Available all year

Mixed Media – Taking Chances with Paint

Key Inquiry Question:

How can you use the circumstances of chance and accidents to create your painting?

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Core Program
The 2025–2026 School Visits year has ended
 

Available all year

Mixed Media – Taking Chances with Paint

Key Inquiry Question:

How can you use the circumstances of chance and accidents to create your painting?

< SCHOOL VISITS
Core Program
The 2025–2026 School Visits year has ended
 

Program Description

Inspired by Surrealist artists, students are encouraged to let go of their inhibitions so they can experiment with the concept of chance and how that can influence their creative process. Your students will explore drawing and painting techniques and gain a deeper understanding of abstract art.

Program Objectives

By the end of the Mixed Media – Taking Chances with Paint program, students will:

  • Learn about the Surrealist art movement.
  • Explore colour theory, frottage and painting techniques.
  • Produce a painting that focuses on the theme of chance and how that can influence the creative process.

Support Material

To enhance your pre- and post-visit learning, please download the package for this program.

Booking Details

Grades 4–12 (Half-Day)

Available all year

Regular rates apply

Curriculum Connections

Program Categories

Onsite Program, Visual Arts & Contemporary Craft