teachworkshop - teaching and workshops by Sarah Larsen, multi-media artist of Thangool, central Queensland, Australia.

Sarah conducted a Summer School, a one week "Mixed Media Magic 2" workshop, at Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW, in January 2007.
Some of her wonderful students produced these artworks at the end of the week:

Sarah’s workshops cover an enormous range of media, techniques and styles.

Adapting the workshops, she caters for all ages, groups, and skill levels.

Her emphasis is on "learning though fun", encouraging individuality and creativity.

Sarah gives one on one guidance as needed, as well as conducting group sessions . She uses a variety of approaches , media and methods within a flexible structure to encourage her students to their optimum capacity.

Photographs from Sarah's recent Biloela Workshop:

Her teaching experience includes community art groups, after school "Kid's Art", adult workshops, and specialised workshops for clients with special needs (Blue Nurses respite, & Anglicare support work).

Sarah is a full time practising Artist running her own studio from Thangool in central Queensland. She has won many art prizes and awards and sells her work both locally & overseas. Sarah has attended courses at both Julian Ashton Art School, Sydney, and McGregor Summer school, Toowoomba, having won scholarships to do so.


Kid's Art: a Lion King inspired chess set.	Mask making at the PCYC, Biloela.

Courses provided :

* Drawing (graphite, charcoal & conte) - basic drawing course - can be done prior to other workshops offered. Skill level: beginner to intermediate.

* Active Acrylics - covers the use of the wonderfully flexible medium. Suitable for all age groups and skill levels.

* Pastels for Beginners - covers the techniques and requirements of this medium, taking the student though all the steps involved in using pastels. Suitable for all age groups.

* Intermediate & Advanced Pastels - a more comprehensive look at pastel techniques - problem solving, & transportation & storage of pastel works.

(In both pastel classes , additional workshop time can be structured in to facilitate the making of students own pastels.)

* Mixed Media Magic

This workshop can easily be adapted to suit all levels and covers such techniques as monoprinting, combining different media successfully, glazing, creative collage, masking, and use of more specialised resins.

Note - Resin workshop is recommended for more advanced student & adults as some ingredients are toxic.


Mask making at Biloela PCYC - an Arts Council initiative.	The masks which resulted.

Number of people in touring party: 1

Estimated cost: $350 per day plus g.s.t. plus accommodation, meals, and travel

Number of Participants: 15 maximum, 8-12 recommended class size

Equipment required: Materials list provide on request, depending on workshop selected

Duration for workshop: 1-5 days

Sarah can be contacted at:

Hayshead Studio
PO Box 45
Thangool 4716
Queensland
AUSTRALIA

EMAIL: info@sarahlarsen.com.au
TELEPHONE: +617 4995 8257
MOBILE: 0419794561
(cellphone)

- or through the Queensland Arts Council: +617 3846 7500

www.qac.org.au

Queensland Arts Council,

GPO Box 376,

Brisbane ,Qld, 4001

+617 3846 7500.

Sarah Larsen, Hayshead Studio, PO Box 45, Thangool 4716 Queensland AUSTRALIA
TELEPHONE: +617 4995 8257 MOBILE(cellphone): 0419 794 561

Three students of the 2006 TAFTA Brisvegas workshop, creating their masterpieces:

Summer School, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga Campus 2006: Students working in the classroom and in the outdoors during the week long Murrumbidgee Summer School at Wagga Wagga. A smorgasbord of techniques and painting delights were on offer from Sarah to get their creative juices flowing. A highly successful and invigorating time was had by all. For more information and bookings for the School please contact Linda Tillman at the Charles Sturt University Ph. 02 6933 2064. (Like to see more pictures? Once the page has finished loading, hold your mouse over each of these six photographs!)