A NOTE FROM JULES
Dear Friends and Art Lovers,
Let me infuse a tad of artiness into your day.
The artistic life… ahhhh! It’s never boring that’s for sure… between exhibitions, workshops, outings and other events I feel very privileged to be able to enjoy so many wonderful things. We’ve had a great start to the year in the studio as well as the shop… and can you believe it’s Autumn already?
It seems that my feet have barely hit the ground for the past few months (no complaints here though), and I’m sure I’m not alone.
Classes at the studio are bursting with energy and it’s fabulous to see so many wonderful works leaving the studio each week. Children’s classes have just completed their first projects for term one ‘Quirky Collages’ and these are available to see on the studio website here.
A special ‘congratulations’ to all of the students who won prizes at the Milton Show recently, including Rose Sims and Georgia Ewin who won Champion ribbons! Rose for Ceramics and Georgia for her art in the Junior section.
Adults Painting & Drawing classes also began the monthly ‘Drawing Day’ last week – the first week of each month will be dedicated solely to drawing. There has been a great response to this new format already so to all students – remember to bring your drawing materials. Next month… perspective!!!
I’ve also just announced a few more weekend workshops to keep you inspired, plus loads of other things on the horizon. Read on for details.
And once again, here’s to endless creativity in whatever form you choose! x Jules
EXHIBITIONS & OPPORTUNITIES
Sue Westaway from our Tuesday Painting & Drawing Class launched her solo exhibition ‘Sorrow’ at SCAC last Saturday, 10th March. If you missed the opening make sure you get there during the next few weeks to see Sue’s powerful collection of works and support a fellow student. Visit the SCAC website for more info.
The Cancer Outpatients Appeal Acquisitive Art Prize 2012 is happening soon, with the closing date for entry forms being next week – Mon 19th March (works due 1st April). The theme is Journeys & Horizons, and there are some very specific entry criteria. Please visit www.alleygallery.com.au for more details. This is a great opportunity for artists so make sure you get an entry in.
Alley Archies 2012 - this is also coming up quickly (June 2012) so make sure you start working on your entry for this local portrait prize. Entry forms will be available soon, but in a nutshell there is no limit to size or media and the subject must be a past or present member of the local community. Who are you going to choose???
Summer & Winter on the Coast - this series of exhibitions will occur annually at Alley Gallery with the next Winter on the Coast scheduled for mid-May. Artists are encouraged to submit a work that addresses winter and/or the coast as its subject matter. Ask Jules for more information if you’d like to be involved.
20:20 Vision 2012 – This House of Jules student exhibition received a fabulous response last year, so we’re doing it again, this August. Each student from the studio is encouraged to submit a work (canvases available from Jules at the studio). There is no limit to theme – you choose! To see last years works visit the studio website.
DATES FOR THE DIARY
• Studio CLOSED
Friday 6th & Monday 9th April for Good Friday & Easter Monday
• COA Acquisitive Art Awards 2012
6-8pm Saturday 7th April – Exhibition Launch at Alley Gallery
• CHILDREN’S APRIL SCHOOL HOLIDAY CLASSES
Tues 10th – Fri 20th April – see list & details below
• TUSCAN INSPIRED CERAMICS ONE DAY WORKSHOP
Saturday 14th April- see details below
• After School Classes resume
Monday 23rd April – see details below
• Studio CLOSED
Wednesday 25th April – Anzac Day
• half DAY WORKSOP – COLOUR THEORY
Saturday 5th May – see details below
• CLAY torso ONE DAY WORKSOP
Saturday 12th May – see details below
• Mothers Day
Sunday 13th May – Why not get Mum a workshop voucher?
• EXTREME TEXTURE WEEKEND
Sat & Sun 26th & 27th May- see details below
CHILDREN’S AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES
Term Two 2012 – Children’s After School Classes run on Mondays and Tuesdays only. These classes are a wonderful way to encourage a child’s creativity, exposing them to a wide range of media, techniques and Julie’s extensive knowledge and experience teaching children (over 20 years). After School Classes are Weekly Classes and run from 3:45 – 5pm. Bookings are Per Term – these are not casual classes. Cost per 10 week term is $150, which includes all materials. Please contact the studio for more information or to enquire about availability.
