Come to the Unlock Colour DNA Art Retreat with Richard Klekociuk
This coloured pencil workshop explores the therapeutic value of colour through analysing the colour structure of both the surrounding forest and waterway in a superb rainforest setting in North East Tasmania.
Colour profiling is an exciting way to understand the colours that make this area unique.
Suitable for beginners to advanced artists.
Enrolling
Enrolment close 26th January 2024.
Click here to join us for this art retreat at Tin Dragon Trail Cottages.
Detailed Art Retreat Event Description
Unlock Colour DNA Art Retreat with Richard Klekociuk. Click here for the Art Retreat Itinerary PDF.
When
Friday 8th to Tuesday 12th March 2024
About the Art Retreat
This coloured pencil workshop explores the therapeutic value of colour through analysing the colour structure of both the surrounding forest and waterway in a superb rainforest setting in North East Tasmania.
Colour profiling is an exciting way to understand the colours that make this area unique. You will also learn three dimensional drawing and the importance of how to express light and shadow.
Beginners to Experienced Are Welcomed
No art experience necessary as you will be working with one of Australia’s most experienced coloured pencil tutors.
All materials are provided, just bring your enthusiasm!
Enjoy the benefits of colour therapy working with the highest quality coloured pencils in a peaceful, calming environment. Walk amongst the trees, explore the forest floor, watch the river as it gently passes by. Enjoy the fresh air, the (almost) pervading silence and the art!
Where is the Art Retreat?
Tin Dragon Cottages in North East Tasmania in the heart of North East Tasmania is a beautiful natural setting for a cosy painting workshop.
So, you will find your “inner artist” in a relaxed, safe and creative environment.
We are taking just 6 participants (while partners are welcomed), so you can experience personal one-on-one tuition in our purpose-built workshop space.
Who is this Art Retreat For?
Those who want to learn about colour, how it works and how to create with colour easily.
The live-in art retreat is suitable for anyone 18 years of older.
The only thing you need to bring is your enthusiasm, everything else is provided.
Although we are only enroling six participants, we also encourage partners to attend.
We won’t charge non-partcipating partners for the cost of the art tuition.
Flourish with the Art Tuition by Award Winning Artist Richard Klekocuik
Richard has been practicing and teaching art since 1969. He graduated from the Tasmanian School of Art in 1971. After a full-time teaching career, he retired in 2005.
This allowed Richard to pursue a solo art adventure. In addition he has been conducting workshops and judging art awards both in Tasmania and on the Australian Mainland.
He is particularly interested in the value of Art therapy through colour and has successfully promoted this concept in workshops both in Tasmania and on the Mainland.
Multi-Award Winning Tasmanian Artist
Richard specialises in coloured pencil drawings and has won over 50 awards. He has been a Glover finalist on two occasions and on three in the Bay of Fires Art Prize. He is a Coloured Pencil Master (twice) as awarded by the Canadian and Australian Coloured Pencil Societies.
An Artist’s Love for the Tasmanian Landscape
Richard’s drawings reflect his love and respect for the Tasmanian landscape through realism and abstraction.
“The Tasmanian landscape is made up of parts, some very spectacular, others very ordinary. We should recognise and celebrate the value of everything seen and unnoticed; an integration.
“Tasmania’s beaches, waterways and forests are regarded amongst the best in the country and rightly so. People come here at various times of the year for a variety of reasons. I just like being there. Sometimes I beachcomb or walk accompanied with my camera. The salt air along the coast and the clean air inland invigorates and restores me. Natural therapy.
“Although I appreciate (and often draw) the spectacular scenes that are to be found, especially our inland forests and waterways, it’s the ‘neglected’ and ‘unnoticed’ that more often than not take my eye, such as a small group of stones, pieces of driftwood, water tumbling over rocks, a forest floor, light flickering on a stream or through a forest, weathered shells and stones; the impact of light and shadow on objects no matter what their size or importance.
“All aspects of our wonderful landscapes need to be valued and respected”, explains Richard.
Please email Richard Klekocuik at artkleko@gmail.com if you have any questions. You can also learn more about Richard on Facebook, Instagram, his website and buy his work on Redbubble.
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Art Materials for the Art Retreat
All materials and equipment needed for the art retreat are provided by Richard Klekociuk (i.e. no additional cost).
He provides Prismacolor pencils.
You will be amazed at the quality of these pencils. The pigments are archival, rich in colour and a joy to work with.
You will be working on a range of papers, including white and coloured papers. The latter are renowned for rich, stunning coloured drawings. You will even receive some art materials to keep!
What is Provided?
- Scheduled airport shuttle to/from Launceston
- All materials and equipment needed for the workshop
- Art tuition for the three-day art retreat
- 4 nights accommodation
- All meals
What is not provided?
- Non-scheduled Launceston shuttles.
- Guests will need to provide their own lunches or snacks during shuttle transfers
- Beverages. In general, guests are responsible for purchasing their own beverages, including any alcoholic drinks.
- Airfares
- Travel insurance
How to Book Your Place
When you have your group organised (or if you are coming on your own), you can book and pay for your place in the the art retreat and your accommodation by making an enquiry to stay@tindragontrailcottages.
Please note that a $200 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place.
If you are not ready to book, you may like to send us your contact details, so that you can stay informed about available places in the workshop.
• Solo guests (entire cottage to yourself, 1 of 5 cottages): $2,750 per person
• Couple (in a studio spa cottage, 1 of 3 cottages): $4,490 per couple
• Twin/share (in Ah Moy or Ah Ping cottages): $4,198 (per two persons)
• Budget share (Settlers Hut, 1 of 4 bunk beds): $1,799 per person
Day registration 3 days (includes lunch, mid-meals, materials): $600 (per person)
*Non-participating partners save $350
Cancellation / Refund policy – see our web page for details
Event Details
Tin Dragon Trail Cottages
3 Coxs lane
Branxholm 7261 Tasmania
Organiser: Christine Booth Phone: 0407501137
Running Dates: 8th to 12th March 2024
Website: Art Retreats and Workshops Form
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