Painting Fundamentals
Discover the fundamentals of painting in this hands-on, supportive course. Designed for beginners, emerging artists or anyone wanting to refresh their practice, you’ll learn essential techniques across a range of painting mediums, build confidence, and create expressive, finished artworks.
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In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Mokoia Campus, Rotorua
It will take a total of 1 week
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NZ$0
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Core skills this course teaches
Apply core painting techniques
Develop practical skills in painting using a range of traditional and experimental mediums and styles.
Produce expressive, visually engaging artworks
Explore creative processes to create portraits, landscapes, and experimental paintings reflecting your own style.
Use colour, composition and brushwork effectively
Gain confidence and skill in the technical elements of painting including colour use, strong composition, and brush techniques.
About This Course
This course introduces students to the foundations of painting, with a focus on practical techniques, creative development, and personal artistic growth. Through exploration of different painting mediums and methods, participants learn core skills in portrait, landscape, and experimental painting styles. The course also covers colour, composition, brushwork and professional finishing, helping learners develop their own visual storytelling and artistic voice. Suitable for novices, practising creatives, or those looking to start a small business or new career in the arts, this course helps you build a portfolio and showcase work to a high standard.
Course Content
- Painting mediums and techniques
- Portrait painting techniques
- Landscape painting techniques
- Experimental painting techniques
- Finishing and presentation skills
Entry Requirements
Must be 16 years or older and not attending high school.
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Studio ArtistArt Workshop FacilitatorEntry-level Art Assistant
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