About this Event
About the Course
Soluble graphite combines the precision of a pencil with the fluidity of a brush. This course explores how to use this water-reactive medium to achieve painterly effects and faster shading. You’ll also learn to blend graphite with pigments to create a timeless, vintage look in your artwork.
What will participants learn:
1. Understanding what is soluble graphite
2. Tonal and value studies
3. Basic painting techniques similar to watercolour
4. How to translate photo reference to an art piece
The artwork featured in this listing are examples of Graphite Painting and are not indicative of the actual course work.
WHEN?
Friday, Mar 6, 10am -12.30pm
Friday, Mar 13, 10am -12.30pm
Friday, Mar 20, 10am -12.30pm
Friday, Mar 27, 10am -12.30pm
Friday, Apr 10, 10am -12.30pm
Friday, Apr 17, 10am -12.30pm
6 sessions totalling 16 hours.
No Class on 3rd April
WHERE?
Brahm Centre @ Labrador
2 Telok Blangah Street 31 #02-00
Yeo's Building S108942
Participants to bring:
1. 2 water containers
2. An A4 size board or clipboard for backing
3. 1cm thick masking or washi tape
4. A rag or paper kitchen towel
Materials Provided:
1. Liquid Graphite
2. Brushes
3. Palette
4. Watercolour
5. 100% cotton coldpressed watercolour paper
COURSE FEE:
$290.00 per person
$58 for seniors eligible for National Silver Academy (NSA) subsidy
National Silver Academy
- NSA subsidy is for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents aged 50 and above.
SkillsFuture Credit
- In addition to NSA subsidy, course fee may be offset by SkillsFuture Credit (SFC).
- All tickets purchased with the intent to use SkillsFuture Credit to offset the course fee will be subject to a non-refundable $20 administrative fee.
Notes:
- Course payments are non-refundable, non-transferable.
- There are NO make-ups if you miss any of the art course sessions.
- Missing a session does not disqualify you from taking part in the course - the trainer is not obligated to recap what was missed.
- Brahm Centre reserves the right to replan the course should the trainer be unable to conduct the class due to unforeseen circumstances.
- By purchasing a ticket you are consenting to the use of photos and/or videos taken during activities for records and promotional purposes.
- Please note that there is no elevator at Labrador venue, and access is via stairs only.
Trainer Bio:
Geri Koh is a full-time artist, art teacher, and former graphic designer. Drawing on her design background for strong art fundamentals, she creates commissioned pieces and exhibits her work in art shows. An award-winning artist, Geri is dedicated to teaching students of all ages.
EFFECTIVE 1ST JUNE 2025, ALL TICKETS PURCHASED WITH INTENT TO USE SKILLSFUTURE CREDIT WILL HAVE A NON-REFUNDABLE, $20 ADMINISTRATIVE FEE IMPOSED.
HOW? Do I begin the process of using my SkillsFuture Credit (SFC) to pay for course fees:
Step 1 (on Skillsfuture Website): Check your SkillsFuture credit balance.
Log into your SkillsFuture Portal to confirm you have sufficient SkillsFuture Credit balance (Take note: $4K SkillsFuture Career Transition Credits CANNOT be used for Brahm Centre courses).
https://www.myskillsfuture.gov.sg/content/portal/en/e-services/e-services.html
Step 2 (on Eventbrite Website): Securing your ticket.
On Eventbrite, search for the course you are interested in.
https://www.eventbrite.sg/o/brahm-centre-4067900361
Step 3 (on Eventbrite Website): Select correct ticket type & complete registration.
Select the intended Ticket Type (either NSA+SkillsFuture or Individual+SkillsFuture) and complete your registration. Upon successful registration, you will receive a confirmation e-mail containing information about the course.
Save/Screenshot the confirmation. (you will use this in the following steps)
Step 4 (on Skillsfuture Website): Submit your SkillsFuture claim.
Go back to the SkillsFuture Portal to submit a claim under 'E-Services'.
https://www.myskillsfuture.gov.sg/content/portal/en/e-services/e-services.html
click on the link below to watch a video on how to submit your SFC claim:
Please submit your SkillsFuture credit claim 60 days BEFORE the course commencement, for it to be valid. Deadline to submit SFC Claim is one week prior to course commencement.
Step 5 (on Skillsfuture Website):
If your SFC submission was completed successfully, the status of your submission would reflect as "PENDING".
Your registration is confirmed after your SkillsFuture claim status reflect as "APPROVED".
*Should you choose to cancel your SFC claim before the start date, Brahm Centre reserves the right to impose a penalty fee for course withdrawal.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Brahm Centre @ Labrador, 2 Telok Blangah Street 31, Queenstown, Singapore
SGD 20.00 to SGD 290.00
