Leading our second session in this series is artist Nick Hollo with an en plein air masterclass in Manly Cove. Join Nick as he shares his unique insights, knowledge, skills and distinct approach to interpreting the harbour foreshore environment.

This one-day workshop will focus on capturing the light, texture, movement and ambience of the local landscape with oil pastels. The session will begin in the gallery with a discussion and demonstration of oil pastels as a medium, and techniques for drawing what you see. Participants will then put techniques into practice en plein air.

Nick will offer guided instruction to each participant as they develop their own ideas, complemented by group discussions throughout the masterclass.

Weather permitting, participants will spend the morning along the Manly Cove foreshore, enjoy a light lunch back at the gallery, and return outdoors for a final session of drawing.

This session will be limited to 15 participants and is suitable for all levels, including beginners.

Please note:  In the event of inclement weather, the session will be held in the gallery space with an adjusted structure and focus.

A light lunch and tea/coffee is included. Please advise of any dietary requirements.

Please bring all your own materials, water bottle and dress for all weather. NB. While there is some outdoor seating, you may like bring your own small foldable stool / chair (if you have one) and be prepared to carry your equipment to an outdoor site.

Suggested materials:
•    Oil Pastels - preferably Holbein artist quality (square ones) and/or student (round ones), Caran d’Ache, Sennelier
•    Range of coloured paper - dark, medium, light.  A4, A3 and/or A2 size 
•    A firm backing board - either drawing pad, clip board or similar 
•    Brush tipped ink pens, eg Tombow, various muted colours - dark & light

Boards with clips can be provided.

About Nick Hollo

Foreshores are the chief inspiration for Nick Hollo’s work. Using oil pastels enable him to capture the light, movement and ambience of a place. Nick has exhibited at Gallery East, Clovelly since 2000; the Dickerson Gallery, Woollahra in 2024; the Historic Houses Trust Members Lounge 2007 - 2013; the Weswal Gallery in Tamworth in 2020; the Manly Art Gallery and Museum in the North Head Project 2017 and the Waterways Exhibition 2020. Two of Nick’s works are held as part of the Manly Art Gallery & Museum Collection.