Last Day BBQ

20 November was the last day for GATE Visual Art Workshops in 2010.

At break time students participated in a tshirt colour wheel.

Then watched the pinata workshop smash into their lolly filled creations.

Wearable Art

by Amanda

by Tamara

by Andrea

Once again the wearable art students have created and performed in some amazing costumes. Above are a few examples, including Amanda's winning design.

Thanks to David Collins for the photography.

Another Great Year

Self portralit as the artist's muse, by Stephanie M

Joint painting winner at Darlington Arts Festival 2010

There’s only one week to go to the end of the GATE Visual Arts workshops for 2010!

We’ve had a truly wonderful year with continued successes in the events, festivals and competitions that we have entered. More importantly I’ve seen the development of excellent art skills occurring in every student and this is the real secret to the program’s success. Having the ability to turn art ideas into great artworks is the aim of program. I’m happy to say that each GATE student has a range of skills and processes that they can confidently use.

Year 7 students will be back on Wednesday 24 November for their orientation day. For more information please contact either your primary school or Mr Guthrie on 9293 6435.

Year 10 GATE students are invited to a graduation ceremony for all the special Kalamunda SHS programs on 30 November 2010 at 5pm. The event will be at school but exactly where will be decided closer to the day (hopefully we will use the new canteen area!)

The GATE booklet for 2011 will be posted home either late this year or early next year. Our first workshop for 2011 will be Saturday 13 February.

Photoshop and Digital Photography

An Amazing artwork by Jacinta

Exhibitions and Prizes

Late last term a few prize winners were announced. First up Bella come second in the Shaun Tan Art Award with her painting of Wendy. Robyn also had her work a painting of Shelby exhibited. congratulations to both students.

Ophelia and April won first and third respectively in the Shire of Kalamunda's Banners on the Terrace competition. Ophelia was very excited to receive her prize at the last full school assembly. Her artwork is at the printers, so I will publish it when I get a copy.

Term Two Creations

Another term has ended and a new one about to start - this Saturday.
Below are some examples of work created during Term Two.

Metal Sculpture (above) and Digital Photography (below)

Open Day

Saturday 29 May 2010 is GATE Visual Arts Open Day. Everyone is welcome to come along and see the students hard at work from 9.30 to 12 noon.

Art Camp 2010

GATE Visual Art camp was held in March at Bickley and was packed with creative adventures. On the first evening students used special effects makeup to create horrible flesh wounds. The ghastly creations were then staged and photographed by ex-student David Collins. Atmosphere was added using a smoke machine and lighting. In addition to this students drew a life model, sculpted clay heads, depicted landscapes in collage, bound and wove fibres from the natural environment and ate seemingly endless servings of cake. I give many thanks to the students and tutors who made this the camp a huge success.

Special Effects Make- Up

Clay Head Construction

Natural Fibre Constructions