Art Classes and Murals with Caroline Ellis

 

 

 

 

Left: Mural (on brick) Kerang Primary School,3mx2m,

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Pricing (prices subject to change & may charge more for travel to destination, include pack up and set up time, do not include materials.)

Workshops: starting at $100 for up to 2 hours, then $40 per hour for each additional hour (payment on invoice).

Full Day (school day): $250 (payment on invoice).

*For Murals allow 4 days (for 2x3m), longer if prior tuition is desired for students (recommended).

 

More details can be acquired via e-mail or by phoning 03 5475 9191 or mobile 0408 500 451

 

 

Credentials

 

Studies:

1991-1993 Bachelor Applied Science: Parks, Recreation and Heritage, Charles Sturt Uni, Albury
2000           Visual Arts, Swan Hill Sunraysia Tafe

 

Relevant Employment History

A full list of my employment history is available on request, the following history relates to working with school children, the environment and communities.

Artist in Residence to commence second term 2008: Lake Charm Primary School (Morgan Alexander)

The teaching of art techniques in response to the natural environment, funded Arts Victoria (one day per week, for 20 weeks).

Fourth term 2007-ongoing 2008: Kerang Primary School (Gabby Hogg)

The painting of a series of Murals on the school walls and overseeing students painting their own Murals

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Third term 2007 & fourth term 2006: Tooleybuc P12 School (Belinda McKindlay)
Artist in residence teaching techniques of drawing, painting and pottery.

2007-Currently: Swan Hill Art Gallery Kids Club plus school holiday programs (Ian Tully)
Teaching art techniques and art appreciation to school aged children.

1991-2000 Various National Parks
Seasonal Ranger running holiday programs, including environmental and art activities, for school aged children.

1999 Grampians Bushwalking Company
Running environmental activities to classes of children, both primary and secondary.

2001 Green Crops Team Leader (Swan Hill), Conservation Volunteers Australia.
Team leader to young adults, 17 to 20 years old. 

  • Included designing and aiding the creation of an interpretation sign.
  • Native plant identification
  • Conservation of natural ecosystems.

1999-2005 Local Landcare Groups and Dept. Natural Resources (Swan Hill and Kerang)
Facilitating local community and farmers in the use of sustainable farming techniques.

 

Area of Expertise

  • Photography: Medium format colour and B/W.  Processing B/W.  Digital, including use of Photoshop manipulation techniques.
  • Painting: Oil, acrylic and watercolour.
  • Drawing: Chalk Pastel, grey lead, charcoal.
  • Pottery
  • Print making (lino mainly)
  • Percussion: Drumming and didgeridoo.
  • Will try anything

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