Short Courses
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Anatomy for Life Drawing
11 – 15 January 2021, Monday to Friday 9.30am-4.30pm. Early Fee ends 7 December 2020
Dr David BriggsLearn simple anatomical concepts that will enable you to visualise any part of the body, in any action, from any direction, and grasp the essential action of drawing in a few lines instead of fifty. Beginners will focus initially on drawing the skeleton, but content is flexible for those with prior knowledge.
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$800.00$725.00 -
Be Exhibition Ready!
ONLINE: 11 February – 1 April 2021, Thursday 6pm-9pm AEST. Early fee ends 11 Jan 2021.
Paul McDonaldAre you overwhelmed by the challenges of developing and completing a body of work, then planning an exhibition? Do you struggle with making sense of your ideas and want to develop them into a cohesive collection? And how much time and money do you need to invest in your professional art practice? This course provides you with a practical structure for researching creative concepts that can be used on any project
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$405.00$385.00 -
Be Exhibition Ready!
ONLINE: 22 April – 27 May 2021, Thursday 10am-1pm AEST. Early fee ends 22 Feb 2021.
Paul McDonaldAre you overwhelmed by the challenges of developing and completing a body of work, then planning an exhibition? Do you struggle with making sense of your ideas and want to develop them into a cohesive collection? And how much time and money do you need to invest in your professional art practice? This course provides you with a practical structure for researching creative concepts that can be used on any project
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$405.00$385.00 -
Bronze Casting
ON CAMPUS: 17 April – 5 June 2021, Saturday 10:00am-4:30pm. Early fee ends 22 Feb 2021
Clara HaliDiscover the mystery of bronze, from planning a sculpture to casting in bronze. Model a figurative sculpture in wax, then make the ceramic shell casting, including sprueing the waxes, burning out the ceramic moulds, pouring the metal, and using metal chasing and patina techniques.
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$1,060.00$960.00 -
Clay Wheel Body
11 – 15 January 2021, Monday to Friday 9.30am-4.30pm. Early Fee ends 7 December 2020
Dr Louise BoscacciAre you curious about the materiality of clay and energised by the possibilities of making it flow on a turning wheel? For students who want to explore the interplay of clay, wheel and body to create unique forms with their physical capacities, imagination and ideas. Louise Boscacci demonstrates hands-on methods to use the wheel, with a focus on making objects, big pots and experimentation.
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$800.00$725.00 -
Colour Composition Collage
ON CAMPUS: 17 April – 5 June 2021, Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm. Early fee ends 22 Feb 2021.
Paul HiggsPaul Higgs shares his passion for process and experimentation with papers, surfaces, drawing and painting by transforming the real world into abstract, unified, mixed media artworks. Learn how to utilise found objects from your own collections, as these materials will expand the range of possibilities when unexpected objects are layered and juxtaposed on different surfaces combined with drawing and painting techniques.
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$850.00$765.00 -
Colour Composition Collage
ON CAMPUS: 6 February – 27 March 2021, Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm. Early fee ends 11 Jan 2021.
Paul HiggsPaul Higgs shares his passion for process and experimentation with papers, surfaces, drawing and painting by transforming the real world into abstract, unified, mixed media artworks. Learn how to utilise found objects from your own collections, as these materials will expand the range of possibilities when unexpected objects are layered and juxtaposed on different surfaces combined with drawing and painting techniques.
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$850.00$765.00 -
Contemporary Figurative Sculpture
18 – 22 January 2021, Monday to Friday 9.30am-4.30pm. Early Fee ends 14 December 2020
Caz HaswellExplore the expressive qualities of the human body as a point of departure and develop figurative forms in clay and other materials. Learn traditional methods of working from a life model in the studio, to establish a structural foundation from which to experiment with alternative approaches to reinterpreting the figure, with a contemporary perspective.
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$800.00$725.00 -
Contemporary Watercolours
18 – 22 January 2021, Monday to Friday 9.30am-4.30pm. Early Fee ends 14 December 2020
Tanya BailyIgnite your understanding and enjoyment of watercolour drawing and painting by learning traditional methods and contemporary mark-making techniques. Learn to paint the colours of changing light and to capture its beauty with transparent watercolour painting methods, both in the studio and at outdoor locations.
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$800.00$725.00 -
Contemporary Watercolours
ONLINE: 10 February – 31 March 2021, Wednesday 6:00pm – 9:00pm AEDT. Early fee ends 11 Jan 2021.
Tanya BailyLearn how to paint expressive, contemporary watercolour paintings with structured classes around specific themes, practical exercises, demonstrations and interactions with a lecturer in a live studio environment. Tanya Baily guides you through the skills and thrills of colour mixing, palette organisation, compositional ideas, pigments and different mark-making techniques. She introduces you to the many qualities between different watercolour papers and gives tips in how to make quick sketches and plan for more complex finished artworks.
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$405.00$385.00 -
Contemporary Watercolours
ONLINE: 21 April – 9 June 2021, Wednesday 6:00pm-9:00pm AEST. Early fee ends 22 Feb 2021.
Tanya BailyLearn how to paint expressive, contemporary watercolour paintings with structured classes around specific themes, practical exercises, demonstrations and interactions with a lecturer in a live studio environment. Tanya Baily guides you through the skills and thrills of colour mixing, palette organisation, compositional ideas, pigments and different mark-making techniques. She introduces you to the many qualities between different watercolour papers and gives tips in how to make quick sketches and plan for more complex finished artworks.
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$405.00$385.00 -
Creative Sustenance
ONLINE: 9 February – 30 March 2021, Tuesday 10am-1pm AEST. Early fee ends 11 Jan 2021
Sally Swain
Unleash your authentic expression and connect with creativity in community.
How might artmaking provide strength and sustenance in topsy-turvy times? In this experiential course, you will be gently guided to connect with your creative impulse, letting go of pre-conceived ideas about how an artwork should look, or whether it’s ‘good enough’. Art is literally at your fingertips and can be a powerful resource for resilience during challenging times. Sally Swain fosters a safe, non-judgemental, respectful environment within which creativity can flourish.
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$405.00$385.00
