Jo Ogier Art Workshop Weekend – 11-12 May 2019
Again, we were very fortunate to have Artist Jo Ogier come down from Christchurch to tutor the Nature Journaling workshop. Day one was fine and sunny – great, after tutoring sessions, to be able to get out and do some field sketching around the bush. Close observation was one of the main themes for the day and really taking in the environment in which you are in. Lots of techniques were taught and Jo brought along her extensive selection of mediums for people to try. For day two the weather was wet and windy so not conducive for going outside. However, Jo had many subjects brought inside for people to paint and draw and the landscape could be well observed through the Nature Centre windows!
As always, it was a very concentrated, but fun, learning environment and an intense couple of days. Trying to get people to take a break from their work was difficult but the work produced by everyone was amazing to see.
Thanks Jo for your wonderfully relaxed style of teaching, everyone thoroughly enjoyed it and can’t wait for the next workshop. Next day I took Jo to her “Happy place” - the Art Supplies Southland shop 130 Dee Street. This is an amazing art shop and they will give good deals if you mention that you have done a Jo Ogier workshop, they offer great advice so be sure you go and have a look around.
Chris
Posted: 14 May 2019