!! check out, up and coming workshops, in artmilk news !!
artmilk offers an innovative arts program with workshops that are fun and creative and geared to the interests of groups and or individuals. They are practical and concept driven and run from half a day to a weekend or a week ..each offer rich and contemporary approaches to art making. artmilk workshops have an emphasis on increasing the participant's awareness of creative options and accessing individual forms of expression. In this rich and supportive environment practical skills paired with technical skills offer a wide variety of arts making approaches.
They are also a way to building networks of 'alike' creative piers and friends.
artmilk workshops are suitable for both the individual looking for art tuition (at any level) and for individuals currently working or hoping to work in the creative industries fields, education or business areas. Art workshops are run on a regular basis. Check the news button above for more details.
*** Any of these workshops can be shaped into individual mentoring sessions
for individuals who might want to learn the techniques and or skills.
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Jena's Materials and Techniques Workshop was a fascinating two days. I learnt how to use traditional and, not so traditional materials in my art-work, as well as the amazing range of uses for rabbit skin. I would definitely recommend this workshop to anyone interested in stretching their boundaries with their art; both beginners and more experienced artists. Julie
I learnt more in this weekends workshop than Ive learnt in 10 years of trying to understand art! Thank goodness for Jena Mafe and artmilk! Sam
I would like to say in sincerity that I found participation in the Jenas workshops broadened my awareness of other art mediums besides those actually used in the class, and the five day workshop was a most enjoyable and worthwhile learning experience. It was also a very positive social activity. Enid
Painting
materials and techniques l 
what are traditional art materials?
Areas of application: open
Media: Traditional and contemporary painting media
*No previous experience necessary
This workshop is an introduction to art making techniques through the practical recreation of traditional old masters techniques and recipes for beautiful paint. Covering art history, artist's guilds, all about pigments making your own watercolour, gouache and oil paint, gesso's and sizes, mediums and waxes, wooden panel supports, stretched canvases, palettes, easels, brushes and much more. This workshop also covers acrylic paint and the relevant mediums to add to them to make the paint yummy and water colour. This is a practical workshop with lots of recipe try outs.
Painting
materials and techniques II 
what are art materials & artist's techniques
& how can you use them as visual language…
Areas of application: open
Media:
Traditional and contemporary painting media
*Previous PAINTING I necessary
This workshop is a development on painting I as it introduces participants to art making techniques used by old masters and contemporary artists including advanced work on glazing, scumbling, varnishing, wax and encaustic techniques. A focus is on how to handle brushes and paint in terms of texturing and surface interest.
Mixed
media materials and techniques I 
Areas of application: visual arts, sculpture
Media: mixed media
*No
previous experience necessary
This workshop is an introduction and practical exploration to non-traditional approaches artists are using in contemporary mixed media work. You will explore the possibilities inherent in using rich surfaces such as found objects, metal, glass, textures and plastics, plasters, and then marine varnishes, shellacs, and bitumen to make your own paint. You will learn how to make and then texture surfaces in a variety of ways, make your own implements and brushes to experiment with, and how to use them in a myriad of ways for the most wonderful effects.
Mixed media materials and techniques II
Areas of application: visual arts, sculpture
Media: mixed media
*mixed media materials and techniques I necessary
This workshop is a development of non-traditional approaches you can use to make works from mixed media sources. You will be introduced to a range of artists and their works that use these techniques in interesting and inspiring ways, and then will develop a range of painting/mixed media works yourself that are built up with layers and layers of techniques and media.
Egg
tempera and icon making workshop 
Area of application: open- either traditional or contemporary
paintings
*No previous experience necessary
Egg Tempera is a distinctive ancient 10th century painting technique that it is quick drying, permanent and creates glowing and beautiful colour effects. In this course, the technique of mixing and using it will be introduced. Focus will be on grinding and mixing pigments, modeling form and the making of gessoes, panels and sizes. Gold leaf application will be taught. Both traditional egg tempera icon painting techniques and abstract approaches will be taught.
Art
doll workshop 
Area of application: open
This workshop will introduce you a wide range of traditional and contemporary doll making ideas and techniques giving you the opportunity to experiment with dozens of different innovative and way out approaches. Dolls made will be unique and personal. Using found materials, collage, fabric transfers, beading, appliqué and sculptural forms each doll will reflect a particular theme. Possibilities could range from sexuality, mothering, childhood memories and or mythic and power images, or objects. No previous doll making experience is necessary.
