About Untitled
Untitled is a studio with a focus on contemporary figurative, abstract & representational art in the disciplines of painting, drawing and sculpture.
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The school has a firm foundation in the technical and observational, and aims at skills transfer and the production of works that are rigorous in form and thought without being limited by the academic tradition, and to do everything possible to nurture each individual's art within the context of a dynamic group environment, regardless of the level at which they start. The school draws on many years of experience and the special expertise of a growing group of professionals and teachers and celebrates the addition of Julia Teale.
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In addition to the workshops and weekly classes, Untitled also provides a consultation service. This is aimed at practicing artists needing to overcome deadlocks in the work, or for those wanting a critical and well-informed eye in anticipation of a show.
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Part of the ideology of Untitled is to bring art making and art appreciation closer to life, and to make it a greater part of the lives of many. The studio, InSitu, is home to a number of practicing artists, always open for a visit, and a space for art events and exhibitions. Please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Untitled StudioWork:
[The Fine Art of Painting]
Third Term (10 weeks)
Tuesday: 17/06 - 16/09
Wednesday: 18/06 - 17/09
Saturday: 21/06 - 20/09
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Fourth Term (10 weeks)
Tuesday: 08/10 - 18/12
Wednesday: 08/10 - 19/12
Saturday: 11/10 - 20/12​
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Oil Painting is an extraordinary and enduring art-form that engages one's thoughts and vision in the creation of new reflections on the world.
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Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm.
R 450 per class / R 4200 per term. Class size is limited so booking is essential. Please contact me for availability.
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InSitu, 1st floor 3 Hopkins Street, Salt River.
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[The Art of Drawing]
Third Term (10 weeks)
Thursday: 19/06 - 18/09
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Fourth Term (10 weeks)
Thursday: 09/10 - 20/12​​
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Drawing is the foundation for all the other arts, a remarkable means of honing hand-eye coordination, and the most immediate way to record and communicate complex ideas from inside and out.
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Thursday mornings 9 - 12 am, (10 weeks) R 4200 excluding materials. R 450 'drop-in' rate.
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InSitu, 1st floor 3 Hopkins Street, Salt River.
[figure sculpting workshop 2.25]
20/05/2025 - 12/06/2025
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Sculpture is a wonderful way to engage with the body creatively, and to engage meaningfully with objects in space.
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8 sessions, Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6-9 pm.
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R 4700 for the workshop including armature & clay @ +- 56 cm, R 5000 at +- 75cm. Tools are available for use in the workshop.
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InSitu, 1st floor 3 Shannon St. Salt River
[Consultations]
For those needing input or a sounding board for their work I am inviting 1 on 1 studio critiques and consultations outside of class times. Bring your work in progress or sketch book and we can discuss what's needed to resolve your work. These will take the form of 1 hour, in-studio sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday from 3 to 5 pm or at another time by special arrangement. Confirm in advance to secure a slot.
These are charged at R 850 a session.
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For painters working independently but still wanting day-to-day long range advice you can sign up for a monthly WhatsApp consultation service. This is good for people who are relatively secure in their material engagement but need a critical outside eye to resolve work or advice along the way.
The fee for this service is R 750 per month
painting, drawing, workshops & critical discussions with Julia Teale
[painting]
There is no end to how we develop as painters, only a beginning.
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Rather than presenting a course outline to which all participants must conform, my
approach is to co-design a path of practice with each student. This fosters a
relationship guided by the creative intentions of each individual and supports the
development of a unique approach to painting. Whether you are a beginner or have
painted for some time, your needs will be met with care and respect.
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Sundays from 12:30pm – 4:00pm
Mondays from 9:00am – 1:00pm
Maximum of 8 students per class.
R3,150 per 7 week term.
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Terms: Sunday
1. 25 May – 6 July 2025
2. 20 July – 31 August 2025
3. 14 September – 27 October 2025
4. 2 November – 14 December 2025
Terms: Monday
1. 26 May – 7 July 2025
2. 21 July – 1 September 2025
3. 15 September – 28 October 2025
4. 3 November – 14 December 2025
[life drawing]
To draw from life is to see, as if for the first time, again and again.
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Years of practicing and teaching life drawing has taught me that its value resides inits capacity to teach us to see and cherish what is right in front of us, and to learn tolet go and let our eyes and bodies find the lines that record those moments of uninhibited presence. It is when I realized this that I understood what my drawing teacher and mentor meant when he said, “Drawing is the mother”.To come and practice life drawing requires nothing but a willingness to be in the moment and to trust the process. You most definitely do not need to be ‘good’ at drawing to find out what drawing does for us.
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Wednesdays from 6pm – 9pm
Maximum of 8 students per class.
R3,150 per 7-week term.
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Terms:
1. 17 September – 15 October 2025
2. 22 October – 3 December 2025
[critical discussion]
​There is no better way to gain insight into what art does than engaging thoughtfully
with fellow creative travellers
I have extensive experience in facilitating group discussions that are focused on
enquiring into and supporting the developing practice of each participant. This is
particularly useful for those who have already become comfortable with their medium
of choice and are seeking to identify and develop themes and a unique language in
their work.
Over the years of facilitating these group discussions I have found that the
participants begin to form strong bonds based on mutual understanding of the
various difficulties and questions that arise in creative practice. This kind of creative
community is invaluable for sustaining a practice.
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Thursdays from 1.30pm – 3.30pm every fortnight.
R350.00 per class.
[consultations and studio visits]
By appointment. In studio or online.
R500 per hour or part thereof.
(Traveling expenses extra if outside of a 30-minute range of central Cape
Town).
Consultations and/or studio visits are offered to those artists who already have a
sustained practice but need support and critical insights into their work as it
progresses.
I have extensive experience in supporting MFA and BFA students in developing their
conceptual and practical work toward exhibition readiness. I also have worked
closely with established artists, working as a sounding board for their ideas and how
they want to put them into practice.​
[workshops]
These two-day workshops are specifically geared towards refreshing and developing
our understanding of the fundamental building blocks of painting.
Tone, Brush marks and Medium (Oil and/or Acrylic)
13-14 July 2025
9:30am – 4:00pm
R2,200.00 (light lunch and tea included)
Bring your usual painting materials, and a canvas no smaller than 20 X 30cm in size.
(paints, brushes,rags, jars and palettes essential)
Colour and Composition (Oil and/or Acrylic)
7-8 September 2025
9.30am-4:00pm
R2,200.00 (light lunch and tea included)
Bring your usual painting materials, and a canvas no smaller than 20 x 30cm in size.
(paints, brushes, rags, jars and palettes essential)
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[Exhibitions at Studio InSitu]
Talk is Cheap, a studio show celebrating the place of Art in a time of self and industialized cencorship. February 2024
CHARLIE FOXTROT, a studio show surveying the last year's extraordinary work. December 2022
PRETEXT, a group show of performance, installation, time-based and participatory art. May 2022
Future, Survey. In a year which called much of the past into question, this exhibition invited viewers and contributors to 'look forward'... December 2020.
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Used Paint, an exhibition exploring the material aspects of painting as a vehicle for thought, meaning and feeling. December 2019.
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Description Without Place, a large group show featuring painting, sculpture, drawing and design from Untitled and the periphery launched InSitu in June 2019