PHB PAINT: BOX Page Twenty-seven

de Milo, yet, somehow, in the back of our minds, the word modelling suggested
figures. However, once over the leaf we started to build our way to various
designs of conventionalized subjects, until at last we have reached the kingdom
of birds. The latest design drawn for us by Mr. Marega is a lunette with two
parrots in the centre. It has been intimated that the parrots were inspired by
the ceaseless chatter in this class, but as the design is so lovely, no one would
condemn us if this is the case.

The model is not completed, however, when finished in clay, for, if it is
good enough, it has to be cast in plaster of Paris. The casting alone is an art
itself and requires time and skill. Under the direction of Mr. Marega, and
with the help of his assistant, Mr. Alfredo Dal Fo, the casting is done by the
student in a room specially equipped for the purpose. The casting of the model
seems to repay the constant vigilance taken. In reviewing the year’s work in this
new subject, even the casual visitor would note a great advancement from the
solitary leaf to decorative parrot design.

F. V. GaTEwoon.

The Costume “Desiin Class

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N some bit of our Art Schools ‘Paint Box” we must find room to make

a brief “sketch”? of our work in the “Costume Design Class.” This course

of our work commenced on the first Wednesday in October, 1925, with
Mrs. Sharland as the capable instructress. So far it has only been possible: to
give one afternoon a week to our Costume Design Course, but we hope next
term, when classes are more settled, to be able to devote more time to this
interesting work.

One of the chief factors in this year’s course of work was the study of
Historic Costumes. Frequent trips were taken to the Public Library, where we
sketched authentic historic costumes, going back as far as the early Egyptian
period. From these costumes (many of them beautiful in design) we obtained
some quite novel ideas, which we employed in designing costumes for the
modern young lady. After the Egyptian, we studied the Greek “fashions,” and
from then to the styles of the nineteenth century. Sketches were made of these
costumes, and, the former, together with notes on the different periods, were made
into an attractive book by each student. From these period sketches original
costumes have been designed. Perhaps you do not believe that a costume worn in
Queen Elizabeth’s time, with a few alterations, could be made into a charming
frock of to-day. We may convince you of this at our Exhibition at the end of
the term.

We have also studied something about “Colour,” and we know now (or
should know) that the different types of blondes have their “best’’ colours as
have the brunette types. Later on we hope to go more fully into the study of
materials and to create some original designs in them. In all, this course has
been most interesting, and we are sure will be even more so when we are

further advanced.
M. Corry.

eMiscellaneous ‘Reports

N March 30th, a very enjoyable picnic was held at Stanley Park during the
noon hour. Several of the students provided cars and drove the party to
the park, where they alighted and had lunch. After strolling about,

admiring the beauties of nature and looking at the animals, they returned in
time for the afternoon session of school.
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