Painting Night Class
Visual Arts
A course by
Otago Polytechnic
Explore materials and techniques used in acrylic painting through themed, experimental, and hands-on night classes at the Dunedin School of Art. Suitable for both beginners and experienced students.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Dunedin School of Art, P Block, Dunedin
It will take a total of 8 weeks
This course requires 2 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Develop acrylic painting techniques
Gain hands-on experience with acrylic painting materials and techniques.
Explore mark-making and creative expression
Experiment with mark-making, using painterly approaches to foster individual artistic style.
Engage in themed creative assignments
Participate in lessons with changing themes to expand artistic versatility.
What You're Signing Up For
The Painting Night Class at Otago Polytechnic explores the material language of acrylic paint, with an emphasis on mark-making through painterly experimentation and play. Each lesson introduces a different theme, and students are encouraged to develop technique and creativity, regardless of experience level. Classes run on Tuesday evenings for eight weeks per term. Students can enrol for one term at a time, and may repeat the class for continued skill development with guidance from an experienced tutor.
Course Content
- Materials and techniques used in acrylic painting
- Themed lessons focused on painterly experimentation
- Development of mark-making skills
- Artistic technique exploration
- Individual art projects with tutor guidance
- Continued skill development for ongoing or repeat students
What you need to know first
Students must be older than 16 years of age.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Creative Arts
Visual Arts
Future employment opportunities might be
Development of painting and creative skills for personal or professional practice
Foundation for further study in visual arts or painting
Otago Polytechnic is known for high quality, hands on learning that leads to strong outcomes. With excellent student satisfaction, high graduate employment rates, and a commitment to sustainability, it’s a place where practical skills meet purpose. Their award winning programmes span design, fashion, creative arts, trades, health, and business, giving you real experience and real confidence for whatever comes next.