NEW STUDENTS AND BEGINNERS WELCOMED!
Term 3 at Sim+Co intentionally aligns with the Art Gallery of SA showing Monet to Matisse: Defying Tradition exhibition.
We will spend term 3 focussing on the painting style ‘Impressionism,’ pulling apart the techniques and tricks wonderful Master painters before us used but using acrylic paint which is quick drying and perfect for working in layers.
The first half of term will be capturing quick studies, copying an Impressionist painting (in a loose, quick and playful way!), a landscape, a portrait - then onto your own wonderful choice of reference images (we have a great library of images to choose from or BYO) for the second half. You can choose to paint from family holiday snaps or maybe an ordinary moment in life as your reference or a face, it’s about the mood, it’s less about the subject and more the mood.
Impressionism is less about painting what something is and more about painting what it feels like to experience it in a fleeting moment. Think shimmering light on water, a windy afternoon, café chatter, lavender fields vibrating in heat, or sunlight flickering through gum trees. It is painting with atmosphere instead of precision.
We let go of perfectionism, tightly rendered and blended styles, grab larger brushes, limited palettes and a carefree attitude and play with painting the feeling your reference image with colour, mood and light.
Students will learn about capturing light and atmosphere, the tricks of broken colour and making your painting feel alive using everyday subjects and scenes as our muse.
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We run a bright happy studio, plenty of nurturing and guidance, just bring your smile and mind ready to tap into your wonderful human born creativity.
Beginners absolutely welcome!
We are NOT a cookie cutter studio... so your project will look nothing like the other students, there is plenty of opportunity to make it uniquely yours. The skills and tools you learn you use over and over for years to come!
- Each week we build on skills, bravery and your personal brand/style of art and creativity.
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BONUSES:
- Every session of Sim’s starts with a short grounding meditation to help us 'get in the zone' much quicker and to release the ‘daily rush’ and challenges you might be experiencing.
- All art materials are supplied (except for canvas and own brushes are recommended in some cases).
- Bottomless selection of teas and coffee.
- Aprons supplied
- A beautiful community of like minded humans.
- Small classes of 12 maximum for plenty of 1:1, so be quick to book and share with your friends!
- No experience necessary!
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Terms run for eight (8) consecutive weeks and bookings are for all eight (8) sessions.
- If you miss a session we endeavour to give you a catch-up in another session (only available in the same term as missed class) and not guaranteed if space doesn’t allow or with less than 24 hours notice.
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$495 inc GST - this booking guarantees your place and is a $100 deposit (non refundable) only and the $395 balance will be invoiced.
PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE, PLEASE EMAIL US TO DISCUSS. : )
***VERY IMPORTANT:
Please note we can not hold credits or give any refunds for missed classes. We are also unable to provide any credits or refunds if you cancel your classes within 7 days before the start date. We hope you understand as we are a small business and if you cancel close to start date, or after term has commenced, we are unable to fill your place so someone on the waitlist has missed out and we have lost income. We understand life happens and always try to provide the best outcome for all parties.
Thank you for your understanding : ) ***
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💗 Our 100% Happiness Guarantee 💗
💗 We guarantee that you'll be completely satisfied with your experience at our studio.
If for any reason you're not, we'll give you your money back, no questions asked. 💗
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The studio exists to provide a place where relaxation and creativity are inevitable so you can thrive and feel nurtured.
Soaking up important YOU time, reflecting on meaningful moments and embracing your creative inner child to give them a massive well deserved hug.
We absolutely love seeing how artworks evolve and personalities shine through everyone's individual work plus the peace, clarity and freedom they feel from our sessions.
To see confidence grow in our supportive and nurturing space makes me warm and full of joy.
Our focus is mindfulness, relaxation, letting go of fears, bravery in art, permission to play, freedom to explore, letting go of old stories holding us back, how to make quick decisions about your art and develop your own unique gorgeous style. Packed with practical, creative information, topped off with laughter, fun and, as always, a lovely meditation to begin our journey (in Sim’s classes only).
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I am the youngest of five siblings. Dad was from Winton in far north Queensland and Mum born and bred in Broken Hill where they met, Dad was a shearer and Mum a waitress.
My father spoke a lot about art, and its importance, although not in an academic way. He would talk about how at school he had been good at it. His sister and brother practiced art and part of me believes it is something that is passed on and in our culture.
We have First Nation heritage on my father’s side, so I like to think this is where my love of painting, land and nature came from. Growing up in Port Augusta, the back beach was our playground including a creek, mangroves and cliffs. Playing with crabs, ants and sleepy lizards and generally using our imagination filled our days.
I have loved art and the process ever since I can remember, colouring in was a much-loved past time as a child. It was when I was 15 years old my sister and her husband took me to my first oil painting lesson, I have been hooked ever since. I moved to Adelaide in my early twenties and immediately sought out an art class where I could continue learning. I was under the tuition of traditional oil painter Peter Findlay for many years. I also attended courses at Adelaide Central School of Art, Norwood in my twenties, and have recently returned to study a bachelor’s in visual Art.
After our two sons were born, myself and my neighbour would meet in the back yard and paint.
This is where I was exposed to acrylics. We went on to have joint exhibitions together and were members of TÁrts Collective.
After a health scare in 2013 I had more time to explore painting opportunities and was on a mission!
Kathy x
NEW STUDENTS AND BEGINNERS WELCOMED!
