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HSC Visual Arts Workshops

We have specialised writing workshops to help Year 12 students prepare for their High School Certificate (HSC) Visual Arts exam. These workshops provide exciting theory lessons in a learning environment outside the classroom.

In this workshop, students will focus on strategies for answering Section 1 of the HSC Visual Arts paper. This discussion-based tour sparks insightful conversations between students and the facilitator.

Students will then conduct artwork analysis on artworks from our current exhibitions, aiming to challenge their thinking and develop a greater understanding of how to analyse and write about artworks.

Booking information

Group sizes vary, however there will be an allocated number of spaces available per school.

Please check the specific program to confirm the number of places available for your students.

Workshops are $50 per student.

In line with new Education Department policy, you will need to pre-pay by credit card. We will email you payment information when your workshop date and numbers are confirmed. Please note we cannot change numbers after an invoice has been generated.

Please contact us at least four weeks before your visit.

If your request is accepted, we'll send you a booking confirmation with information to help your visit.

Once your booking is confirmed we will send a confirmation, along with Council's risk assessments covering safety while at the Gallery.

Arriving

Allow 5 -10 minutes at the beginning of your visit for the Gallery introductions. Please be punctual as tours and workshops are scheduled for specific times. Late arrivals may result in a reduction in the number of artworks viewed and the shortening of practical workshops.

Please report to Gallery front desk and advise Gallery staff of your arrival. The Gallery Guides and / or Education Officer will meet you in the foyer area.

Bag checking

Bags must be checked in. Gallery staff will advise where to leave bags. Please make sure students have all they need with them (including medication) before they move into the Gallery’s exhibition or workshop spaces.

Art diaries, worksheets and lead pencils

Students are encouraged to bring art books to make notes and reflections in. For unaccompanied and self-directed tours, if you have prepared worksheets for class activities, clipboards and lead pencils are available for students to use. Please advise numbers in advance.

Please note

We have a minimal waste policy and ask that packaging of food items brought to the Gallery are minimised.