UWA Extension

This series of lectures will explore key themes in Western art such as the body in art, art and science, and art and politics, tracing each concept from the beginning of art and culture to the present. This short course is not intended to be a comprehensive survey, but rather explores important shifts and developments in history that have contributed to current understandings of art and visual culture. Lecture topics include: • The Body In Art: Gender, Identity and Social Norms • Ar... [More]

If you have an Apple computer and camera you probably have everything you need to make great movies. This course introduces the iMovie package that comes free with every iMac and MacBook. Learn how to create home movies or movie clips to share or upload to YouTube. Discover how to add wonderful new content to your website or blog. Whether you would like to make the most of your home movies or would like to know how to create professional short clips for your blog or your website the... [More]

Perfect for beginners wanting guidance and step-by-step instructions in the basics of how to get started with painting a landscape. Five basic techniques will be simplified; each step will be demonstrated and explained. You will explore a variety of water-soluble paints, watercolours, inks, gouache and pastels. Combine these to create gorgeous light filled landscape paintings. Several landscape studies will be produced during the workshop. All materials provided. OUTLINE Step by ste... [More]

Overcome the fear of putting your mark on paper by learning some basic drawing techniques in a fun and relaxed environment. This includes learning how to see through an artist’s eyes so that you can put these new skills into practice. Discover how to draw creatively even if you think you can’t. This is a structured workshop that provides both information and exercises to get you working creatively even if you think you can’t. You will learn visual and practical skills that will help... [More]

A one day workshop to introduce the surprisingly easy steps to working with silver metal clay. Create two pairs of silver earrings and a pendant, and explore the infinite possibilities of this medium. Learn techniques including rolling, texturing, sanding and drilling, and how to set a gemstone. Then complete your creations with firing, finishing and polishing. Silver metal clay is a revolutionary product which comes in a clayform, that allows you to create unique fine silver jewell... [More]

Imagine vibrant, imported cottons covered in cupcakes, plastered with polka dots or fields of florals. Use these materials and more in this fun, light-hearted sewing class with Susanna Johnson. Enjoy using frills, bows and rickrack to complete your 1950s inspired masterpiece. All fabrics included, just bring along your own sewing machine, scissors, neutral thread and pins – then add your imagination and skills to this one day workshop. OUTLINE 1. Introduction 2. Safe sewing refreshe... [More]

The art of exposition – showing not telling – is a subtle one. Behind every story there is an entire world complete with a history and peopled by real-life characters. How does the writer handle this mass of detail? This workshop shows how and where writers can employ techniques to weave exposition into the fabric of the story so readers are scarcely aware of being given essential information. Stories do not come out of a void. There is much the reader needs to know about the time, ... [More]

Create fast loose watercolours filled with light and shade in just 10 minutes. A variety of basic and creative techniques will be demonstrated, explained, and incorporated into the paintings. Gain the confidence to make bold sweeping strokes across the paper! Explore how subject interpretation helps to achieve a more sensitive and evocative image. All materials provided. Suitable for beginners. OUTLINE Step by step instruction with art basics, materials/use, colour, tone, design, ma... [More]

This is an online course. To find out how our online courses work, please click here. ave you always been interested in drawing, but never really knew how to get started? If so, then this is definitely the course for you! Gain a solid foundation and understanding of the basics to drawing and become the artist you’ve always dreamed you could be! You’ll gain a solid understanding of the many tools of the trade. You’ll become intimately familiar with paper types, drawing styles, render... [More]

Fictional characters must possess sufficient strength of character to handle difficult dilemmas. In other words, they must be up to the demands of the plot. John Harman will show you how to create convincing characters, even those of the opposite gender. A story may be structured like a journey with: A Compass – the premise, theme, threads Map – the plot Engine – the motivation of the protagonist (plus other central characters) Fuel – the dialogue The depth, dimensionality and authe... [More]