What is art and art-gallery tour 
Area of application: open - all areas and levels of interest
Media: Art - Sculpture, Painting, Art History
* No Experience Necessary
What does art mean and does it say it clearly enough? The varieties and definitions of art are overwhelming and often confusing to the layperson and to the artist alike but especially so in terms of contemporary art. This workshop will introduce you to how you can decode understand and appreciate contemporary art and practices .. within the gallery. The workshop will in part occur at contemporary art galleries getting a first hand idea of how they work and do what they do. Detailed information on contemporary artists and their work will be offered and discussed.
Life
drawing 
Area of application: open - all areas and levels of interest
Media: Art - Sculpture, Painting, Art History
* No Experience Necessary (suitable for beginner/experienced drawer)
This workshop focuses on life drawing as interpreted by the artist. It is based on developing the individual expression of each participant instead of a set expectation on a particular outcome. The workshop is centered round both this individual exploration and the use of skills obtained through the practice of techniques. This workshop will provide feedback sessions whereby you can develop your ability to see and aesthetically appreciate your own and other's drawing approaches to drawing the human figure.
Mono-printing workshop 
Area of application: visual arts
Media: mixed media
* No previous experience necessary
This workshop will explore the myriad of ways mono-printing can be used to both create and make beautiful works of art but also be used as a texturing and layering technique in both painting and drawing.
Ornament
as mapping workshop 
Area of application: visual arts, fashion, design
Media: mixed media, painting, drawing, collage graphic, garment
construction
* No previous experience necessary
This workshop explores ornament and abstraction in art and fashion and design through a close look at the impact of story telling, cultural influences, social shifts, history and the imagination. Various approaches will be offered for exploring pattern and map-making as both a 2D and 3D effect. Genres such as the silhouette, cartography and calligraphy will be offered to create works.
Teaching and the creative act workshop
Area of application: open to all teaching staff not just art-teachers wanting to upgrade their skills but with a focus on changes in understanding creativity and art practice within the teaching field
Media: all media
This program works to stimulate debate and give an opportunity for hands on practice of a variety of technical and creative approaches within art making. It will include discussion of the many issues that arise around creativity and new art and technology. Art and creative education activities will be discussed and trialed.
Altered
book workshop 
Area of application: open
*No previous experience necessary
This rich two day workshop will introduce you a wide range of contemporary paper-craft and 'alternative book-making' ideas and techniques and give you the opportunity to experiment with dozens of innovative approaches for creating unique art pieces, exploring collage and developing your artist journal. Giving comprehensive instructions covering the use of mixed media, collage, rubber stamping, embellishing, scrap-booking, collage, fabric transfers, beading, appliqué and devising sculptural forms within books, the workshop will offer you the skills to make each book you make or 'alter' unique and personal. This way of working is fun and at the same time offers insight and a channel into ones particular passions allowing them to develop and expand. No previous art making experience is necessary for this workshop.
Creativity workshop for artists
Area of application: open
*No previous experience necessary
A two-day workshop focuses on the creative life its riches and its challenges. For individuals it is an opportunity to find out and get in touch with how their creativity works and learn to access it. This workshop includes playing with ideas and mixed media. Learn how to understand your creativity, how to develop your creative and artistic life so you can 'DO' things, integrate your creative goals into an already full life, break through creative blocks and doubts, be uniquely creative and learn how play can be a creative source for your arts practice through setting a creative plan into action.
Professional Development - how to prosper and survive as an artist
Area
of application: emerging artists wanting to set up their professional practice (often just left art-school)
How to write artist statements, a CV, (and how to build one) how to structure your folio, your profile, image management, digital programs that help, how to pick a gallery, make links, handle tax, finances, grants etc, make and set goals, plan for the future ... set up a studio, BE AN ARTIST!!!
Folio
development and preparation workshop 
Area of application: people wishing to enroll in tertiary courses with
creativity or visual applications. Artist wanting assistance in
developing folio profile
An intensive workshop geared to covering areas appropriate to individual participant's aims and objectives in terms of individual portfolio development. The course will focus on the generating of imagery, presentation, CV, artist statements, application forms, information on tertiary courses and their particular benefits to individuals. Through the discussion and observation of a range of art works and artists folios, participants are encouraged to develop confidence in their own individual directions and perceptions.