Plant Life Drawing
Introduction:
Like the varied beings of the plant kingdom, we are context sensitive and as life seems to be spinning us ever faster, consider giving yourself the restorative gift of 6 days in the art studio; quietly drawing, printing and painting inspired by our greatest muse - the natural world.
This 3 week course will focus our observation as we study plants and natural forms through a range of media and processes to explore shape, colour, line, composition, mark-making and materiality. (No prior art experience required.)
What you will learn
- Contour drawing and shading for volume
- Design and constructing compositions
- Experimenting with mixed media
- Knowledge of significant artists
- Printmaking (monoprint) techniques
What to bring
- All materials provided
- Lunch/refreshments
Areas of study
To enhance your learning outcomes, this course includes nationally accredited training units of competency that have been carefully designed and contextualised specifically for this course. These units will provide you with valuable knowledge and practical skills, helping you build a strong foundation in visual arts, and confidently explore your creative potential.
There will be three units of competency included in this course.
*Please note that participation in fee-free courses is not permitted if assessments from units of competency in previous fee-free courses remain incomplete.
Course completion
Following successful completion of this course, you will be awarded with a Statement of Attainment for these units of competency.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however, students must not have previously completed either of the units of competency listed.
Students are permitted to enrol in only one funded course at a time. Additionally, each funded course can be undertaken only once.
Students are required to be 15 years old and above at the time of enrolment.
Course Duration and Delivery
- This 6 day course is delivered over 3 weeks, 27 November to 12 December - 3 x Thursdays and 3 x Fridays
- Face-to-face learning is delivered at our Mullumbimby campus: 9.30am - 3.30pm
- Assessments are conducted in a supervised format
Course Fees
This course is subsidised by the NSW governments Adult and Community Education (ACE) program. You could be eligible for fee-free training under this program.^
- Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or humanitarian visa holder, or a New Zealand citizen; and
- Live or work in New South Wales; and
- Be aged 15 years or older; and
- No longer be at school or equivalent; and
- Provide the College with your USI at the time of enrolment (admin staff can assist you in obtaining a USI)
- Have not previously completed the units of competency listed.
For more information on ACE eligibility criteria, click here or call our office on 02 6684 3374.
A $100 cancellation fee will apply to enrolled applicants that do not attend any sessions of the course without sufficient notice.
*Please be aware that participation in fee-free courses will not be possible if assessments from previous fee-free courses are outstanding.
Student Support
Our Student Support team is here to support you in your learning. Read more here. Or contact studentsupport@byroncollege.org.au
Important information
Once your enrolment is completed you will receive a confirmation email. This email will include your receipt and inform you of the dates, times and venue for your course. It will also let you know of anything you need to take to class with you.Please make sure that you give us a valid email address and mobile number as any course changes will be communicated via sms or email.
Students are required to be 15 years old and above at the time of enrolment.
Click here to read our Refund Policy
With small class sizes for a better learning experience, our courses can fill up fast, but they also need a minimum number of enrolments to run, so avoid disappointment and enrol early!
Tutor Profile:
Virginia Reid
Virginia was fortunate to have a couple of wonderful teachers during her high school years, whose expertise in art history opened up the cultures of the world to her. Those teachers' influences had an impact on the direction of Virginia’s life, encouraging her toward art school in Sydney, then a post-graduate in Canberra; and later a Master's degree in Melbourne.
Over the years Virginia has worked and studied in aboriginal communities in the NT and WA, and has lived and exhibited in LA and NYC.
Virginia has also taught art in various settings ranging from the children’s education programs with Queensland Art Gallery (QAG) to maximum security mens’ prisons.
Virginia’s own practice is multi-disciplinary and focusses on exploring embodied experience and interconnectedness.
