Sarah Larsen, artist

 

Teaching & Workshops

Sarah will be teaching the following workshops in 2010:

May tbc @ Bundaberg Art Gallery - Mixed Media Magic
June 25-30 Wrapt in Rocky
September tbc Mackay Mixed Media Masquerade & Residency
tbc

 

Bundaberg, St Luke's School, Mixed Media Magic (Flying Arts workshop)

 


Sarah taught a Mixed Media Masquerade workshop during an art residency for Aramac State School.  Click here to see some of the results!


Sarah previously taught a Mixed Media Workshop at the Grafton Arts Festival.  
Contact Grafton Arts Festival:  artsfestgrafton@bigpond.com


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

Student artwork produced at Sarah Larsen's "Mixed Media Magic 2" workshop at Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW, in January 2007. Student artwork produced at Sarah Larsen's "Mixed Media Magic 2" workshop at Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW, in January 2007. Student artwork produced at Sarah Larsen's "Mixed Media Magic 2" workshop at Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW, in January 2007. Student artwork produced at Sarah Larsen's "Mixed Media Magic 2" workshop at Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW, in January 2007. Student artwork produced at Sarah Larsen's "Mixed Media Magic 2" workshop at Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW, in January 2007.

Three students of the TAFTA Brisvegas workshop, creating their masterpieces:
A student of the 2006 TAFTA Brisvegas workshop, creating her masterpiece! A student of the 2006 TAFTA Brisvegas workshop, creating her masterpiece! A student of the 2006 TAFTA Brisvegas workshop, creating her masterpiece!

Summer School, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga Campus:


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.


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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.

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.

"Mixed Media Magic" workshop at Murrumbidgee School of Creative Arts, Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia - January 2005 A participant at the "Mixed Media Magic" workshop at Murrumbidgee School of Creative Arts, Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia - January 2005

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, and masking.

Number of people in touring party:  1

Estimated cost:  $380 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.

Queensland Arts Council On Tour By Request link

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TELEPHONE:  +61 7 4995 8257 MOBILE (cellphone):  0419 794 561     © 2009 Sarah Larsen


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