The Expressive Face
Class Sold Out - Accepting Waitlist
This McGregor Summer Workshop has now sold out. You may still register your interest in attending the class by registering using the link above. If a spot becomes available we will contact you to arrange your enrolment. We still encourage you to enroll into another workshop if you are interested, we will be happy to change your registration if a spot becomes available in your preferred class.
About the Workshop
Portraiture has historically been the most dynamic and expressive subject for artists. In this workshop we will examine the structure of the human face, the bones, muscles and skin tones and explore how this can be interpreted with colour and brushstrokes. We will be working from a live costumed model and will examine how lighting angles affect the appearance of forms. Participants will work from a different angle each day to ensure they gain a full understanding of the facial structure. Robyn will work on several demonstration pieces to illustrate different approaches. We will have the benefit of a skull and plaster casts of facial features to work from, although participants will approach painting in a contemporary way.
| Estimated material cost | $200 |
| Medium | Acrylics |
| Level | All Levels |
| Age | 18+ |
| Max Class Size | 12 |
| Life model | Yes |
Robyn Bauer was made a Fellow of the Royal Queensland Art Society in 2019. She is a full time artist based in Brisbane's Paddington. She was Artist in Residence at the Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens in 2019. She has won numerous prizes, including the People's Choice Award for a portrait in the Figurative Award at the Royal Qld Art Society. She is well known for her colorful urban landscape paintings and portraits of local residents. She has her own gallery in Paddington and has worked at the Qld Art Gallery, the Brisbane Institute of Art and QUT. Robyn has taught nationally and internationally and holds solo exhibitions every two years.
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Booking Information: Once you have selected your workshop, book your place online, over the phone or in person. $100* will secure your place today.
Online: usq.edu.au/mcgregor
Phone: School of Creative Arts on 07 4631 1111 during business hours, if you are unable to reach someone, please leave a message and we will return your call as soon as possible. We are open for calls Monday - Friday between 10.00am to 4.00pm
Payment Plan: You can select a payment plan option with a $100 non-refundable deposit. Pay off the balance by 11 December 2020.
*$100 is a non-refundable deposit to cover event preparation and administration costs.
Please note the tuition fee does not include materials. The material cost noted is indicative only if you need to purchase every item. You may already have some of the required materials or tools in your artwares collection. The level of investment of artwares and tools is often your choice and we encourage you to liaise with your tutor prior to your workshop.
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In order to ensure the safety of all attendees and university staff, the following COVID-19 related regulations will be in place during the event, in line with our relevant Risk Management Plans and COVID Safe Plans:
- Capacity in each room will be limited in line with correct social distancing measures.
- Hand sanitiser will be available inside each workshop space and in common spaces.
- Attendees will not be required to wear masks, but may do so if they wish
- It is requested that attendees maintain social distancing (1.5m) whilst moving around the campus and in class.
- If an attendee becomes ill during the workshop, experiencing COVID-19 related symptoms, they will be required to leave the workshop as soon as possible so that they may seek appropriate medical attention
- Provisions are available on campus for isolation for those registrants staying on campus.
- If attendees fall ill or begin experiencing COVID-19 symptoms within 24 hours of attending the workshop, please email mcgregor@usq.edu.au to advise if you are not attend.
- Unfortunately, if an attendee lives in a current hot spot as determined by Queensland Health, they will be unable to attend, again to ensure the safety of all attendees and staff.
- Attendance is restricted to Queensland Residents only, in line with interstate travel restrictions
For the most up to date information, please keep up to date on our USQ McGregor Arts Retreat Facebook page - @mcgregorschooltoowoomba
Create. Collaborate. Connect.
McGregor Retreats are an opportunity for you to immerse yourself in creativity for one to seven days! We offer multiple workshop structures, with a range of artistic workshops covering everything from watercolour to woodwork, music to creative writing and more. With a 53 year history, McGregor Retreats attract established, beginner and dabbling artists, believing everyone has the ability to create.
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Contact: Cassy Stephan, McGregor Coordinator
Email: Cassandra.stephan@usq.edu.au
Phone: (+617) 46312755