The Dax Centre Education Program

The Dax Centre is a leader in the use of art to raise awareness and reduce stigma towards mental illness.  Through our exhibitions and educational programs we seek to engage, inform and encourage community connections and conversations about mental health. The Dax Centre includes a gallery space, education programs and also houses the Cunningham Dax Collection. […]

50 ART IDEAS FOR PRIMARY SPECIALISTS | NGV

Join colleagues to collect some inspiration and resources for the art room, includes refreshments and an introduction to KAWS: Companionship in the Age of Loneliness.   Cost: $150 NGV Education Bookings 8620 2340, 9am–5pm weekdays edu.bookings@ngv.vic.gov.au ngv.vic.gov.au/learn     Image Pablo PICASSO Weeping woman (1937)  oil on canvas 55.2 x 46.2 cm National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Purchased by donors of […]

Incinerator Gallery: Visual Thinking Strategies 2 day workshop

Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) is a research based pedagogy that uses art to develop students’ critical thinking, communication and visual literacy skills. It engages learners at all levels and capacities in a rigorous process of examination and meaning making through a facilitated group discussion. VTS creates a safe environment whereby students are eager to participate […]

Bayside Gallery | Visual Thinking Strategies

Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) is an inquiry based teaching methodology that encourages critical and creative thinking through looking at art. You will engage deeply with artworks, whilst building visual literacy, observation, empathy, diplomacy and communication skills. Presented by experienced VTS trainer, coach and facilitator Christine Healey, this workshop is suitable for teachers of all subjects […]

HEIDI MOMA PD: ROBYNE LATHAM & SPIRIT OF PLACE

Heide’s professional development program is pleased to offer you an experiential workshop with Robyne Latham. Robyne is a proud Yamatji woman from Western Australia who has lived and worked in Melbourne for thirty-five years. Her professional career traverses two very different paths; her art practice and her work in the university sector, which includes lecturing in […]

Melbourne Museum | Revolutions: Records and Rebels teacher preview

See how a visit to Revolutions: Records and Rebels can be integrated into cross disciplinary themes for Years 9–12 in this exclusive after hours viewing for teachers. This exhibition employs critical and creative thinking across the curriculum for Years 9–12. Join our education experts as they discuss the many cross-disciplinary themes that this exhibition invites – sustainability, civil […]

Arts Learning Festival | Independent Schools Victoria

Our biennial Arts Learning Festival celebrates the importance of the arts in education. Independent Schools Victoria, representing almost 220 schools, hosts the festival, and we invite all schools from all sectors to take part. The program reflects our festival theme of ‘unlimited imagination’, and has deep connections to the classroom, allowing educators to use the […]

ARTISTS RETREAT | Works on paper

Highly accomplished artist, Peter Wegner, will teach a series of workshops, imparting his extensive knowledge about drawing, gouache and watercolour at our 2019 artists’ retreat. Peter is a Melbourne based painter, sculptor and draughtsman. His numerous accomplishments include multiple-time finalist of the Archibald Prize and Dobell Prize for Drawing. His major prizes including the Doug […]

MUMA Professional Learning | Contemporary Photography: Michael Cook in focus

This inspiring program is an unprecedented opportunity for local educators to spend the day with Brisbane-based artist Michael Cook as we take an in-depth look at his speculative photomedia practice. Michael Cook is an internationally renowned Indigenous artist of Bidjara heritage who creates works that invite us to re-imagine the conflicted colonial history of Australia. […]

VCE Student Day at ACCA | Contemporary Art Practices and Ideas

As part of the 2019 Arts Learning Festival, VCE students (and teachers!) are invited to spend the day at ACCA investigating contemporary art practices and ideas. Participants will investigate how exhibiting artist Tom Nicholson has experimented with concepts, materials, techniques and processes, and how this practice has culminated in a resolved body of work for his ACCA […]