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Free up your creativity, while tuning in to fun mixed media activities. In this course, you have the opportunity to explore mixed media in drawing, painting and collage.
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Free up your creativity, while tuning in to fun mixed media activities. In this course, you have the opportunity to explore mixed media on paper with drawing, painting and collage. You will be invited to explore colour, line, gesture, texture, layering, patterning with graphite, charcoal, ink, acrylic paint and collage. The course will cover subjects of still life, life drawing the human figure, and landscape in mixed media.
You will be guided to connect with your creative impulse, let go of pre-conceived ideas about how an artwork should look, or whether it’s ‘good enough’. Art is literally at your fingertips. Discover new ways of seeing and creative expression.
If you have always wanted to draw, you will see how easy it is to start.
Experienced artists will find these classes provide fresh approaches and expand their practice.
Kerry’s educational approach is grounded in a belief that creativity flows within everyone and begins with mark making. She teaches you to embrace an intuitive approach to exploring visual arts.
The course is open to people at all levels of skill or experience. All materials are included. The focus is on creative confidence and enjoyment. It is an opportunity to free up, tap into the power of creativity and discover just how liberating art making can be.
Week 1 - Still life: Visual dialogue - create a series of mixed media work on paper; developing visual poetry and exploring collage, colour and composition.
Week 2 - Still life: Realism to Abstraction - taking realistic subjects, discover ways of abstracting for personal, symbolic meaning and visual appeal.
Week 3 - Life Drawing with a nude model. Drawing the human figure from life; engaging in mixed media exercises and drawing games.
Week 4 - Layering the landscape: build a landscape through layering techniques with collage and mixed media.
Week 5 - Invent a landscape: build a landscape through mark making and mixed media.
Statement of Participation
At TAFE Queensland you'll study in our industry-standard art studios equipped with the latest equipment where you will have the opportunity to learn skills from qualified industry professionals.
Study in our industry-standard photography studios and darkroom equipped with the latest equipment and have the opportunity to learn skills from qualified and experienced industry professionals.
You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more
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Nambour
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On Campus
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21 Oct 2025
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5 weeks
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Part time 1 day per week 4pm - 7pm
Tuesday
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START DATE
The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly.
21 Oct 2025
DURATION
The total length of time it takes to complete the course.
5 weeks
Workload
The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.
Part time 1 day per week 4pm - 7pm
Tuesday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Class format
Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.
Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS
Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).
No
ASSESSMENT
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No assessment
TEACHER COMMS
The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.
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No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help.
If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
Learn moreThis may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.
Learn moreIt is highly recommended that you are aged 18 years by the course commencement date as live nude models are included for life drawing sessions.
All materials are included
TEACHER PROFILE
Kerry Wilson has a passion for teaching and mentoring drawing and painting. Teaching for over 30 years she delights in sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm for the visual arts.
Kerry is a highly regarded landscape artist and regularly exhibits her work on the Sunshine Coast where she has resided for the past 10 years.
If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online.
All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees, available subsidies, and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.
