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Arrive at Marthadale for a warm meet and greet and a settling morning coffee from 10.15, before beginning promptly at 10.30.
A small and intimate group ensures thoughtful guidance and spacious learning, allowing you to work at your own pace. By the end of the day, you will have created a personal artwork to take home — something to admire, reflect on and return to as your practice grows.
Lunch, morning and afternoon tea will be served, featuring produce from the Marthadale garden and pantry, along with complimentary beverages.
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10:30 – 3:30 (approx)
Please arrive at between 10:00 – 10:15 for meet and greet, morning coffee and readiness for a sharp start at 10:30.
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No experience necessary – just a love and appreciation for the learning cycle of self discovery
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Ryan Brearley
Celebrated local artist Ryan Brearley is a Geelong based artist and tutor who works in oil painting and printmaking. His practice is informed by the methodology of tonal perception, to evoke a poetic illusion of reality.
His work explores a connection to place and time, through contemplative still life and landscape compositions.
Ryan’s gestural marks, contrasts of vibrant and muted colour and emphasis of tone give attention to the abstract qualities of Nature.
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A small group experience in the cosy Marthadale studio and surrounding landscape
Ryan’s guidance in mixed media techniques and observational drawing
An original artwork created by you to take home
Class notes and detailed explanations for continued practice
Full access to ask questions and explore each technique more deeply
Lunch, morning and afternoon tea featuring produce from the Marthadale garden and pantry.
Complimentary refreshments throughout the day.
Return transfers to and from the Sorrento/Queenscliff ferry can be arranged for foot passengers from the Mornington Peninsula. Please email hello@marthadale.com.au to organise.
Opportunities to purchase:
A class kit (see What to Bring)
Selected art supplies for practice at home
There will also be an opportunity to purchase Marthadale produce and a few select retail items should you wish to indulge.
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You may like to bring your own notebook for personal notes and reflections.
Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the weather and for working with materials that may stain.There is a materials list for this class (below). For those who do not have these items or would prefer not to gather them, a Class Kit can be arranged for an additional fee and paid for on the day.
To request a kit, please email hello@marthadale.com.au.
Materials List
A sketchbook (A4 or larger) with cartridge paper of at least 110gsm, not overly textured
Good-quality graphite pencils (e.g. Derwent, Faber-Castell 9000, Staedtler Mars Lumograph, Lyra Design) in: 2H, HB, 2B, 4B, 6B, 8B
One large solid graphite pencil in 6B or 9B
A kneadable eraser
A hard eraser (optional)
A new pencil sharpener or a craft knife for sharpening
If you have any queries please contact Jennie at hello@marthadale.com.au
We will contact you closer to the day with any further information you may require.
Occasionally, workshops may need to be cancelled or rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, you’ll be offered the option to transfer your booking to a new date (if available) or receive a full refund.
If, for whatever reason you are unable to attend please advise for alternative arrangements. The small class offered on this day is dependent on the confirmed numbers as I am sure you will appreciate. Together, every endeavour will be made to fill your place and have refund offered.