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Art classes are facilitated by Fern Smith an artist of substance, standing and a wealth of art experience to share. Make a booking for understanding the art of visual language.


1. Art of Gift Making make a gift for a special person or for an event for example Easter. Gift making is a guided process to assist you to design and produce a piece of art, wrapping paper and card. It is an ideal gift where you have spent time and consideration on the person and you have learnt many art skills in the process. In the crafting and creation of paper you can to make a book, a painting, print, papier-mâché sculpture or hand crafted broach. Length of time is dependant on your choice average length is 3hrs x three times.

2. Art Portfolio Fern tutors students in the art of designing and producing an art portfolio for entrance into tertiary educational institutions in Australia. Fern has been successful in assisting would be art students into tertiary education since 1990's.

Your folio will be both handmade and digital to suit the requirements of different educational institutions. You will achieve a strong understanding for both the visual presentation and interview process.

3. Art of Printing is an exploration of design, colour and form. Printing can be as simple or as complicated as you choose. In the guided lessons you will discover gelatin, lino and silkscreen printing methods. All methods used are design for low toxicity and the ability to create prints at home.

4. Art of Painting understanding the basics in oil, acrylic and water painting. The beauty of painting is it can be an immediate response or a long and considered response to any given subject. All painting mediums evoke different responses. Get to know and love each medium. Fern will guide you on the basic techniques required for each medium. The final aim of the lessons is a painting in each medium. You will have the skills to continue on your own or join an art group with confidence.

5. Find your own creativity many people say they would like to be creative but don't know where to start. Fern assists with you finding your creativity, your own unique visual language through art exploring different art practices.

6. One to one lessons in basic PhotoShop and Dreamweaver.

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