From first brushstrokes to sketching and design.
Our Visual Arts program builds observation, technique and creative confidence across drawing, painting, sketching and design. Classes are grouped by age and skill level, so students are always working at the right level of challenge.
Open-ended, playful projects that build fine motor skills and creative confidence.
Introduces core techniques across drawing, painting and colour theory.
Builds on foundational skills with more complex composition and media.
Develops a personal style and portfolio-ready pieces.
Focused study of line, form, light and shadow.
Introduces design thinking, layout and digital or graphic design fundamentals.
LIFE AT RISE
Students received three gold, four silver and six bronze awards in The Monet International Art Prize, plus three awards in Concorso D'arte Internazionale per le Venezie.
Historical highlights sourced from the 2024 RISE information booklet.
Profiles from the 2024 RISE information booklet
FINE ART TEACHER
A Romanian-born professional artist and Victorian-registered secondary art teacher whose work spans realism, contemporary, abstract, painterly and impressionist styles. Her work has been exhibited internationally, and she has taught children and adults across Europe and Australia.
DRAWING & DESIGN TEACHER
Debra brings experience in secondary teaching, architectural drafting, interior and retail design, and TAFE education. Her drawing-led career gives students an applied understanding of line, colour, finish and design.
FINE ART & CREATIVE PRACTICE
A Barcelona-born multidisciplinary artist with a Fine Arts degree from the University of Barcelona. Irene also studied interior design, painting techniques, leather and jewellery, and has taught in schools and cultural centres.
RISE Arts & Music weekly schedule. Times may change during holidays or competition periods.
Ages 6-8
Source: supplied 2026 timetable. Data last entered 2026-08-31. Please confirm availability when booking.
