ART CLASSES FOR ALL

Fransie Pretorius offers drawing and painting classes.

Beginners as well as experienced artists are invited to attend Drawing and Painting Classes offered by Fransie Pretorius in Westville.

The course is based on a holistic approach to the development of the creative potential and awareness of each student. Perceptual skills are developed through interaction of the student with objects and first hand experience with the environment. Authenticity and personal interpretation of subject matter is encouraged and stimulated at all times.

Students will explore a variety of approaches to drawing and become familiar with the use of line, form, texture and composition. Technical skills will be developed through the use of various media, including pencil; charcoal; chalk pastels as well as oil pastels, water-colours, acrylic and oil paints. Collage and mixed media may also be pursued. Students attending the course will be able to see a difference in their ability to draw after the first lesson.

In general the classes will focus on outcomes that are directed towards developing perceptual and technical skills that will lead to a greater awareness of the world around us. More experienced artists will have opportunities to develop and explore concepts and ideas for new works of art. Students will be introduced to a variety of subjects and traditional as well as modern themes used by well-known artists. Different styles and compositions will be explored to add meaning to the work done ion class. Students will be encouraged to choose themes and content which appeal to their own sensibilities.

Fransie Pretorius is a well known artist and academic who lectured in the Fine Art Department at DUT until her recent retirement. She is represented by her artworks in most of the art galleries in KwaZulu-Natal and beyond and in various private collections. She is known for her large scale drawings and paintings and has recently accepted the challenge to produce botanical illustrations done in water-colours and pastels. She is an accomplished photographer and ceramicist who is passionate about plants, nature and life in general.

The classes are held at 22 Portman Road, Dawncliffe, Westville on Saturday afternoons from 14h00 to 17h00 and Wednesdays from 09h00 to 12h00. More information from Fransie Pretorius on 031 266 6422 or e-mail: fransiep@telkomsa.net