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Activities in the Art Department

Artist in Residence

We have been incredibly fortunate to have an Artist in Residence in the Art Department at Don College. Sam Dennis is a Launceston based artist who specializes in sculpture. Her work ranges from wearable art pieces, to vessels thrown on a pottery wheel. Sam has demonstrated the throwing technique to all Art classes and has discussed the concept underlying her practice. All Art Production and Studio Practice students are continuously brainstorming ideas and the concept underpinning their work, hence listening to Sam and watching her practice evolve has been amazing. During this time students had individual critique sessions. A big thank you to Arts Tasmania for making this opportunity happen.

Sam currently has work exhibited in the Top Space on Salamanca.

Students learning about ceramics from Sam Dennis

T-Shirt Silk Screening Workshop

Students have recently attended four sessions to create their own t-shirt design. Students created individual designs and then screen printed the image onto their very own t-shirt to take home. Debbie from the Devonport Regional Gallery facilitated this process in the Art Department and assisted students with the silk screen technique. The designs were incredibly unique and exciting.