Term 3 at Sim+Co intentionally aligns with the Art Gallery of SA showing Monet to Matisse: Defying Tradition exhibition.
We will spend term 3 focussing on the painting style ‘Impressionism,’ pulling apart the techniques and tricks wonderful Master painters before us used but using acrylic paint which is quick drying and perfect for working in layers.
The first half of term will be capturing quick studies, copying an Impressionist painting (in a loose, quick and playful way!), a landscape, a portrait - then onto your own wonderful choice of reference images (we have a great library of images to choose from or BYO) for the second half. You can choose to paint from family holiday snaps or maybe an ordinary moment in life as your reference or a face, it’s about the mood, it’s less about the subject and more the mood.
Impressionism is less about painting what something is and more about painting what it feels like to experience it in a fleeting moment. Think shimmering light on water, a windy afternoon, café chatter, lavender fields vibrating in heat, or sunlight flickering through gum trees. It is painting with atmosphere instead of precision.
We let go of perfectionism, tightly rendered and blended styles, grab larger brushes, limited palettes and a carefree attitude and play with painting the feeling your reference image with colour, mood and light.
Students will learn about capturing light and atmosphere, the tricks of broken colour and making your painting feel alive using everyday subjects and scenes as our muse.
_____________________________________________________________
We run a bright happy studio, plenty of nurturing and guidance, just bring your smile and mind ready to tap into your wonderful human born creativity.
Beginners absolutely welcome!
We are NOT a cookie cutter studio... so your project will look nothing like the other students, there is plenty of opportunity to make it uniquely yours. The skills and tools you learn you use over and over for years to come!
- Each week we build on skills, bravery and your personal brand/style of art and creativity.
_____________________________________________________________
BONUSES:
- Every session of Sim’s starts with a short grounding meditation to help us 'get in the zone' much quicker and to release the ‘daily rush’ and challenges you might be experiencing.
- All art materials are supplied (except for canvas and own brushes are recommended in some cases).
- Bottomless selection of teas and coffee.
- Aprons supplied
- A beautiful community of like minded humans.
- Small classes of 12 maximum for plenty of 1:1, so be quick to book and share with your friends!
- No experience necessary!
_____________________________________________________________
Terms run for eight (8) consecutive weeks and bookings are for all eight (8) sessions.
- If you miss a session we endeavour to give you a catch-up in another session (only available in the same term as missed class) and not guaranteed if space doesn’t allow or with less than 24 hours notice.
_____________________________________________________________
$495 inc GST - this booking guarantees your place and is a $100 deposit (non refundable) only and the $395 balance will be invoiced.
PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE, PLEASE EMAIL US TO DISCUSS. : )
***VERY IMPORTANT:
Please note we can not hold credits or give any refunds for missed classes. We are also unable to provide any credits or refunds if you cancel your classes within 7 days before the start date. We hope you understand as we are a small business and if you cancel close to start date, or after term has commenced, we are unable to fill your place so someone on the waitlist has missed out and we have lost income. We understand life happens and always try to provide the best outcome for all parties.
Thank you for your understanding : ) ***
_____________________________________________________________
💗 Our 100% Happiness Guarantee 💗
💗 We guarantee that you'll be completely satisfied with your experience at our studio.
If for any reason you're not, we'll give you your money back, no questions asked. 💗
_____________________________________________________________
The studio exists to provide a place where relaxation and creativity are inevitable so you can thrive and feel nurtured.
Soaking up important YOU time, reflecting on meaningful moments and embracing your creative inner child to give them a massive well deserved hug.
We absolutely love seeing how artworks evolve and personalities shine through everyone's individual work plus the peace, clarity and freedom they feel from our sessions.
To see confidence grow in our supportive and nurturing space makes me warm and full of joy.
Our focus is mindfulness, relaxation, letting go of fears, bravery in art, permission to play, freedom to explore, letting go of old stories holding us back, how to make quick decisions about your art and develop your own unique gorgeous style. Packed with practical, creative information, topped off with laughter, fun and, as always, a lovely meditation to begin our journey (in Sim’s classes only).
_____________________________________________________________
I am the youngest of five siblings. Dad was from Winton in far north Queensland and Mum born and bred in Broken Hill where they met, Dad was a shearer and Mum a waitress.
My father spoke a lot about art, and its importance, although not in an academic way. He would talk about how at school he had been good at it. His sister and brother practiced art and part of me believes it is something that is passed on and in our culture.
We have First Nation heritage on my father’s side, so I like to think this is where my love of painting, land and nature came from. Growing up in Port Augusta, the back beach was our playground including a creek, mangroves and cliffs. Playing with crabs, ants and sleepy lizards and generally using our imagination filled our days.
I have loved art and the process ever since I can remember, colouring in was a much-loved past time as a child. It was when I was 15 years old my sister and her husband took me to my first oil painting lesson, I have been hooked ever since. I moved to Adelaide in my early twenties and immediately sought out an art class where I could continue learning. I was under the tuition of traditional oil painter Peter Findlay for many years. I also attended courses at Adelaide Central School of Art, Norwood in my twenties, and have recently returned to study a bachelor’s in visual Art.
After our two sons were born, myself and my neighbour would meet in the back yard and paint.
This is where I was exposed to acrylics. We went on to have joint exhibitions together and were members of TÁrts Collective.
After a health scare in 2013 I had more time to explore painting opportunities and was on a mission!
Kathy x
