Part time art classes in drawing and
painting techniques are offered in a large variety of media by well known
artist and teacher, Fransie Pretorius.
“Studying art will help you to become more
aware of the world around you and teach you more about yourself,” Pretorius
explains. “You will have opportunities to develop your technical skills and to
explore your own hidden ideals and desires, which could become powerful tools
in understanding and expressing yourself. Most importantly, you will discover
and acknowledge your own value, build up self esteem and experience the sweet
taste of achievement and self-realization through making art.”
Anyone really committed to learning about
art is welcome to attend and no previous experience is required. Fransie Pretorius
believes that all people have hidden skills and creative potential that can be
unlocked and developed through right brain thinking. “It is amazing to see how
much each student improves after attending only a couple of classes,” she says.
“Whether you are an inexperienced novice or
a student in design, arts or crafts that need to hone your skills, there is
something in store for you. Whoever you are, you could learn more and improve
your expertise.”
Clients will learn about the various
drawing and painting media that are available and how to use them. This includes
watercolours, oils and acrylic painting. They will experiment with various
techniques, in pencil, charcoal, inks and mixed media. They will have the
opportunity to explore different themes in art such as Portraits, Objects,
Interiors, Still life, Landscapes and Botanical art.
Fransie Pretorius is well versed in
teaching art at all levels up to tertiary level therefore more experienced
artists will also benefit from attending her art classes. She taught drawing
and a variety of other subjects at Technikon Natal (now Durban University of Technology).
She retired from her position as Associate Director in the Fine Art Department,
at the end of 2005.
Her extensive field of interests includes
Fine Art painting and drawing. Photography, Design, ceramics, dress design etc.
She is passionate about drawing in any media but is particularly fond of
charcoal and pastel drawing. She is
represented by her art in all the major art galleries in KZN, including the
Durban Art Gallery and The Tatham Art Gallery in Pietermaritzburg, as well as
other private and public collections.
Art Classes are offered in Westville on
Wednesday mornings and Saturday afternoons. For more information contact Fransie
Pretorius on 031 266 6422 or 082 929 9685 or e-mail: fransiep@telkomsa.net
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