Jill is an artist who studied Fine Arts, majoring in Printmaking at the University of Canterbury. She finished with an Honours year and later returned to Elam School of Fine Arts where she completed her Masters of Fine Arts in 2007. Jill set up the Print workshop at the Wellington Arts Centre and edited Contemporary New Zealand Prints.
An Introduction to Acrylic Painting and Mixed Media is part of our Painting & Drawing classes, held at Parnell Community Centre in Auckland.
Join Parnell Community Centre's ''An Introduction to Acrylic Painting and Mixed Media'' class with Jill McIntosh.
This class is perfect for those wanting to learn the foundations of painting, develop essential techniques, and gain confidence working with acrylics and mixed media.
Throughout the course, students will explore a wide range of artists and subject matter, building skills through guided practice and experimentation in a supportive environment. In this class, our tutor Jill can give you more individual tuition as this class will be smaller, than the Painting Journey.
Bring your own materials (as listed) for an immersive artistic experience designed to expand your skills and unlock your creative potential. Perfect for all levels!
Wednesdays, 2.45-4.15pm
Start date: 30 September
Course length: 8 weeks
Tutor: Jill McIntosh
The Painting Journey with Jill McIntosh is part of our Painting & Drawing classes, held at Parnell Community Centre in Auckland.
This class caters for a wide range of abilities and levels. It is an entry level class for painters or an advanced journey for those who are looking to extend their practice. Each student will be encouraged to develop their artwork at their own pace. We will be experimenting with different approaches to painting, and will look at a wide range of artists and subject matter within their contemporary and historical context.
Materials will include: acrylic paint, water-based oil paint, pastels (pastel painting), and materials for preparatory drawings, on 350gsm rag paper and canvas.
Bring your own materials (as listed) for an immersive artistic experience designed to expand your skills and unlock your creative potential. Perfect for all levels!
Wednesdays, 12.30-2.30pm
Start date: 30 September
Course length: 8 weeks
Tutor: Jill McIntosh
Learn to create a warm and welcoming environment and add beauty to your everyday life with seasonal floral arrangements.
Have fun with flowers, foliage and dry materials decorating your home for Christmas.
Make eco-friendly home decorations with seasonal flowers and foliage from your garden. Have fun crafting Christmas wreaths, centerpieces, and more!
Each class includes a demonstration of various arrangements, followed by student practice time. Beginners are welcome. Students to bring their own materials from the list provided. The material fee $20.00 is included with the course fee.
Mondays, 10am-12pm
Start date: 2 November
Course length: 5 weeks
Tutor: Tomoko Hirano