‘Student artwork from NGV Learn Workshop’ Photographer: Selina Ou’.<br/>
‘Student artwork from NGV Learn Workshop’ Photographer: Selina Ou’.

Impressions in Colour: Mixed media Studio workshop

Mon–Fri, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm
Levels 3 – 6
NGV International

Create a layered tissue collage with painted elements, inspired by French Impressionist artists! Students will observe how the Impressionist artists used strokes of broken and layered colour to capture an impression of a scene, and experiment with different colour effects in their work.

Students will:

  • Identify and discuss key characteristics of French Impressionist painting, including broken colour and visible brushstrokes.  
  • Experiment with tissue paper layering techniques to mimic the effect of broken and blended colour in their own compositions 
  • Apply painted elements on top of tissue layers to enhance texture, depth, and movement, echoing Impressionist brushwork 
  • Experiment with mixed media and colour 
  • Create an original composition inspired by a painting of a landscape with layered and broken colour 
  • Share their artwork with their classmates describing the expressive choices they have made 

Duration: 1 hour

Cost: $38 per student

Booking Form 

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We require four weeks notice for all bookings.

Changes to your booking must be made in writing. Changes can be made up to 14 days prior to your visit. Invoices will be sent prior to the visit. Full program fees will be incurred for late cancellations or amendments.

Please note that this is a booking request only. Please also note that due to the high volume of booking requests we have been receiving, we are currently taking longer than usual to respond to each request. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

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Group details

If less than 10 students attend a program, minimum fees may apply
Students must be supervised at all times by a teacher or adult. We request:
• At least one teacher/adult for every 20 students for students in Year 2 or above.
• At least one teacher/adult for every 15 students for K to Year 1 students.
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We do not take tentative bookings. Bookings are considered firm at time of booking. Any amendments, including changes to participant numbers, must be made by email at least 14 days prior to the program. Invoices will be sent prior to the visit. Full program fees will be incurred for late cancellations or amendments. Payment must be paid at least one week prior to the visit.

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