Thursday, June 20, 2013

Diploma timetable updated today

The Diploma timetable has been updated on the 20th of June
Changes include the subject CUVACD513A Make Mixed Media Artworks with Julie Poulsen which has been moved from a Monday. It will now be offered on a Wednesday starting on the 10th of July.

Friday, June 07, 2013

Expressions of interest for Printmaking, Oil painting and Figurative sculpture and life drawing short courses being sought for semester 2 - starting in late July

The TNQTAFE Visual Arts team are seeking expressions of interest from students interested in enrolling in our short courses in Semester 2  - 2013. Further details regarding prices etc. will be posted as soon as they become available (you can look in the blog spot archive to see semester 1 course info and enrolment fees)
Introduction to Printmaking

Saturday mornings 10am – 1pm
27 July – 31 August (6 classes)
with Elizabeth Hunter

Oil Painting Level 1 & 2
Wednesday evenings 5.30 – 9.30pm

7 Aug – 11 Sept  (6 classes)
with Kristin Tennyson

Art of the figure: Figurative Sculpture and Life Drawing
Monday evenings 5.30 – 9.30pm

5 Aug – 9 Sept  (6 classes)
with Kristin Tennyson

Please call Kerry Grierson on 40422505 or via email to kerry.grierson@tafe.qld.edu.au to register your interest.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Oil Painting level 1 & 2 short course with Kristin Tennyson starts tonight at 6pm

Thank you  to everyone who assisted in sending out messages to make this class happen.
Oil Painting level 1 & 2 will start tonight Wednesday 22 of May at 6pm.
The best entry to the college is via Gatton Street - use the S block car park next to the Hospitality building. The class is held in Y Block - room 108.


Oil paints are supplied but please bring any brushes you may have, 4 jars, rags and something to use as a palette (plastic palette, ice cream container lid etc.)

Please bring in any supports you may have to paint on - wood, canvas, canvas boards, canvas paper (any of these) Your teacher will have some oil painting paper available if you are not sure what to bring or cannot organise by this evening.

Enjoy your class.

Expressions of interest will be taken for further classes in Semester 2  - starting in July.

Thursday, May 09, 2013

Changes to Short course offerings starting soon. Introduction to Pottery starting next week.

New Short courses - Oil Painting Levels 1 & 2 and Introduction to Pottery starting soon.
Please enrol as soon as possible to make sure your selected class goes ahead.


Oil Painting Level I and Level 2 with Kristin Tennyson
Wednesday Evenings

22nd May - 26th June (6 Classes @ 3 hours each)
6.00pm - 9.00pm
Room Y108 (entry via Gatton St - Hospitality carpark)
Enrolment fee $220.00
To enrol please phone the admissions centre on 1300 656 959 and quote the Delivery package number 312632 and class number 31294.

Level 1 - This course will introduce students to various techniques in oil painting, ranging from different paint application methods to developing an awareness of volume and form using the medium.
Each lesson will advance your own studio practice and broaden your approach to the idea of painting with repeatable techniques for home.
Most materials supplied - limits set by the teacher. A small list of items to bring from home and additional materials will be provided at the first class.

Level 2 - This course will instruct advanced techniques of oil painting. Evolve and advance your oil painting skills through experimentation and learning more in depth knowledge of the components of oil paints and it's mediums. Explore color, composition and painting techniques in both representation and abstraction.
Geared to students with some oil painting experience who wish to advance and develop personal voice and process.
A small material list will be provided if students wish to have additional materials not available in class.




Introduction to Pottery - with Vide Freiberg

Tuesday Evenings
14th May - 18th June (6 Classes @ 3 hours each)
6.00pm - 9.00pm
Room L102 (entry via Newton St - look for the red wall - L block is opposite)
Enrolment fee $220.00
To enrol please phone the admissions centre on 1300 656 959 and quote the Delivery package number 312632 and class number 31349.


This class will introduce students to the wide range of techniques associated with the ceramics field. Complete pieces using the techniques of hand building (press moulding and coiling) and be introduced to wheel work and the techniques of decorating and glazing. Students will complete a number of pieces in class (limits and sizes set by the teacher) that will be decorated using a variety of techniques that will be glazed and fired. Clay will be provided for the first class. Students can then purchase additional clay (1/2 bags) from the instructor at cost price to experience a range of clay types (approx $15 per 5kg)

Students must wear covered footwear - sandshoes/runners or boots, also please bring an old towel

Monday, May 06, 2013

Please enrol as soon as possible for the new Short courses in Oil Painting and Pottery

Just a reminder not to leave it until the last minute to enrol in your short course in Oil painting Level 1 or 2 or in Introduction to Pottery as two of these classes start next week. Level 1 Oil painting starts on Wednesday 22nd of May.
We are checking enrolment numbers on a daily basis to confirm that classes will start.  If you leave your enrolment until the last couple of days there is a chance that the class may be cancelled. Enrol early to ensure that the class goes ahead.