CHILDREN’S APRIL SCHOOL HOLIDAY CLASSES
Tuesday 10th – Friday 20th April
At House of Jules we aim to provide children with quality art experiences using professional artist materials and techniques. Each class has been designed to inspire and challenge your child’s creativity whilst at the same time allowing them to take home a ‘product’ that they can be proud of. Jules has over 20 years experience teaching art to children and offers a range of media options for your child’s inner artist:
Tues 10th – CERAMICS - paint a mug, plate or bowl
Wed 11th – ACRYLICS - create an artwork using layers, bubble-wrap and more
Thurs 12th – DRAWING - graphite, pastel & ink
Fri 13th – CLAY - squish, pound and carve to make a fantasy tile
Mon 16th – CARVING/PRINTMAKING - carve a rubber block and print it
Tues 17th – OILS - paint a simple seascape
Wed 18th – BEADING - make a jewellery set with glass beads
Thurs 19th – SILK PAINTING - paint a gorgeous silk panel with gutta & dyes
Fri 20th – WATERCOLOURS & RESIST - let loose and create a nature inspired masterpiece
Classes run 3.30-5pm weekdays. $18 per child per class, which includes all quality art materials. Booking essential – please phone the studio on 44545993 or complete the form below and Jules will get back to you.
ONE DAY WORKSHOP: SATURDAY 14th April – 10am-4pm
TUSCAN INSPIRED CERAMICS
If you gasp when you see those amazing plates from Tuscany come along to this one-day workshop where Jules will take you through the process of designing and then painting a beautiful Italian inspired plate or bowl. Once fired these pieces are fully functional and make the perfect gift… or keep it to enjoy for yourself.
You will be shown tips on design, paint application, building of colours and more. If you’re worried about drawing, don’t be… there’s always a way!
The day will include a lovely lunch from the House of Jules kitchen and all materials, glazing and firing post-workshop.
$90 all inclusive.
Booking is essential – deposit payable. Max. 8 people.
HALF DAY WORKSHOP: SATURDAY 5th MAY – 9am-1pm
C
OLOUR THEORY
Cool, warm, primary, secondary, harmonious, complementary… are you in need of some sound knowledge in this area? Or maybe you’d like to feel more confident mixing colours?
This session aims to provide a basic understanding of colours, how they relate and how they mix. You will be taken through a variety of exercises, be given information on the topic to take home and hopefully leave the workshop feeling a lot more confident with your colour skills!
$60 all inclusive of materials and morning tea. Booking is essential – deposit payable. Max. 8 people.
ONE DAY WORKSHOP: SATURDAY 12th May – 10am-4pm
CREATE A CLAY TORSO
Whether you’ve worked with clay before or a complete beginner, this step-by-step workshop is an absolute must – hilarious, inspiring and completely entertaining.
The day typically includes comments like “is my bum too big?”, “where does my belly button go?” or “do my nipples look right?” which only adds to the hilarity.
You’ll create a torso approx. 30cm in height, which will be left at the studio for firing.
Push, squish and mould the clay into the shape you like!
The day will include a lovely lunch from the House of Jules kitchen, all materials and firing post-workshop.
$70 all inclusive. Booking is essential – deposit payable. Max. 8 people.
WEEKEND WORKSHOP: SAT & SUN 26th & 27th May – 10am-3pm
EXTREME TEXTURE WEEKEND
Using a wide variety of textures and objects we will create a visually delightful work on canvas. You will also have access to a variety of tools and objects to make marks and textures in your work. Participants are encourage to bring a collection of small objects such as shells, twigs, pebbles, raffia as well as mark-making implements from around the house such as forks, combs, bottle caps, etc. Provided will be a variety of media including texture paste, glue, paints, papers and other objects.
Day One – all about the texture – tearing, arranging, gluing, modelling the materials.
Day Two – all about tone – adding paint and other media to the dry textures to further accentuate the work.
$170 includes all materials, lunch and snacks. Booking is essential – deposit payable. Max. 6 people.
To view images from the last Extreme Texture workshop please look at the studio blog.
ADULTS WEEKLY CLASSES
At House of Jules we offer a range of weekly classes for adults:
OPEN CLASSES: where you can work on the project of your choice, under Jules’s supervision. Try your hand at such things as ceramics, mosaics, silk painting, mixed media, collage, glass painting…. and lots more!
PAINTING & DRAWING CLASSES: where students are specifically focussed on the painting or drawing media and subject of their choice; whether it be oils, acrylics, pastels, watercolours, pencils or all of the above! If you’re a complete beginner Jules will guide you through simple exercises and techniques to build your confidence. If you’re a little more advanced Jules can help you further hone your skills and explore new ideas. Whether you need advice on materials, subject matter or composition, these classes are a great way to get you motivated. View the weekly timetable.
Contact Jules to book your place, or for more details.
CITIZENSHIP AWARD NOMINATION
Earlier in the year Jules was nominated for an Australia Day 2012 – Shoalhaven Citizenship Award. The nomination was based on the work that Jules does with the local arts community, in particular the Escape ARTfest.
Jules is pictured with Shoalhaven City Council Mayor Paul Green.
There were 39 nominations from the local area for the Shoalhaven Citizen of the Year – and what an amazing line-up of people. The winner was the very deserving Shirley Coleman who had contributed over 50 years of service to the community.
Jules was honoured to be included amongst such a generous group of people in being nominated.
