Painterly Landscapes with Rob Howe
Year 10 and 11 Visual Arts students will begin the day with an introduction to Transience Atlas by artist Rob Howe. This will be followed by a guided tour of Edge City: Elvis Richardson and Ballard of the Burbs: Nicci Bedson, exploring representations of local landscapes and suburbia through contemporary art.
For the remainder of the day, students will work alongside Rob Howe to create their own landscape painting on board using acrylic paints, learning practical techniques in composition, colour and light. If time permits, students may also complete a still life painting.
Program Highlights
Artist-led introduction to Transience Atlas with exhibiting artist Rob Howe, providing insight into contemporary landscape practice.
Gallery Guides conduct exhibition tour of Edge City: Elvis Richardson and Ballard of the Burbs: Nicci Bedson, examining representations of local landscapes and suburbia in contemporary art.
Hands-on studio workshop where students work alongside Rob Howe to create their own acrylic landscape painting on board.
Skill development focus on composition, colour, and light through practical painting techniques.
Extension opportunity to complete a still life painting, time permitting.
Program details
| Suitable for | Year 10 & 11 students |
| Learning outcomes | Year 10 Visual Arts VA5-AMP-01 selects and applies aspects of Practice to represent points of view in a body of work VA5-AMV-01 applies and evaluates Viewpoints to refine artistic intent and represent meaning in artworks Year 11 Visual Arts P1 explores the conventions of practice in artmaking P4 investigates subject matter and forms as representations in artmaking P6 explores a range of material techniques in ways that support artistic intentions |
| Maximum bookings per school | 5 students |
| Total maximum group size | 20 students |
| Cost per student | $50 per student |
| Bookings close | Thu 11 June 2026 |
Bookings
Please contact us to make a booking. You will need to provide the following information:
- Your school name
- Contact teacher's name, phone and email
- Number of students attending, and list of student names.
Visit our High School Enrichment Programs page for more information about payment methods, risk assessments and the day of your visit.
Image: Rob Howe, School of Arts, Library (Forbes) (detail), 2025, oil on board, 30.5 x 40.5cm, photography by Bernie Fischer.