WEA Course Guide - February - April 2026

PRACTICAL ART The following courses are taken by Victoria Lowery MA Vis.Art., Grad.Dip.Ed.Sec ACRYLIC SPLATTER PAINTING Jackson Pollock invented a wonderful style of painting that is easy, expressive, fun and looks very impressive when complete. Embrace modern art with acrylic splatter paint techniques on canvas and learn how to turn your work into art and not a muddy mess! You will create 1 or 2 splatter masterpieces to take home. Bring your own canvas and pay $25 to tutor for use of art materials.

RESIN CHEESEBOARD & COASTERS Learn about the safety around using resin, the materials required, and the basic techniques in prepping. A demonstration will be provided first in creating resin art on a paddle board and 4 plywood coasters from beginning to end. You then get a chance to create your 2 homeware pieces. The resin used during the session is low odour and non-toxic, so you are not required to wear any masks. The resin used is also food safe. NOTE: As this resin takes 24hrs to cure the art will need to be left overnight and collected at another time. Rebecca Hill 67480 Sat., 1.30pm 21 March, 1 sess x 3 hrs FEE: $154, No disc. or conc. WEA CENTRE

Tel: 8223 1979 materials. Suitable for beginners. 67362 Sat., 9.30am 14 March, 1 day x 6 hrs FEE: $114, disc. $103, conc. $100 WEA CENTRE 67332 Sun., 9.30am 12 April, 1 sess x 5 hrs FEE: $99, No disc. or conc. WEA CENTRE WATERCOLOUR SHADOW BOX ART  NEW Create your own watercolour shadow box using new watercolour techniques. Transform 2D art to captivating 3D art pieces using colour schemes and painting styles of your own personal choice. You will have your own completed shadow box to take home. Tutor will provide some materials for $30 payable at the session. Student will need to bring additional 67322A Wed., 6pm 25 February, 5 wks x 3 hrs FEE: $204, disc. $184, conc. $179 WEA CENTRE PEN AND INK WASH ILLUSTRATIONS Learn how to use pen and ink drawing techniques to create unique pieces of artwork. Explore the top ink artists to add inspiration to your work. Materials cost approximately $70. 67328 Mon., 10am 9 February, 3 sess x 3 hrs FEE: $149, disc. $135, conc. $131 WEA CENTRE POCKET DRAWING NOTEBOOK NEW By incorporating a pocket drawing notebook into your daily routine, you can commit to regular creative practice. Through a series of exercises you will explore various techniques to create depth, dimension and a better understanding of art and design elements. With the help of your tutor you will cultivate your ability to generate innovative imagery and rekindle your passion for drawing. WATERCOLOUR FLOWERS Learn techniques and brush strokes to paint simple peonies, tulips, berries, rose buds and more. Materials cost approximately $40. 67315 Sat., 9.30am 7 February, 1 day x 6 hrs 67315A Fri., 10am 10 April, 1 day x 6 hrs FEE: $114, disc. $103, conc. $100 WEA CENTRE WATERCOLOUR JOURNAL NEW Find your own signature marks and colour theme using a variety of fun techniques to create your own Watercolour Journal pages. With your tutor's guidance, by the end of this course, you will have arranged your watercolour pages into a simple Journal design. Course is suitable for all levels. Approximate material cost $70. 67320 Thu., 10am 19 February, 3 wks x 3 hrs FEE: $149, disc. $135, conc. $131 WEA CENTRE WATERCOLOUR BASICS Be introduced to the world of watercolour. Although designed for beginners, even those more experienced painters will find plenty of new tips to enhance their watercolour works. Materials cost approx $80.

67311 Mon., 6pm 16 March, 1 sess x 3 hrs FEE: $74, No disc. or conc. WEA CENTRE TROPICAL WATERCOLOUR LEAVES

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This watercolour painting course is perfect if you want to practice your skills and techniques. You will learn how to mix fresh greens, yellows and blues to create your own custom shades to produce paintings of tropical Monstera, Caladium, Bird of Paradise and Banana Palm. Materials cost approximately $50 and will need to be purchased prior to the class. 67303 Tue., 10am 17 February, 1 sess x 6 hrs FEE: $114, disc. $103, conc. $100 WEA CENTRE DRAWING FROM SCRATCH Learn about drawing techniques, paper types and how to prepare and adjust some of your tools for a more visual outcome. Suitable for absolute beginners and those more experienced. Materials cost approximately $70. 67301 Tue., 6pm 17 February, 4 wks x 3 hrs 67301A Sat., 9am 11 April, 4 wks x 3 hrs FEE: $174, disc. $157, conc. $153 WEA CENTRE PAINTING FOR BEGINNERS This foundation acrylic painting course is suitable for absolute beginners and covers brush-handling, colour mixing, tonal values and basic layering techniques. Approximate cost for materials $85-$100 to be purchased by the student prior to the class. 67304A Fri., 10am 13 February, 5 wks x 3 hrs FEE: $204, disc. $184, conc. $179 WEA CENTRE EXPLORING WATERCOLOUR Do you love the look of watercolour art? This course will allow you to explore unique watercolour painting techniques and effects. Suitable for beginners and those more accomplished. Materials cost approximately $80. 67312 Mon., 10am 16 March, 3 wks x 3 hrs FEE: $149, disc. $135, conc. $131 WEA CENTRE REALISTIC ACRYLIC PAINTING Learn how to paint step by step in stages to give your subjects that 3D look, mastering highlights, shadows and textures. Gloss or matt varnish will be applied on the finished product. Suitable for all levels of experience. Materials cost approximately $70 and need to be purchased by student prior to class. 67314 Tue., 6pm 17 March, 4 wks x 3 hrs FEE: $174, disc. $157, conc. $153 WEA CENTRE

LINOCUT PRINTMAKING FOR BEGINNERS The beginners' workshop will teach you how to carve and print a Renoir Ezy Carve block 10x15cm approximately using thin and thick lines on already made designs (or designs of your own). Participants will walk away with the block and at least three prints of the design, basic knowledge and practical skills which can be used later at home. The plates are made of Ezy Carve (or equivalent), a new generation carving material that allows a very smooth and safe process unlike the traditional lino that is a bit harder to work with. Materials valued at $50 are provided by Tutor and included in fee. Camilo Esparza Garcia Cert IV Training/ Graphic Arts 67483A Sat., 9am 21 March, 1 sess x 3 hrs FEE: $139, No disc. or conc. WEA CENTRE INTRODUCTION TO SCREENPRINTING The aim of this course will be to introduce the 'how' to screen print from home and to create an image from initial design to finished product. There will be practical demonstrations on creating stencils, preparing ink and printing. Participants will create an image, prepare the stencil and print the image. You will need to purchase a screenprinting kit ($90) prior to the class, and can use this to continue printing at home. Veronica Calarco BA(Hons) DipVisualArts 67490 Sat., 9am 14 March, 2 wks x 3.5 hrs FEE: $144, disc. $131, conc. $128 WEA CENTRE FRINGE CRAFTERNOON - WEAVING & MUSIC  For details see page 2. FRINGE John Martin Cassidy & Isha Chatterjee 67499 Sat., 1pm 28 February, 1 sess x 3 hrs FEE: $120, No disc. or conc. WEA CENTRE

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