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Studying art at North Metropolitan TAFE is the best thing you can do for your future career as an artist. Throughout your studies, you will be exposed to state-of-the-art facilities and an inspiring environment, right in the heart of Perth’s Cultural Centre in Northbridge. You will benefit from strong, long lasting partnerships with prominent art bodies within the artistic community, and learn from lecturers who are practicing artists in WA.
 
Our courses provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to enter the world of the visual arts and crafts, giving you a solid foundation for a career in this industry. You will also have the opportunity to continue your studies at one of Western Australia’s leading universities.

Sculpture by the Sea

Congratulations to Kathy Allam for winning the 2023 West Australian Sculptor Scholarship award.

Kathy Allam completed an Advanced Diploma in Visual Art at Central Institute of Technology, now North Metropolitan TAFE, in 2012, and has worked as a graphic designer and merchandising manager since 1982. She has been exhibiting her work, in all media, since 1990 and is represented in many private collections as well as that of the Department of Premier and Cabinet.

Also, a congratulations to our Central Gallery and Programs Manager Soula Vouyoucalos-Veyradier for being selected to be part of the judging panel! What an honour! 

The 19th Sculpture by the Sea at Cottesloe commenced on Friday 3 March and is running until Monday 20 March. 

This year's exhibition features work by more than 70 artists including 24 international artists, from countries including the USA, Mexico, New Zealand and Ukraine, alongside 19 national and 28 talented West Australian creators. One of Perth’s largest free public events, the exhibition attracts an estimated 180,000 local, interstate, and international visitors to the popular beach for an extended summer each March.

For more information go to the Sculpture by the Sea website.

Photo credit: Plastic Paradise, Sculpture by the Sea Cottesloe 2017

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    State ID EAE60

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    • Perth

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    • On campus

    Introduction to Ceramics Skill Set

    State ID EAD93

    Learn the art of the art of hand building and wheel throwing

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    • Perth

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    • On campus

    Introduction to Figurative Drawing and Painting Skill Set

    State ID EAE85

    Delve into the world of classical life drawing and painting skills involving the human form.

    Campuses
    • Perth

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Introduction to Intaglio Printmaking Skill Set

    State ID EAE46

    Explore new fields in visual art

    From beginner to advanced practitioner this skill set will diversify your printmaking skills.

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    Introduction to iPad Drawing Skill Set

    State ID EAE59

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    • Perth

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    Introduction to Lithography Skill Set

    State ID EAE82

    Expand your printmaking techniques by gaining knowledge in stone lithography

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    Campuses
    • Perth

    Study Modes
    • On campus

    Introduction to Sculpture Skill Set

    State ID EAD92

    Bring  life your sculptural designs

    Learn to play with humble materials such as cardboard and investigate a series of joining techniques to create a 3D object and learn to safely use wood and metal work machinery and tools.

    Campuses
    • Perth

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    Introduction to Slip Casting Skill Set

    State ID EAE97

    Set your table with your own dinner service

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    • Perth

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    Natural Dyeing and Printing Workshop

    State ID SC-PFT-V2420

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    Campuses
    • Perth

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    Painting from Scratch


    Explore the way paint can achieve different effects

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    • Perth

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