Creative Foundations: Elements, Principles & Play

with Francesca Spillane


An introduction to the core principles of visual art.
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Onsite Workshop
Monday, July 27 2026.
10:00am - 3:30pm

Zart Hallam Workshop Studio
Bunurong/Boonwurrung Country, 14-17 Dansu Court, Hallam VIC 3803

Please Note: All materials and catering is included for this onsite workshop. 
Please advise dietary requirements when booking.

Foundation - Level 6


SKU: ZARTED-OS016
$14400 (inc GST) $18000 (inc GST)
$13091 (ex GST) $16364 (ex GST)

Gain confidence to teach the core building blocks of visual art in Foundation to Year 6 classrooms. This hands-on course explores playful, practical ways to embed the Elements and Principles of Art into student learning. Across six lessons, you’ll experiment with artist-inspired techniques, create a personal art journal, and gather ready-to-use strategies that bring creativity, reflection, and exploration into everyday teaching.

Key Course Takeaways

  • Clear, curriculum-aligned approaches to teaching the Elements and Principles of Art
  • Step-by-step demonstrations and hands-on tasks you can adapt for any year level
  • A structured framework for introducing line, shape, colour, pattern, texture, and composition
  • Inclusive strategies to differentiate for diverse learners
  • Lesson plans, teacher notes, and adaptable projects for F–6
  • Inspiration from Australian and international artists to extend classroom connections
  • Practical ways to weave play, experimentation, and reflection into artmaking

Art Skills in Focus

  • Creating and using handmade art journals
  • Collage and shape exploration
  • Monoprint portraits with line and colour
  • Foam stamping, pattern design, and fruit bowl compositions
  • Mixed media textiles: stitching, layering, and embellishing
  • Plasticine weaving: repetition, pattern, and collaboration
  • Colour mixing, expressive mark-making, and zine creation