Lesley Charnock's Gallery, Studio & Art School
In September 2006 Lesley completed building her new Studio at Montebello Art and Design Centre in Newlands.
“It has always been my dream to have my own studio and teaching space somewhere in a lovely environment.’ The beautiful space leading out onto an indigenous garden works wonderfully as a small intimate gallery showcasing the many different styles Lesley enjoys working in.
Montebello has it all! Lesley’s Studio and Gallery is surrounded by other artists including potters, papermakers, weavers, jewelers, African musical instrument makers and even a forge!
There are two fascinating retail shops displaying South African made gifts. Montebello also has a Nursery called The Greenhouse, part of which is in an authentic Victorian glass house! Housed in a picturesque Victorian cottage under the most beautiful tree, is the well known restaurant, The Gardeners Cott
Workshops
Every year Lesley runs workshops from April to November on the follow subjects:
* Life drawing
* Portrait
* Landscape
Lesley will be teaching in oil paints primarily.
Booking Workshops
If you are interested in being kept informed of what classes are on offer, make sure you are on Lesley’s mailing list. Once you receive the information you can phone or email to book your place in the class. The classes will never have more than 12 people maximum so do make up your minds quickly! Please phone Lesley if you would like to discuss her teaching style or if you have any other questions.
The Next workshop at Lesley Charnock’s Gallery will be:
A one day portrait workshop.
We will look at how to improve your drawing of the portrait and then how to paint the portrait in oils.
If you have been hesitant to do a portrait class before, this is the perfect opportunity! You are guided all the way and I will do demos of the drawing and painting. I will use some of the teaching techniques from the course Drawing on the Right side off the Brain.
Drawing paper and charcoal will be supplied but please bring firm cardboard or a masonite drawing board, 45x 55 cm, plus your paints etc and a canvas (size 34 x 46 cm) I will provide easels and side tables , tea and coffee.
For Lunch, a choice of soup or a light lunch will be available at the restaurant next door to my studio, (this is an extra)
Date: Thursday the 19th of May 2011
Time: We start at 9 am sharp till 4.00pm
Place: Lesley Charnock Gallery at Montebello, 31 Newlands Ave (close to Dean Street Lights)
