectrum, Rembrandt, Sennelier.

Rags: good quality cotton rags that do not disperse lint. Old sheets or pillow-cases are ideal if they are pure cotton. Avoid dish cloths or other cleaning cloths. Also do not use toilet paper and kitchen towel unless it is simply to wipe brushes on.

Palette: Perspex, glass or disposable. The brown, wooden palettes are difficult to read colour on.

Jars: 2 medium sized and 1 small

Sunflower Oil.

Canvasses of various sizes depending on your inclination.

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EQUIPMENT LIST FOR DRAWING

• Willow Charcoal: various thicknesses. Avoid Ashrad brand, it is poor quality.
• Compressed Charcoal.
• White Conte Chalk. (there are other brands that are good, just not chalk-board chalk or chalk pastel)
• Pencils: ranging from HB to 8B
• Kneadable Rubber
• Plastic Rubber
• Art Knife
• Sharpener
• Fine Sand Paper
• Black Fine Liner
• 2 Bulldog Clips

This is a basic list. There are many other drawing materials worth exploring and opportunities in the drawing classes will arise where you will be encouraged to experiment.

The studio provides certain basic drawing papers but you will be encouraged to try out other paper as your confidence grows.

For all enquiries and prices please contact Leoni Uys on 082 9255 663 or leoni@uyskas.co.za

Thursday Mornings: 9:00 – 12:00hrs
21 January – 25 March (9 sessions)
Fee: R1,080.00

THEORY
Thursday Lunchtime: 12:30 – 13:30
18 February – 25 March (6 sessions)
Fee: R360.00

Thursday Evening: 18:00 – 19:00 (6 sessions)
18 February – 25 March (6 sessions)
Fee: R360.00

PAINTING
Monday Morning: 9:00 – 13:00hrs
18 January – 15 March (9 sessions)
Fee: R1,170.00

Tuesday Morning: 9:00 – 13:00
19 January – 16 March (10 sessions)
Fee: R1,300.00

Saturday Morning: 9:00 – 13:00
23 January – 27 March (10 sessions)
Fee: R1,300.00

SECOND TERM

DRAWING
Tuesday Evenings: 18:00 – 21:00hrs
13 April – 8 June (8 sessions)
Fee: R960.00

Thursday Mornings: 9:00 – 12:00hrs
15 April – 9 June (9 sessions)
Fee: R1,080.00

THEORY
Thursday Lunchtime: 12:30 – 13:30
6 May - 10 June (6 sessions)
Fee: R360.00

Thursday Evening: 18:00 – 19:00 (6 sessions)
6 May – 19 June (6 sessions)
Fee: R360.00

PAINTING
Monday Morning: 9:00 – 13:00hrs
12 April – 8 June (8 sessions) no class on 26 April
Fee: R1,040.00

Tuesday Morning: 9:00 – 13:00
13 April – 9 June (8 sessions) no class on 27 April
Fee: R1,040.00

Saturday Morning: 9:00 – 13:00
10 April – 5 June (9 sessions)
Fee: R1,170.00

THIRD TERM

DRAWING
Tuesday Evenings: 18:00 – 21:00hrs
13 July – 21 September (11 sessions)
Fee: R1,320.00

Thursday Mornings: 9:00 – 12:00hrs
15 July – 23 September (11 sessions)
Fee: R1,320.00

THEORY
Thursday Lunchtime: 12:30 – 13:30
19 August – 23 September (6 sessions)
Fee: R360.00

Thursday Evening: 18:00 – 19:00 (6 sessions)
19 August – 23 September (6 sessions)
Fee: R360.00

PAINTING
Monday Morning: 9:00 – 13:00hrs
12 July – 20 September (10 sessions) no class on 9 August
Fee: R1,300.00

Tuesday Morning: 9:00 – 13:00
13 July – 21 September (11 sessions)
Fee: R1,430.00

Saturday Morning: 9:00 – 13:00
10 July – 18 September (11 sessions)
Fee: R1,430.00

FOURTH TERM

DRAWING
Tuesday Evenings: 18:00 – 21:00hrs
5 October – 7 December (10 sessions)
Fee: R1,200.00

Thursday Mornings: 9:00 – 12:00hrs
7 October – 9 December (10 sessions)
Fee: R1,200.00

THEORY
Thursday Lunchtime: 12:30 – 13:30
4 November – 9 December (6 sessions)
Fee: R360.00

Thursday Evening: 18:00 – 19:00 (6 sessions)
4 November – 9 December (6 sessions)
Fee: R360.00

PAINTING
Monday Morning: 9:00 – 13:00hrs
4 October – 6 December (10 sessions)
Fee: R1,300.00

Tuesday Morning: 9:00 – 13:00
5 October – 7 December (10 sessions)
Fee: R1,300.00

Saturday Morning: 9:00 – 13:00
9 October – 4 December (9 sessions)
Fee: R1,170.00

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CONSULTATION

Consultation is only available to those students who no longer need technical input from me, but need focused conceptual and problem solving discussions. Please note the following:

• Those of you that I socialize with should not confuse consultations with social occasions.
• Consultations will only be available, by appointment, on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from 12-3pm.
• The fee is R400 per hour or part thereof if I visit your studio and R350 per hour if we meet at Spencer Street Studio.
• Only one consultation per month is permitted.